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HMAS Sydney 2 Memorial
« on: Monday 01 December 08 05:18 GMT (UK) »
I have just returned from a car tour to Victoria and Canberra to attend memorials for the 645 souls lost on the 19th November 1941 when "Sydney" sank with all hands after a battle with HSK Kormoran which also sank.
My uncle Acting Petty Officer ( training) Frederick Arthur Tabor was among them.
We surviving relatives were made to feel part of the Sydney Familyand the RAN did us proud.
I intend to upload some snaps taken by me on the trip
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Re: HMAS Sydney 2 Memorial
« Reply #1 on: Monday 01 December 08 05:29 GMT (UK) »


Oh Alf ... how terrific for you !!

I for one would love to see your photos !

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Re: HMAS Sydney 2 Memorial
« Reply #2 on: Monday 01 December 08 19:11 GMT (UK) »
Battle honours outside St Marks
Altar St Marks wit Sydney Photo on Pillar
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Re: HMAS Sydney 2 Memorial
« Reply #3 on: Monday 01 December 08 19:17 GMT (UK) »
The Colours  arriving at St Marks HMAS Cerberus
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Re: HMAS Sydney 2 Memorial
« Reply #4 on: Monday 01 December 08 19:26 GMT (UK) »
The Standard at Half Mast
This flagstaff is situated between St Marks Anglican and The Catholic Church
The Pulpit outside St Marks with Official RAN Photgrapher
RAN ratings are looking better than ever
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Re: HMAS Sydney 2 Memorial
« Reply #5 on: Monday 01 December 08 19:32 GMT (UK) »
Catafalque Party
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Re: HMAS Sydney 2 Memorial
« Reply #6 on: Monday 01 December 08 19:41 GMT (UK) »
Cadets of TS Tingara Drum Platoon performing outside the Church after closure of Ceremony
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« Reply #7 on: Monday 01 December 08 19:50 GMT (UK) »
A Statue of a Navy trumpeter in the grounds of HMAS Cerberus
The wreaths laid on stone of remembrance
Lest We Forget!
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Re: HMAS Sydney 2 Memorial
« Reply #8 on: Monday 01 December 08 20:29 GMT (UK) »
Onward to Canberra War Memorial
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