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May
8
Today's Honour Roll recognizes 341 Australians who fell on this day in history.
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Name Date of Death Conflict
MCPHEE, Allan Douglas 8 May 1915 World War 1
WINDLE, Thomas 8 May 1915 World War 1
FAIRLIE, Ernest Robert 8 May 1915 World War 1
HOLLAND, Vernon 8 May 1915 World War 1
POZZI, Leonard Lambert 8 May 1915 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

COPPER, Walter
Sapper
JAMES, Ernest Wesley
Private
Adelaide The Royal Australian Regiment Commemorative Cross
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FLETT, Irving Russell
Lieutenant, 23rd Infantry Battalion, AIF WW1
ADAMS, John Knox
Private, 7th Infantry Battalion, AIF WW1
GARNHAM, Stanley Millwood
Second Lieutenant, 3rd Infantry Battalion, AIF WW1
PERRY, Fred
Adelaide WW2 Servicewomen Memorial
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