Category Archives: Honour Roll – Australian Stories

Stories involving Australians who have served during wartime.

Regimental Medic – from Gemas to Changi Prison – James Charles PARSONS – 2/30th Battalion

Posted on 25 October, 2011 by gary

NX27147  James Charles Parsons was born on the 26 September, 1916 in Picton NSW and grew up in Bankstown NSW. When the Second World War broke out, James enlisted into the Australian army on the 24th June 1940 and completed … Continue reading →

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“Guns Loaded, Target In Sight!” – Major Ralph Shelley MANSFIELD, Battery Commander – Middle Head Gun Battery the night that Sydney Harbour was Attacked!

Posted on 3 October, 2011 by gary

Major Ralph Shelley MANSFIELD was battery commander of the guns at Middle Head (Sydney Harbour) on the night that the Japanese midget submarine attack took place on the 31st of May, 1942.  Born on the 12th of March, 1915 at … Continue reading →

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Pte John William Alexander JACKSON V.C. – Australia’s Youngest Victoria Cross Recipient by Harry Willey

Posted on 26 August, 2011 by gary

Billy Jackson a man awarded the British Empire’s highest award, not for his ability as a fighting man, but for his heroic act of compassion for his wounded comrades. JACKSON, VC. Pte John William Alexander. “You never know what virtues … Continue reading →

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A Digger in a Pauper’s Grave – My Way of Thanking Private Daniel JONES NX25613, by Kerrie Turon

Posted on 12 July, 2011 by gary

Daniel JONES was born on 24th April, 1904 in Charters Towers, Queensland. He was the youngest child of Martha Jones (nee Williams, late Ace) & David Joackim JONES. This is a brief outline of his family. Martha Williams, her brother … Continue reading →

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Missing War Medals of Private Claude Anthony GILLIGAN – 2/20th Infantry Battalion – AIF

Posted on 3 July, 2011 by gary

With less than three months of the Second World War remaining, the tragic death of Private Claude Anthony GILLIGAN came to pass on the 22nd of May, 1945.  The war in Europe had already been won.  And sadly, Claude was … Continue reading →

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