Virtual
War Memorial
Australia

https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=3131884

https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/awm-media/collection/RCDIG1068856/document/5554494.PDF

https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Gallery151/dist/JGalleryViewer.aspx?B=1797217&S=1&N=41&R=0#/SearchNRetrieve/NAAMedia/ShowImage.aspx?B=1797217&T=P&S=1

Edith Hübbe, mother of Captain Fritz Hermann Hübbe, 1st Pioneer Battalion, killed in action, 22–23 July 1916.

https://anzacportal.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/docs/home-defence-2006.pdf

Letter_Henry_A_ROBERTS.pdf

https://nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/veteran?id=1187451&c=WW2

https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/R1689215

https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/search-results/?Surname=ellis&Forename=JOHN+FREDERICK&Initials=&ServiceNum=S3058&Regiment=&ServedWith=Australian&ServedIn=Navy&WarSelect=2&CountryCommemoratedIn=null&Cemetery=DIEGO+SUAREZ+WAR+CEMETERY&Unit=&Rank=&SecondaryRegiment=&SecondaryUnit=&AgeOfDeath=0&DateDeathFromDay=1&DateDeathFromMonth=January&DateDeathFromYear=&DateDeathToDay=1&DateDeathToMonth=January&DateDeathToYear=&DateOfDeath=&Honours=null&AdditionalInfo=&Tab=&Page=1

https://nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/veteran?id=1261357&c=VIETNAM

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https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=6410593

https://docplayer.net/57197404-77-squadron-raf-raaf-airmen-killed-whilst-on-active-service-with-77-squadron-raf-world-war-ii.html

Sydney Morning Herald Army News Monday 19 July 1943 Wednesday 21 July 1943 Pilot Officer Francis Edwin Mathers Durnbach War Cemetery, Germany CONSPICUOUS GALLANTRY MEDAL (FLYING) Francis Edwin Mathers (413221) Royal Australian Air Force 77 Squadron One night in June, 1943, Sergeants French and Spedie were the wireless operator/air gunner and rear gunner respectively of an aircraft piloted by Flight Sergeant Mathers, which attacked Mulheim. Whilst over the target area, the bomber 50 was subjected to heavy fire from the ground defences and was repeatedly hit. Two engines were rendered unserviceable in quick succession. While the starboard aileron control was shot away and 3 petrol tanks were pierced, all of which leaked rapidly. In spite of this, Flight Sergeant Mathers flew clear of the defences and set course for this country. On the return flight, the bomber gradually lost height and all movable equipment, including the guns of the mid-upper turret and some ammunition, were jettisoned. Shortly after crossing the enemy coast, the disabled aircraft was intercepted by an enemy fighter. In the ensuing engagement, Sergeant Spedie skilfully used his guns and, eventually with a devastating burst from close range, he shot the attacker down into the sea. The bomber was down to 500 feet but, displaying superb airmanship, Flight Sergeant Mathers, receiving much assistance from Sergeant French who diligently worked his wireless apparatus to obtain direction fixes, struggled on to reach an airfield near the coast. Although the undercarriage could not be lowered, this pilot successfully effected a crash-landing. In most harassing circumstances, Flight Sergeant Mathers displayed exceptional skill, courage and fortitude, while Sergeants French and Spedie displayed conduct worthy of the highest praise. Sergeants Edward George Owen French and William Spedie were both awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal Francis Mathers father was presented with his CGM at Government House, Sydney on 13 April 1946 by the Governor General of Australia, Lord Gowrie.

https://docplayer.net/57197404-77-squadron-raf-raaf-airmen-killed-whilst-on-active-service-with-77-squadron-raf-world-war-ii.html

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Meritorious Service Medal 'As a Company Cook under all circumstances this man has proved himself a most willing, conscientious and able worker. he is responsible in no small degree for the general good health of all the men in his company. His work is always carried out efficiently and his cheerfulness and willingness even under adverse circumstances have made his services very valuable to the Battalion at all times.' Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 113 Date: 6 October 1919

https://nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/veteran?id=693872&c=WW2#R

https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=5228892

https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=6633604

SJL_Service_Record_Scan_20230505.pdf

https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/462112/john-bruce-buchanan/

https://www.aif.adfa.edu.au/showPerson?pid=37585

https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=3152474

https://www.aif.adfa.edu.au/showPerson?pid=36867

'After the attack on GIRD Trench and the MAZE he did exceptionally good and consistent work through the days of 5th and 6th November, 1916, under severely trying conditions. He searched the German trenches for our wounded and also the original No Man's Land, bringing them in under severe sniping fire. He alone was responsible for bringing in 3 wounded men to the original front line trenches from No Man's Land.' Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 103 Date: 29 June 1917

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