Monthly Archives: July 2011

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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Ship’s bell from HMAS Kuttabul found – But is it authentic?

Posted on 1 July, 2011 by gary

A ship’s bell which bears the inscription “HMAS Kuttabul” has been located for sale in 2011 at an auction house in the Illawarra.  Is it an authentic piece of militaria which has a direct association with the depot ship which … Continue reading →

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