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Petersham Public School Air Accident Memorial Plaques

Petersham Public School Air Accident Memorial Plaques
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On 2 May 1945, an Airforce Mosquito aircraft exploded over Petersham. Petersham Public School erected a memorial to the aircrew in the form of plaques around the base of a flagpole.

Inscription

LEST WE FORGET.

Plaque 1

In memory of F/Lt. David George Rochford. Result of air accident over this school. 2nd May, 1945. Erected by Petersham Public School.

Plaque 2

In memory of L.A.C. Charles Broughton Boydell. Result of air accident over this school. 2nd May, 1945. Erected by Petersham Public School.

Veterans listed on this memorial

Veterans listed on this memorial

Last held rank Given name Family name Conflict/s Service No. Service Campaign Read more
LAC Charles Broughton Boydell World War 2 view
F/Lt David George Rochford World War 2 view

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Address
Petersham Public School
25 Hunter Street
Petersham NSW 2049
Local Government Area
Inner West Council
Memorial type
Board/roll/plaque/tablet
Recorded by
Mr Rusty Priest AM, former RSL State President (NSW Branch)
Conflict/s
Second World War, 1939–45