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| Name | Date of Death | Conflict |
|---|---|---|
| AILES, James | 23 Mar 1917 | World War 1 |
| HURSTHOUSE, John Wilson | 23 Mar 1945 | World War 2 |
| BOYD, Harry James | 23 Mar 1945 | World War 2 |
| HOWARD, Oliver Lawrence Ismay | 23 Mar 1944 | World War 2 |
| MADDEN, Douglas William | 23 Mar 1945 | World War 2 |
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Happy 105th Birthday to David Bruce Robertson!
The Virtual War Memorial Australia would like to wish a very big happy birthday to David Bruce Robertson who is turning 105 on the 23rd of March!
David Bruce Robertson was born in Sydney on 23 March 1920. (Known as Bruce Robertson.)
A life long passion for flight was triggered when in 1928 his mother took him to see the aviator Charles Kingsford Smith after his successful Trans-Pacific crossing.
Prior to his enlistment in the Royal Australian Air Force he was working in radio consturction and sales and served in the Militia in the 30th Battalion NSW Scottish Regiment which was raised in 1935.
During his service he was involved in sensitive and signifcant operations and he and his colleagues (of 30 Squadron) were responsbile for the provision of intelligence regarding Japanese activity off the coast of Australia and repelling active Japanese attacks. In addition, the support provided to the strategic targets in the north - around Buna - and operational support for Kokoda, Goodenough Island and Lae contributed in no small measure, to the success and final victory of the Allied forces.
In recognition of his service he received the following service medals: 1939-45 Star; Pacific Star; War Medal 1939-45; Australian Service Medal 1939-45 and the Returned from Active Service Badge.
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STRODE, Alfred Kershaw
Private, 8th Infantry Battalion, AIF WW1
Adelaide The 10th Battalion Commemorative Cross
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MCGAHEY, James Henry
Gunner
WATSON, George
Sapper, 2nd/25th Field Park Company , Australian Military Forces (WW2)
DENNETT, Robert Alfred
Lance Corporal, 2nd/29th Infantry Battalion, Australian Military Forces (WW2)
Adelaide The 50th Battalion Commemorative Cross
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ELLIS, Herbert John
Trooper, 3rd Light Horse Regiment, AIF WW1
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