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  • Raymond La France (1921 - 1941)
    Raymond and his older brother, Mervin , died on 12 June 1941 and are both buried at the Sudan War Graves Cemetery in southern Lebanon. LA FRANCE RAYMOND : Service Number - SX3104 : Date of birth - 21 O...
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    Mervyn La France (1914 - 1941)
    Mervyn and his younger brother, Raymond , died on 12 June 1941 and are both buried at the Sudan War Graves Cemetery in southern Lebanon. LAFRANCE Mervyn; SX4756 AIF; Year of Death - 1941; Cemetery - Si...

This project will list those brave men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice in the World War II conflict.

If we cannot find them on the tree yet, we will record it here to be copied over when profile is created or found.

HEROES OF THE EMPIRE

"At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them."

  • BEATTY (R.A.A.F.).—Treasured memories of Colin, who give his life for us, April 22, 1942. May the winds of heaven gently blow Our loving thoughts to you. —Sadly missed by mum, dad, and Myra.
  • BUCKINGHAM.—Remembrance of our dear Clive, who was killed at Tobruk, April 22, 1941. Too far away to put a flower on your grave, But not too far to think of you always. —Inserted by mother, sister and brother.
    • BUCKINGHAM.—In fondest memory of Clive, who fell at Tobruk, April 22, 1941. Loved in life, honored in death, A beautiful memory he left. —Ever remembered by Ned and family.
    • BUCKINGHAM.—In loving memory of Clive killed at Tobruk, April 22, 1941. Your grave too far away to see, But not too far to think of thee. —Ever remembered by his brother Syd and Mavis.
    • BUCKINGHAM.—In memory of Clive, who was killed at Tobruk. Memories, fond and true, From ones who thought a lot of you. —Inserted by Jim and Lettie.
  • EASTON—In loving memory of my darling son Bobby, killed in action, Tobruk, April 22, 1941. In a soldier's grave in a foreign land, Lies one we held so dear, A smiling face that didn't come home When they sounded the last all clear. He is sleeping with his comrades In a hallowed grave unknown, But his name is in golden letters In the hearts of those at home. —Inserted by mother, brother Stewart and gran.
    • EASTON, R. J. (Bunny).—In loving memory of our dear nephew, killed Tobruk, April 22, 1941. —Always remembered by Uncle Bill, Gwen, Robert.
  • GRIFFITH.—In loving memory of our loving son and brother Bert, died of wounds in Greece, April 22, 1941. Loved in life, honored in death. —Ever remembered by mother, brothers and sister.
    • GRIFFITH, Pte. B. D. C.—In memory of our nephew and cousin Bert, who died of wounds, Greece, April 22, 1941. Loved in life, honored in death. —Always lovingly remembered by Uncle Dick, Aunt Elsie and cousins.
  • HALES.—In fond remembrance of our dear son Max, killed at Tobruk, April 22, 1941. He marched away so bravely, His young head proudly held; His footsteps never faltered And his courage never failed. —Sadly missed by mum and dad.
    • HALES.—Cherished memories of my dear brother Max, killed at Tobruk, April 22, 1941. A distant grave, a touching thing, Where loving hands no flowers can bring, But God alone, in His loving care, Will guard my dear brother resting there. —Missed by his loving sister Blanche.
    • HALES.—Sacred to the memory of dear Max, made the supreme sacrifice at Tobruk, April 22, 1941. His courage our liberty. —Mr. and Mrs. Willmott and Barbara.
  • ROBBINS, Sgt. Tom.—Late 48th Bttn., 1st A.I.F. Earth changes, but thy soul and God stand sure.—Lovingly remembered by Muriel and sons, Torrensville.
  • SMITH.—In fond memory of a great friend, L.A.C. John Smith, R.A.A.F., accidentally killed, Port Moresby, April 22, 1946. —Inserted by Sgt. Ron Cox and Trainee-Pilot Fred Collins.
  • TANNER.—In loving memory of our son and brother Albert, killed in action at Tobruk, April 22, 1941. He always lent a willing hand To those who needed help, And never spoke of what he did, But kept it to himself. His heart was always in his home, He toiled and did his best, He bore his pain and bore it well; How he suffered none can say. 'Tis sweet to know we shall meet Again at the dawn of a beautiful day. —Inserted by his loving mother, father, sisters and brothers.
    • TANNER.—In loving memory of Alby, loved friend of the Edward's family, Port Vincent. One short name, not much to write, but we'll remember all our life, Alby.
    • TANNER.—In loving memory of Alby, loved friend of Jack and Mrs. Fletcher. Time moves on but memory stays as near, as dear as yesterday.

Family Notices (1949, April 22). The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931 - 1954), p. 18. Retrieved October 29, 2016




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