[Editor: In memoriam notices, regarding Australian military personnel, published in The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 23 May 1945. Includes the “Roll of Honour” section, the “On Active Service” section (from the “In Memoriam” notices), and one entry extracted from the “Deaths” section. One entry (for Charles Henry Piggott) is regarding World War One, the other entries are regarding World War Two.]
Roll of Honour
DALZIEL. — May 16, 1945, killed in action, WX1646, Private Cable Beatty Dalziel, third son of Capt. and Mrs. Dalziel, late of Hong Kong and Shanghai.
GILL. — May 7, 1945, killed in action, NX26651, Francis Monroe, dearly loved son of E. Gill, Wilcannia, dear brother of Fred (A.I.F.), Jack (R.A.N.), and Alice (Mrs. B. Gower), and brother-in-law of Bert and Marge. R.I.P.
HERPS. — Killed air crash, Northern Territory, 440858 Flight-Sergeant John Raymond, beloved second son of Mabel and the late R. L. Herps, of Gladesville, dear brother of Douglas, Nola, Allan, and Bruce.
JEFFERAY. — May 13, 1945, killed in action, Tarakan, No. NX33235, Pte. Stanley George Jefferay (“Meggs”), 2/3rd Pioneer Btn., only son of Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Jefferay, Hazelbrook, aged 23 years.
SISMEY. — May 20, 1945, lost his life taking off on operational flight, 402764 F. Lt. Francis Leonard Sismey, Liberator Squadron, dearly beloved husband of Enid, of Concord. Forever in my thoughts.
SISMEY. — May 20, 1945, lost his life taking off on operational flight, 402764 F. Lt. Francis Leonard Sismey, dearly beloved youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Sismey, of Concord, brother of Stan (R.A.A.F., overseas), Gordon, and Gwen, brother-in-law of Lily and Bill. We will remember.
TYLER. — February 19, 1945, killed in action, Lieut. Jim Tyler, of Royal Engineers, attached 51st Scottish Div., Rhine crossing, beloved and only son of Colonel and Mrs. Max Tyler and grandson of the late J. A. Thompson.
Deaths
JEFFERAY. — May 13, 1945, killed in action Tarakan, NX33235 Pte. Stanley George Jefferay (“Meggs”), 2/3rd Pioneer Battn., only son of Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Jefferay, Hazelbrook, aged 23 years.
On Active Service
ADAMS. — In loving memory of Arthur, F./O. A. E. Adams, killed in air operations, May 23, 1942. Always remembered by Love, Chief, Ben.
AYRE. — In memory of Pilot-Officer Roy Ayre, killed in aircraft accident, May 22, 1944. Always remembered by Les, Larry, Ray, and Era.
BAKER. — Treasured memories of our dear brother and brother-in-law, Leo Thomas Baker, late of the Royal Australian Navy. Steve and Rita.
BAKER. — In loving memory of our dear son and brother, Leo Thomas Baker, late of the Royal Australian Navy. Inserted by his mother, father, Sybil and Oswald.
CHIVERS. — Cherished and loving memories of our dear son, Ernest, Flying-Officer, R.A.A.F., attached to 57 Squadron, R.A.F., killed in action, Dortmund, Germany, May 23, 1943; and a sincere tribute to his valiant crew.
DAVIS. — Sad but proud memories to-day of our darling only son, F./O. Charles John (Chic), killed at Patricia Bay, Canada, May 23, 1943. Always remembered by his mother and dad, May, Les, Lynd, and loving friend, Jessie Morris, Vancouver. A loving tribute to his noble crew.
DAVIS. — In loving memory of our darling grandson, F./O. Charles (Chic), who lost his life at Canada, May 23. Always remembered by his loving grandmother and grandfather.
FRATER. — In loving memory of Pte. Keith, NX15545, died of illness, Darwin, May 23, 1943. Always remembered by his brother, Bruce, sister-in-law, Joan.
GAVAN. — A silent thought brings many a tear of our darling son and brother, Dal, whom we loved so dearly, killed May 23, 1942, aged 20 years. Sadly missed by mum, dad, brothers, and sisters.
GRAY. — In loving memory of our dearly loved son and brother (Sgt.-Pilot), Neal Morton Gray, killed through enemy action, Bournemouth, England, May 23, 1943. Always remembered by his father, mother, sister, and brother.
HALL. — Cherished and evergreen memories of my darling son (F./O. Marshall), killed aircraft accident, May 23, 1944; also tribute to his pal, F./O. Hackney. Never forgotten by his loving mother.
HALL. — In loving memory my dear brother (F./O. Marshall), killed aircraft accident, England, May 23, 1944. Ever remembered by Lucie Gibbs, Queanbeyan.
HALL. — Treasured memories of our dear brother (F. O. Marshall), killed aircraft accident, England, May 23, 1944. Inserted by his loving brothers, Chas., George, Albert, and Glen.
HALL. — In memory of our dear friend and colleague, F.O. Marshall Hall, killed in air operations, England, May 23, 1944. Inserted by Sid and Jim, Bondi Junction.
HALL. — A tribute to the memory of F.O. Marshall Hall, who gave his life in the service of his country, May 23, 1944. Inserted by staff of Grace Bros. Pty., Ltd., Bondi Junction.
KERRIGAN. — In memory of Fight-Sergeant Allan John Kerrigan, died May 23, 1943. Inserted by dad and mum, Norman, Bob, and Eunice.
PIGGOTT. — In fond and loving memory of my dear son and their brother, Pte. Charles Henry Piggott, 13th Battalion, killed in action on Gallipoli, May 23, 1915. Always remembered by his ever-loving mother, brothers, and sisters. Never forgotten by mother.
SAMMONS. — A tribute of love to the memories of my dear husband and our dad, Private Les Sammons, killed in action Crete, May 23, 1941. Inserted by his wife, son, and daughter.
SAMMONS. — In loving memory of my dear son, NX12493, Pte. Leslie Sammons, 2/1 Batt., died of wounds, Crete, May 23, 1941. Sadly missed by his sorrowing father.
Source:
The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 23 May 1945, p. 16
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