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Australian War Memorial Canberrian assistance sought
« on: Saturday 15 December 18 05:35 GMT (UK) »
I am hoping someone who lives in Canberra and is willing and able to attend the Australian War Memorial and take a photograph for me please?

Victor Hugo Duckett WAINE's name will be projected onto the exterior of the Hall of Memory on:

Wed 02 January 2019 at 12:32am
Thu 04 April 2019 at 9:34pm
Wed 10 July 2019 at 10:52pm
Thu 10 October 2019 at 8:37pm

https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/R1670269

Victor born in Barcaldine Queensland was aged 24 and a driver in the 3rd Field Company, Australian Engineers when he died in France of injuries received.

He was one of two sons of Annie & Joseph WAINE who served in WWI. His brother Bertie Cecil Percy WAINE was also a Driver in the  3rd Field Company, Australian Engineers.  Bertie survived the conflict and was returned to Australia in 1919.  Bertie was awarded the Military Medal of Honour for Bravery.

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Re: Australian War Memorial Canberrian assistance sought
« Reply #1 on: Saturday 15 December 18 07:17 GMT (UK) »
Have you contacted the AWM to see if they can help you ?
shume... australia
HUME: Fermanagh, Donegal,Sligo,Australia
PASFIELD: Essex, London
SHAW/STANLEY: Co Waterford,Ireland, Australia

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Re: Australian War Memorial Canberrian assistance sought
« Reply #2 on: Saturday 15 December 18 07:24 GMT (UK) »
Hi Shume,

No I havent but its a good idea.

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