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Allan Johnson
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Allan John Johnson 2518

Allan Johnson enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force on 13 May 1916.

Author: Australian War Memorial

Thomas Derrick
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Lieutenant Thomas Currie Derrick

Thomas Derrick was born on 20 March 1914 in Adelaide. He enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force on 5 July 1940, and embarked for the Middle East with the 2/48th Battalion.

Author: Australian War Memorial

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Guildford Grammar School War Memorial

A monument commemorating the former Guildford Grammar School students who died in service or were killed in action in World War One.The memorial was unveiled on April 23, 1922,

Author: Bradley Buckland

Sergeant Henry Dalziel VC
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Sergeant Henry Dalziel VC

In this week’s installment of our series honouring Victoria Cross recipients from Queensland, we remember Sergeant Henry Dalziel VC.

Author: Australian War Memorial

Lewis McGee
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Sergeant Lewis McGee

In 1917, Sergeant Lewis McGee was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions while serving at Ypres.

Author: Australian War Memorial