Ken Banfield Memorial Clock Middle Image Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background The memorial is a square clock, with black numbering and white background. It was donated in honour of Ken Banfield, an ex-student of Dudley Public School who served in the Second World War. It is accompanied by a plaque on a timber backing board. The below extract is from A History of Dudley Public School, Dudley Public School Centenary 1892-1992: Sid Banfield (b.1899) donated a clock to the school in memory of his son, Ken Banfield (b. 1925-03-04), who enlisted in World War II as soon as he gained his Leaving Certificate. Ken joined the RAAF becoming a Flight Sergeant receiving his wing from King George VI. He was killed in an aircraft accident in England. His Oxford Bomber hit power lines whilst attempting to land on a road on a foggy night in April 1945. He was only 20 years old. The clock is in the Jeffries-Currey Memorial Library. Banfield is also listed on the Dudley Public School Second World War Roll of Honour, which is located nearby. Inscription Plaque In memory of F/Sgt Ken Banfield R.A.A.F. from the citizens of Dudley. Killed 24-7-1944 Related memorials Jeffries and Currey Memorial Library Dudley Public School Second World War Roll of Honour Dudley Public School First World War Roll of Honor Currey-Jeffries Memorial Mural Veterans listed on this memorial Veterans listed on this memorial Sort by Family nameGiven nameWar Order AscDesc Items per page 1050100- All - Apply Last held rank Given name Family name Conflict/s Service No. Service Campaign Read more Flight Sergeant Ken Banfield Second World War, 1939–45 Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) view Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Dudley Public School Cnr Ocean and Boundary Streets Dudley NSW 2290 Local Government Area Lake Macquarie, City of Setting Building – inside Memorial type Clock/clock tower/sundial Recorded by Mr Robert McLardy Conflict/s Second World War, 1939–45