The Mothers' Memorial

-27.561788, 151.959793

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Memorial Name:

Address:

East Toowoomba QLD 4350
Australia

Memorial Type:

Column

Conflicts:

First World War, 1914–18
Second World War, 1939–45
Korean War, 1950–53
Vietnam War, 1962–75

Dedication Date:

28 January 1922

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Last updated: 12 May 2021

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Informal group portrait of RAAF officers stationed at RAF Station Beccles. Identified from left to right: A31907 Sergeant Patrick William ‘Pat’ O'Grady, No. 34 Squadron RAAF; 414792 Flying Officer Ernest Gatenby 'Ernie' Fletcher, No. 463 Squadron RAAF, who later was killed on operations over France on 4 July 1944; 79134 Leading Aircraftman Stanley Roper Somerville; 441009 Leading Aircraftman Vernon ‘Pom’ Hyam; 415299 Flying Officer Mervyn Charles 'Merv' Blee, No. 86 Squadron RAAF; 3926 Flight Sergean

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Flying Officer Ernest Gatenby Fletcher, No. 463 Squadron, RAAF

Ernest “Ernie” Fletcher was born on 12 July 1913 in Toowoomba, Queensland, the son of Edwin and Annie Fletcher. He had an older sister, Mary, and a younger brother, Linley.

Author: Australian War Memorial

A view of no man's land from our front line parapet, near Gueudecourt, in January 1917. The sunken road can be seen in the background.

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Private Harold Dean Anderson, 15th Battalion, AIF

Harold Anderson, known as “Halv” to his mates, was born on 2 February 1898 to John and Clara Anderson of Toowoomba, Queensland.

Author: Australian War Memorial

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Pilot Officer Robert Charles Carver, No. 2 Squadron, RAAF

Robert Carver, “Bob”, was born on 2 July 1946 and grew up in Toowoomba. He was a gifted student and keen athlete.

Author: Australian War Memorial

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The Mothers' Memorial

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Flying Officer Ernest Gatenby Fletcher, No. 463 Squadron, RAAF

Private Harold Dean Anderson, 15th Battalion, AIF

Pilot Officer Robert Charles Carver, No. 2 Squadron, RAAF

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