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Headquarters 4th Australian Infantry Brigade. Captain Clive Boyer HOPKINS was one of the original subalterns of this Battalion. He landed at Gallipoli on 25th April 1915 in command of No.16. Platoon of "D" Company, and fought with conspicuous dash throughout the series of operations at the head of MONASH GULLY in April, May and June of that year. During the advance on the left on the night 6/7th August 1915, his Company (which he then commanded) led the Brigade advance and was first into position as left flank guard of the northern assaulting column. Frequently, during this advance, he went forward ahead of the screen to make a personal reconnaissance of the ground to be covered. He was wounded on the loth August 1915, while going the rounds of his trench overlooking KIAIJICK AGHALA. He was promoted to Captain 19th July 1915, Captain 20th February 1916 and was transferred to 45th Battalion on the formation of that unit in March 1916. Cool in action, brave to a fault, one cannot speak too highly of the work and soldierly qualities of Captain HOPKINS. Popular alike with Officers and men, he combined the gift of leadership with the cool hard calculation of the trained mind. I would suggest that the file be submitted to Lieut-Col. S.C.E. HERRING. D.S.0. Commanding 45th Battalion. (signed) D. MARKS. Major. Commanding 13th Battalion. A.I.F.

Alamein_Chris_Johnstone_Interview_2016.pdf

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https://vwma.org.au/collections/home-page-stories/remembering-the-sandakan-prisoner-of-war-camp-and-death-marches

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https://dambustersblog.com/2015/07/31/dambuster-of-the-day-no-122-lancelot-howard/?blogsub=spammed#subscribe-blog

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https://nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/veteran?id=1068540&c=WW2

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https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/R1568340

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https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/R1566308

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J_C_Critchley_RAAF_Flight_Logbook_4.pdf

2394 Driver H.G. MARSHALL, 27th Bn (patient, 3rd Southern General Hospital, The Base, Oxford, England), 27 April 1917: 'I was going up with rations about Nov. 5th at Flers when I was told by the C. Coy. Trench Mortar quarter Master (whose name I forget) that George Adam (27., C) had been killed by a shell in the lines that morning. He was buried behind the line. I have not actually seen his grave ...' Second statement, 4775 Pte S.V. WADEY, 27th Bn (patient, 1st Australian Auxiliary Hospital, Harefield, England), 4 May 1917: 'In front of Bapaume he was shot in the Head. I was next to him at the time[;] it was in a German trench held for a day and evacuated in the morning [of] 6th Nov.' Third statement, 2nd Lt J. JURY, D Company, 27th Bn, 7 June 1917: On November 5th I was cpl. with him and though I did not actually see him killed I know he was shot through the head at Bayonet trench Flers ... I know nothing as to burial.' Fourth statement, 486 Pte H.J. WORK, 27th Bn, 3 January 1919: 'He was killed at Flers Nov. 5th, 9 a.m. sniped through the head. I saw his dead body. It was put out of the trench. Moved on night of 6th. No details of burial'. Fifth statement, 4560 Driver E. ELLERY, 27th Bn Transport, 23 May 1919: 'We had captured a portion of a trench at Flers and Adam was alongside me sniping. He got up to have a shot when he was shot through the head. the back of his head was blown off killing himinstantly. Next morning we had to evacuate the trench which was not retaken until some months later, as far as I know, as I was sent to hospital. I believe that he was buried and that Lt -arch 27th Battn. saw his grave some time later

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https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/R1533253

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https://nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/veteran?id=825639&c=WW2#R

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Mates__speech_by_Barry_Newcomen_Oct_17.pdf

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Sydney Morning Herald Army News Monday 19 July 1943 Wednesday 21 July 1943 Pilot Officer Francis Edwin Mathers Durnbach War Cemetery, Germany CONSPICUOUS GALLANTRY MEDAL (FLYING) Francis Edwin Mathers (413221) Royal Australian Air Force 77 Squadron One night in June, 1943, Sergeants French and Spedie were the wireless operator/air gunner and rear gunner respectively of an aircraft piloted by Flight Sergeant Mathers, which attacked Mulheim. Whilst over the target area, the bomber 50 was subjected to heavy fire from the ground defences and was repeatedly hit. Two engines were rendered unserviceable in quick succession. While the starboard aileron control was shot away and 3 petrol tanks were pierced, all of which leaked rapidly. In spite of this, Flight Sergeant Mathers flew clear of the defences and set course for this country. On the return flight, the bomber gradually lost height and all movable equipment, including the guns of the mid-upper turret and some ammunition, were jettisoned. Shortly after crossing the enemy coast, the disabled aircraft was intercepted by an enemy fighter. In the ensuing engagement, Sergeant Spedie skilfully used his guns and, eventually with a devastating burst from close range, he shot the attacker down into the sea. The bomber was down to 500 feet but, displaying superb airmanship, Flight Sergeant Mathers, receiving much assistance from Sergeant French who diligently worked his wireless apparatus to obtain direction fixes, struggled on to reach an airfield near the coast. Although the undercarriage could not be lowered, this pilot successfully effected a crash-landing. In most harassing circumstances, Flight Sergeant Mathers displayed exceptional skill, courage and fortitude, while Sergeants French and Spedie displayed conduct worthy of the highest praise. Sergeants Edward George Owen French and William Spedie were both awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal Francis Mathers father was presented with his CGM at Government House, Sydney on 13 April 1946 by the Governor General of Australia, Lord Gowrie.

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https://aif.adfa.edu.au/showPerson?pid=36867

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https://nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/veteran?id=1068540&c=WW2

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https://seapower.navy.gov.au/hmas-stuart-ii

HSSA_Journal_2009_Scarfe.pdf

HSSA_Journal_2009_Scarfe.pdf

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