Sydney Raymond (Syd) BACON

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BACON, Sydney Raymond

Service Number:	423037
Enlisted:	20 June 1942
Last Rank:	Flight Sergeant
Last Unit:	No. 186 Squadron (RAF)
Born:	Sydney, New South Wales, Australia , 12 November 1923
Home Town:	Mosman, Municipality of Mosman, New South Wales
Schooling:	Annandale Public School, Fort Street Boys High School, Sydney
Occupation:	Invoice Clerk
Died:	Lost on Bombing Raid, Germany, 4 April 1945, aged 21 years
Cemetery:	Rheinberg War Cemetery, Germany 14 A 10
Memorials:	Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, International Bomber Command Centre Memorial

World War 2 Service

20 Jun 1942:	Enlisted Royal Australian Air Force, Aircraftman 2 (WW2), 423037, Aircrew Training Units
21 Jun 1942:	Involvement Royal Australian Air Force, Aircraftman 2 (WW2), 423037, Aircrew Training Units, Empire Air Training Scheme
4 Apr 1945:	Involvement Royal Australian Air Force, Flight Sergeant, 423037, No. 186 Squadron (RAF), Air War NW Europe 1939-45, Aircraft lost on night bombing raid

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Biography contributed by Faithe Jones

Son of Stephen Frederick and Una Mavis Bacon, of Cremorne, New South Wales, Australia.

RESTING WHERE NO SHADOWS FALL, IN PERFECT PEACE HE AWAITS US ALL

Enjoyed Soccer, Cricket, Tennis, Cycling and Snooker.

BACON.—Everlasting memories of my dearest only son, Flt-Sgt. Sydney Raymond, killed in Lancaster bomber collison over Germany, April 4, 1945. Buried Rheinberg British Military Cemtery, Germany, aged 21 years. Always in the thoughts of his loving mother.

BACON.—Loving memories of my dearest only brother, Syd, killed in action over Germany, April 4 1945. Fondly loved and never forgotten by his sister, Thelma, Des and baby niece, Laurelle.

BACON.—Treasured are the memories of my darling only brother Flt.-Sgt. Sydney Raymond, killed in action over Germany, April 4, 1945. Sadly missed by his loving sister, Alma, brother-in-law, Harry, and niece, Dianne.

BACON.—In memory of F. Sgt. Sydney Raymond Bacon, killed in action over Germany, April 4, 1945. Always remembered by his mate, Harold.

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