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May
6
Today's Honour Roll recognizes 202 Australians who fell on this day in history.
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Name Date of Death Conflict
GILL, Michael William Thomas (MID) 6 May 1969 Vietnam War
NATION, Clifford Story 6 May 1917 World War 1
MARTIN, Alexander Vernon 6 May 1917 World War 1
SPRITCH, Thomas Arthur 6 May 1915 World War 1
BERRY, Donald Archibald 6 May 1941 World War 2

Vale James William Hignett OAM, 1949 - 2024

Vale James William Hignett OAM, 1949 - 2024


We at Virtual War Memorial Australia would like to extend our condolences to the family of James William Hignett OAM who passed away on the 5th of May 2024 aged 75.

'Bill', as he was known, served in the Vietnam War with 86 Transport Platoon, Royal Australian Army Service Corps. A teacher by profession, Mr Hignett had no choice in 1970 when he was conscripted for national service under the ballot scheme.

He was a lifelong and passionate educator with a special interest in Indigenous education. He was awarded an OAM in 2014 and just last year Bill was recognised with an RSL Anzac of the Year award for his service to the community. Bill was a long time union organiser and veteran’s advocate.

Rest in Peace.

You can listen to an hour long interview with Bill on his service profile HERE

GALVIN, Kevin Francis
Flight Sergeant, No. 77 Squadron (RAF), Royal Air Force
Adelaide National War Memorial
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COVERDALE, Robert William
Trooper, 9th Light Horse Regiment, AIF WW1
Adelaide The 48th Battalion Commemorative Cross
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SULLIVAN, Edward
Private, 27th Infantry Battalion, AIF WW1
WHITTAKER, Ivor Kingsley
Major, Headquarters (2nd AIF), Australian Military Forces (Army WW2)
JONES, Leslie Rivers
Private, 25th Infantry Battalion, AIF WW1
LOWE, Frederick Alexander
Private, 27th Infantry Battalion, AIF WW1
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