Image Gallery: November 2008
19 November 2008
Memorial for HMAS SYDNEY II
Memorial services were held across Australia on November 19th 2008 to mark the 67th anniversary of the loss of HMAS SYDNEY II.
This year’s anniversary is of particular significance, with the wreck of HMAS SYDNEY II being found on 16 March 2008.
HMAS SYDNEY II was tragically lost 67 years ago off Western Australia following a fierce engagement with the German raider HSK Kormoran.German raider HSK Kormoran.
| 20081119adf8185016_0012 The Royal Australian Navy Bereavement Pin for the relatives of the crew from HMAS SYDNEY II. (Date taken: 19 November 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081119adf8185016_0049 The Hon Kevin Rudd MP, Prime Minister of Australia addresses the relatives and friends of the HMAS SYDNEY II crew during a memorial service held at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. (Date taken: 19 November 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081119adf8185016_0067 A relative of a crew member from HMAS SYDNEY II reads through the order of service during a memorial service held at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. (Date taken: 19 November 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081119adf8185016_0089 The Hon Kevin Rudd MP, Prime Minister of Australia prepares to lay a wreath in honour of the crew of HMAS SYDNEY II during a memorial service held at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. (Date taken: 19 November 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081119adf8185016_0097 Shadow Minister for Defence Science and Personnel the Hon Bob Baldwin MP pays his respects after laying a wreath in honour of the crew of HMAS SYDNEY II during a memorial service held at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. (Date taken: 19 November 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081119adf8185016_0132 Senior military officers salute along with the Hon Kevin Rudd MP, Prime Minister of Australia as the Last Post is played in honour of the crew from HMAS SYDNEY II during a memorial service held at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. (Date taken: 19 November 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081119adf8185016_0145 Mrs Barbara Robertson and Mr Bruce Robertson pause after laying a wreath in honour of the crew of HMAS SYDNEY II during a memorial service held at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. Mrs Robertson is the niece of Lieutenant Commander (E) Richard Handcock who severed on HMAS SYDNEY II. (Date taken: 19 November 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081119adf8185016_0159 Commander Navy Systems Command, Rear Admiral Steve Gilmore, AM, CSC, RAN (right) presents Mr Alf Tabor with the Royal Australian Navy Bereavement Pin for the relatives of the crew of HMAS SYDNEY II during a memorial service held at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. Mr Tabor is the nephew of Acting Leading Seaman Frederick Tabor who severed on HMAS SYDNEY II. (Date taken: 19 November 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081119adf8185016_0170 Mrs Pat Bryant collects a Royal Australian Navy Bereavement Pin for herself and her sister during a memorial service for HMAS SYDNEY II held at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. Mrs Bryant is the daughter of Chief Yeoman of Signals James Tyldsley. (Date taken: 19 November 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081119adf8185016_0257 The Hon Kevin Rudd MP, Prime Minister of Australia addresses the relatives and guests of the HMAS SYDNEY II crew during a memorial service held at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. (Date taken: 19 November 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081119adf8185016_0261 Able Seaman Steward, Narelle Milnes rests on arms as the Hon Kevin Rudd MP, Prime Minister of Australia addresses the relatives and friends of the HMAS SYDNEY II crew during a memorial service held at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. (Date taken: 19 November 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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