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May
7
Today's Honour Roll recognizes 176 Australians who fell on this day in history.
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Name Date of Death Conflict
KARELIN, Peter Alexander (MM) 7 May 1917 World War 1
GILL, William Edward 7 May 1918 World War 1
JOHNSTON, Alfred Gresham 7 May 1901 Boer War
IRVING, Herbert John 7 May 1917 World War 1
WESTBROOK, Thomas Kennedy 7 May 1917 World War 1

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

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ANDERSON, Senica George
Private, 9th Infantry Battalion, AIF WW1
KEATS, Gilbert Carrington
Flight Sergeant, No. 12 Squadron (RAF), Royal Australian Air Force
WHITINGTON, Richard Smallpeice
Captain, 2nd/27th Infantry Battalion, Australian Military Forces (Army WW2)
LEACH, Philip Allen
Pilot Officer, No. 38 Squadron (RAF), Royal Air Force
DEVENNY, Gary Alfred
Lance Corporal, 4th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (4RAR), Australian Army (Post WW2)
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