[Editor: In Memoriam notices, regarding Australian military personnel, published in The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 16 July 1951.
On Active Service.
MELVILLE.—In proud and loving memory of P./O. Robert L. Melville, killed over Denmark July 16, 1942. Ever remembered by his sisters, Emmie, Isabel, Jean, and Olive, and brother, William.
NORRIE.—In fondest memory of our dear son, and brother, Cpl. A. J. Norrie, killed in action, Balikpapan, July 16, 1945. Always remembered by mum, dad, and brother.
SIMPSON.—NX10548, Gunner R. Simpson, killed Balikpapan, July 16. Always remembered. Max, Mrs. Simms, and Billy.
STANTON.—Cherished memories of our dearly loved Alan, died whilst P.O.W., Borneo, July 16, 1945. Always in the hearts of his loving mother and dad, brothers and sisters- in-law.
THISTLEWAITE.—In loving memory of Victor, 2/10th Field Ambulance, died whilst p.o.w., Borneo, 1945. Always remembered by Olive, Vic and Brian.
Source:
The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 16 July 1951, p. 14 (Late Edition)
Editor’s notes:
Balikpapan = a seaport city in East Kalimantan, Borneo, Indonesia
See: “Balikpapan”, Wikipedia
Cpl. = (abbreviation) Corporal
P./O. = (abbreviation) Pilot officer
See: “Pilot officer”, Wikipedia
p.o.w. = (abbreviation) Prisoner of War
P.O.W. = (abbreviation) Prisoner of War
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