Monthly Archives: February 2011

My Father – William Bethel FOX – Petty Officer – Royal Australian Navy

Posted on 26 February, 2011 by gary

William (Bill) Bethel FOX, was born in Avoca, Ireland on the 8th March 1918.  Named after his grandfather of the same name, William became known as ‘Bill’.  Sadly, Bill’s father (Sergeant George Robert FOX)  was killed in action during the … Continue reading →

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CARLSON or CARSON? Arthur Lawrence CARSON DCM,MM,MID: Decorated For His Bravery in Two World Wars

Posted on 20 February, 2011 by gary

Refused a Victoria Cross in 1917, Arthur Lawrence CARSON continued to serve his adopted country and in doing so gained the unique distinction of being the only Australian soldier to receive a Distinguished Conduct Medal for his actions during the … Continue reading →

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Second World War Veteran Ronald William GIBBINS has lost his War Medals – Can you please help?

Posted on 15 February, 2011 by gary

Second World War veteran Ronald William GIBBINS has lost his war service medals.  Can you help him? IMAGE RIGHT:  NX173585 Gunner Ronald William GIBBINS with a replacement set of medals.  He served in the AMF (Australian Military Forces) before joining … Continue reading →

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Stolen War Medals Returned to the Family of Captain Harry Katekar – 2/27th Battalion AIF

Posted on 11 February, 2011 by gary

In January, 2011 the Medals Gone Missing Administrator travelled to Adelaide, South Australia to officially return the medals of Captain Henry John “Harry” KATEKAR to his family.  Harry, who served with the 2/27th Infantry Battalion, AIF in Syria, the Kokoda … Continue reading →

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KUTTABUL COMMEMORATION PROJECT 1942 – 2012 70th Anniversary of the sinking of H.M.A.S. Kuttabul in Sydney Harbour

Posted on 7 February, 2011 by gary

An advertisement for the KUTTABUL COMMEMORATION PROJECT 2012 appeared in the RSVP section, page 23 of The Sydney Morning Herald on Saturday 5th of February, 2011.  The snippet calls for the contact details of any relatives/descendants of the crew who … Continue reading →

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