Virtual
War Memorial
Australia

I Shall walk Tall
Medals Proudly displayed
In memory Of you -
Then Together
We shall stand Beneath
Our favourite Tree
Your hand In mine
Memories Of times Shared - Lest We Forget

Anne Bachmann OAM JP (nee Badenoch)

Sydney was the only son of Arthur and Dora Badenoch, born in Hyde Park.
He enlisted in the Army on 2nd August 1940. As an engineer with the 2/3rd battalion, he saw combat in Egypt, Palestine, Syria and a little in the Western Desert Campaign in Tobruk. The unit was responsible for bridge repairs, roads, demolition, minefields, erection of latrines and the like.
In 1943 his right foot was damaged by machinery in New Guinea. In 1944 be contracted dengue and was transferred to Bonegilla for 8 months. As a result of the war he arrived back with a habit of smoking and damage to his feet due to being in wet boots for weeks on end, marching in the fighting conditions experienced in New Guinea. He had great discomfort upon walking and upon his return to Australia was given clerical duties. He was supplied by special shoes supplied by The Repatriation Hospital for the remainder of his life.
He joined the Kensington RSL where he was President and member for many years, visited those in the War Veteran's Home at Myrtle Bank and organised transport for the Anzac Day marches and acted as an official.
On Tuesday 15th August 1995 parades were held across the country to commemorate and recapture the sense of celebration which marked the end of the war in the Pacific. In Adelaide Syd Badenoch was among those who organised the Parade. For his part he was acknowledged by the Federal Minister and a certificate presented to him in recognition. He died a month later when cancer ravaged his body.
He was survived by his wife Betty and daughters Anne and Diana.