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Vladimir Valichea
Private 3240, Australian Imperial Forces, 8/47 Battalion
WW1. 3240 Private Vladimir Valichea, was a Russian Subject living in Australia before ww1. He fought in the Australian Imperial Forces. He was captured by the Germans in France and transported to Limburg P.O.W.Camp in Germany. Released 23/12/1918.
Submitted by: Carol Mott
Ernest Chandler
6483, Private, 21ft R/F, 15th Battalion AIF
Died of wounds at 2nd Aust. Casualty Station 10th July 1917. St Ives, Flanders, Belgium. We keep your memory alive through the next generations so you will never be forgotten for the sacrifice you made. May you always rest in peace.
Submitted by: Carol Mott
Stanley Colless
Lieutenant 2808, 55th Battalion, Australian Infantry, A.I.F. M C, D C M
Lieutenant, 55th Battalion, Australian Infantry, A.I.F. Killed in action., Son of Henry and Elizabeth Jane Colless, of North St., Penrith, New South Wales., Awarded the Military Cross and the Distinguished Conduct Medal. Age: 25.
Submitted by: Carol Mott
Paul TRIQUET
Canadian Army
Captain Paul TRIQUET, Canadian Army.
Captain Triquet's utter disregard for danger and his cheerful encouragement were an inspiration to his men. Triquet was the only Quebecer to be awarded the Victoria Cross during the Second World War
Submitted by: Neil White
Anthony Maurice PALMER
No. 109 Squadron RAF
Squadron Leader 115772 Robert Anthony Maurice PALMER, serving with No. 109 Squadron (RAF), awarded the Victoria Cross.
He displayed conspicuous bravery. His record of prolonged and heroic endeavour is beyond praise.
Submitted by: Neil White
James Gregory
Private
Pt James Gregory, 2/6Bn M/cr Rgmnt, 2745. Died of wounds Flanders 6 Oct 1917 age 27. Buried Brandhoek New Military Cemetery, Belgium. From Salford, Lancashire. My dad’s uncle who sacrificed his life fighting for peace and freedom. Lest we forget.
Submitted by: Pol Duxbury
William Smith
Gunner, Royal Artillery
Gunner William Smith, R.A Died of wounds in Anzio, Italy on the 4 March 1944 age 34. Buried Salerno War Cemetery. Came from Pendleton, Salford, Lancs. My mam’s uncle who sacrificed his life fighting for peace and freedom. Lest we forget.
Submitted by: Pol Duxbury
Arthur Birch
Private
Private Arthur Birch, 1st Manchester Regiment, Service No 34784. Died of wounds in Mesopotamia on the 18 January 1917 age 37. Came from Salford, Lancashire. My dad’s uncle who sacrificed his life fighting for peace and freedom. Lest we forget.
Submitted by: Pol Duxbury
Fred Moore
1874085 Sapper Fred Moore 22 Fortress Coy Royal Engineers
My uncle, who I never knew, was captured in Hong Kong, later transferred to a POW camp in Japan to work in a coal mine. He survived the war, but as a free man awaiting repatriation, was given poisoned alcohol by a Japanese, which killed him.
Submitted by: Caroll Tack
Harry Edward Simpson
K59475, act. ch. Mechanician. Royal Navy.
My Grandfather joined the Royal Navy in 1921 and in 20 years rose to the rank of Act Chief Mechanician he served on ships large and small Worldwide.
On 29th May 1941 he was killed in action off crete aboard HMS Dido doing his duty for us.
Submitted by: Paul Simpson
Edith nee Daybell
Adjutant SAWAS (Sea Point)
She was involved with organising fundraising and sending comforts to SA soldiers serving overseas. Additionally, troops on troopships passing through C.T. were collected by local families for a break and home life before going to the war front.
Submitted by: Chris Pattison
Cecil "Pat" Pattison
Pvt 7538178 Royal Army Dental Corps
Volunteered into Medical Corps 1939. Went through Dunkirk and later served in North Africa. Caught TB and recuperated at Baragwanath Hospital, near Johannesburg. Discharged with one lung collapsed, served 7 years. Passed away in 1952 from pneumonia.
Submitted by: Chris Pattison
