The remains of four Australian soldiers killed during WWII have been laid to rest at a cemetery in Papua New Guinea.
Lance Sergeant James Garrard Wheeler and Lieutenant Talbot Logan were buried beside two unidentified sets of remains marked with a headstone Known Unto God.
Lance Sergeant Wheeler and Lieutenant Logan were a two man Australian Artillery Forward Observation Party from 51st Battery, 2/1 Field Regiment (RAA) acting in support of the US Army.
Lance Sergeant Wheeler was killed during fighting around Soputa-Sanananda Track in December 1942.
Lieutenant Logan was killed the following year by a Japanese sniper during the 2nd/12th Battalion’s attack on Giropa Point at Buna.
The ceremony at PNG’s Bomana Cemetery featured an honour guard provided by the Australian Army, with Australia’s Federation Guard firing volleys over the graves and the Last Post played by a bugler.
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During rehearsals for the burial ceremony a slouch hat is placed on the grave of Lieutenant Talobot Tim Logan at the Bomana War Cemetery in PNG.
(Date taken: 01 December 2009)
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During rehearsals for the burial ceremony a slouch hat is placed on the grave of Lieutenant Talobot Tim Logan at the Bomana War Cemetery in PNG.
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Bearer parties from the Australian Federation Guard stand in honor as coffins are lowered in to position during the funeral at the Bomana War Cemetery in PNG.
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The bearer parties from the Australian Federation Guard stand to attention during the funeral at the Bomana War Cemetery in PNG.
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A bearer party from the Australian Federation Guard carries one of the coffins of the four Australian Soldiers being reinterred at the Bomana War Cemetery in PNG.
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Bearer Parties from the Australian Federation Guard bring the coffins of four Australian Soldiers to their final resting place at the Bomana War Cemetery in PNG.
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(From L-R) Trooper Mitchell Wright, Corporal Werner Schenk, Sergeant Mathew Craig and Bombardier Danny Tavita stand in honor over the coffin of Lieutenant Talbot Tim Logan at the Bomana War Cemetery in PNG.
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Bombardier Russel Jarvis of the Australian Federation Guard stands in honor over the coffins of the four Australian soldiers being buried at the Bomana War Cemetery in PNG.
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Warrant Officer Class 1 Mat Louden prepares the coffins of four Australian Soldiers being buried at the Bomana War Cemetery in PNG.
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Coffins of the four Australian Soldiers being buried at the Bomana War Cemetery in PNG.
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Headstone and coffin of Lieutenant Talbot Tim Logan at the Bomana War Cemetery in PNG.
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Chaplain Jim Cosgrove prays for the fallen Australian Soldiers during the funeral at the Bomana War Cemetery in PNG.
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Grandson and son respectively of Lieutenant Talbot Tim Logan, Geoff and Fred Logan lay a wreath on the coffin of Lieutenant Logan during his funeral at the Bomana War Cemetery in PNG.
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Private Adrian Knight of the Australian Federation Guard helps sister of Lance Sergeant Wheeler, Helen Kirton lay a wreath on his coffin at the Bomana War Cemetery in PNG.
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Nephew and Sister respectively of Lance Sergeant Wheeler, Derek Birch and Helen Kirton observe the proceedings during the funeral at the Bomana War Cemetery in PNG.
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Niece, Sister and Nephew respectively of Lance Sergeant James Wheeler, Michele Stewart, Helen Kirton and Derek Birch deliver a family message during the funeral at the Bomana War Cemetery in PNG.
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Niece, Sister and Nephew respectively of Lance Sergeant James Wheeler, Michele Stewart, Helen Kirton and Derek Birch deliver a family message during the funeral at the Bomana War Cemetery in PNG.
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Son of Lieutenant Talbot Tim Logan, Fred Logan delivers a family message during the funeral at the Bomana War Cemetery in PNG.
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Nephew of Lance Sergeant James Wheeler, Derek Birch reads a prayer during the funeral at the Bomana War Cemetery in PNG.
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Members of the Australian Federation Guard prepare to lower the coffin of the unknown Australian soldiers at the Bomana War Cemetery in PNG.
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Deputy Chief of Army Major General Paul Symon prepares to deliver the Australian flag to the Australian High Commissioner Chris Moraitis during the reinterment of four Australian Soldiers at the Bomana War Cemetery in PNG.
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Members of the Australian Federation Guard conduct firing of volleys during the funeral at the Bomana War Cemetery in PNG.
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A bearer party from the Australian Federation Guard folds the Australian Flag during the funeral at the Bomana War Cemetery in PNG.
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Corporal Aaron Madden plays the Last Post during the funeral at the Bomana War Cemetery in PNG.
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Corporal Aaron Madden plays the Last Post during the funeral at the Bomana War Cemetery in PNG.
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Corporal Aaron Madden plays the Last Post during the funeral at the Bomana War Cemetery in PNG.
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The bearer party of the Australian Federation Guard Salute the fallen as the Last Post is played during the funeral at the Bomana War Cemetary in PNG.
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The bearer party of the Australian Federation Guard Salute the fallen as the Last Post is played during the funeral at the Bomana War Cemetary in PNG.
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(From L-R) Trooper Mitchell Wright, Sergeant Mathew Craig, Corporal Daniel Kennedy, Private Adrian Knight, Trooper Clint Gordonand Corporal Werner Schenk stand fast for the National Anthem during the funeral at the Bomana War Cemetery in PNG.
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Bearer parties from the Australian Federation Guard move caskets during the reinterment of four Australian Soldiers at the Bomana War Cemetary in PNG.
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