Introduction by Sir Peter Cosgrove

Today's Honour Roll

June
26
Today's Honour Roll recognizes 97 Australians who fell on this day in history.
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Name Date of Death Conflict
WHITBY, Stanley William 26 Jun 1944 World War 2
RILEY, William Eric 26 Jun 1943 World War 2
BANKS, Ivan William 26 Jun 1943 World War 2
SCHLEIN, Douglas Archibald (MID) 26 Jun 1941 World War 2
HEARD, Thomas Keith 26 Jun 1953 Korean War

Vale Howard Hendrick DFC OAM

We honour the memory of Howard Hendrick DFC OAM, who passed away last week at the age of 102.

A Lancaster bomber pilot during the Second World War, Howard joined the RAAF on Anzac Day 1942 and completed 31 operational missions over Europe. His distinguished wartime service was recognised with the Distinguished Flying Cross and France's Legion of Honour.

The citation accompanying his Distinguished Flying Cross read:

“Flying Officer Hendrick has completed numerous operations against the enemy, in the course of which he has invariably displayed the utmost fortitude, courage and devotion to duty.”

Beyond his wartime service, Howard was a flying instructor, commercial airline pilot, respected Riverland community figure, and twice named Loxton Citizen of the Year.

We remember his courage, service, leadership and humility. Lest we forget.

MACKINNON, John Younger
Lieutenant, 4th Infantry Battalion, AIF WW1
RODGERS, George Wilson
Private, 9th Infantry Battalion, AIF WW1
Adelaide The 50th Battalion Commemorative Cross
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Adelaide The 10th Battalion Commemorative Cross
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KEARNEY, Percy Robert
Corporal, 53rd Infantry Battalion, AIF WW1
SINCLAIR, Herbert James
Private, 28th Infantry Battalion, AIF WW1
QUINN, Lindsay Gordon
Lance Corporal, 2nd/48th Infantry Battalion, Australian Military Forces (WW2)
HAFEY, Betty
Aircraftwoman

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