Petersham Public School Airforce Memorial Plaques

Details

Location Petersham Public School, 25 Hunter Street, Petersham, Marrickville - New South Wales, Australia
Type plaque
Description

Metal plaques
On 2 May 1945, an Airforce Mosquito aircraft exploded over Petersham. Petersham Public School erected a memorial to the aircrew in the form of plaques around the base of a flagpole.
Built Not yet discovered
Opened Not yet discovered
Inscription

LEST WE FORGET.

Plaque 1
In memory of F/Lt. David George Rochford. Result of air accident over this school. 2nd May, 1945. Erected by Petersham Public School.

Plaque 2
In memory of L.A.C. Charles Broughton Boydell. Result of air accident over this school. 2nd May, 1945. Erected by Petersham Public School.
Condition

Worn

Names

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BOYDELL, Charles Broughton

Service number NX42236
Leading Aircraftman
Born 9 Sep 1920

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