Giru Hudson Bomber Crash Memorial

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Location Lions Brolga Park, Carey Stret, Giru, Burdekin - Queensland, Australia
Type memorial
Description

Royal Australian Air Force (R.A.A.F.) Lockheed Hudson bomber Mark IIIA, A16-191 BW677 collided with Hudson A16-194 BW680, and crashed into thick mangroves at Barramundi Creek near Giru on 24th May 1942 all four crewmen were killed. Both aircraft were from 32 Squadron R.A.A.F.
Built Not yet discovered
Opened 24 May 2003
Inscription

In memory of the crew of Hudson Bomber A16 191 of 32 Squadron which crashed at Barramundi Creek near Giru on the 24th May 1942.

The four died instantly on impact, their bodies never recovered.

Erected by the Lions Club of Giru

This memorial was dedicated on the 24th May 2003 the 61st Anniversary of the event.

Sgt. Cooper, Maurice Wilfred Pilot
Born 18th July 1921 Exeter, SA. Died 24th May 1942

Sgt. Gillam, Herbert Thomas S/Pilot
Born 7th June 1914, Yarram, VIC. Died 24th May 1942

Sgt. Herman, James Alexander WAG
Born 6th Aug 1913, Adelaide SA. Died 24th May 1942

P/Off Jewell, John Leslie Manton A/G
Born 25th Jan 1917, Fremantle, WA. Died 24th May 1942
Condition

Good

Names

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HERMAN, James Alexander

Service number 407713
Sergeant
No. 32 Squadron (RAAF)
Royal Australian Air Force
Born 6 Aug 1913

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