Warrant Officer Noel O. Bowden Memorial Azalea Walk, Grafton Middle Image Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background This unique war memorial garden is an 'Azalea Walk', located on the eastern side of the Grafton Presbyterian Church. It is dedicated to Warrant Officer Noel Oswald Bowden who lost his life in Burma on 23 May 1944. Born in Tamworth on 3 July 1920, he enlisted on 22 June 1941 in the Air Force. In November 1943, he was posted to No. 11 Squadron, R.A.F. in Bengal. The Daily Examiner, 29 May 1944 (Grafton) reported that he was missing after an air flight. On 15 September 1954, the paper published a detailed report on his personal and military service. The account stated, "The Azalea walk on the shaded side of the Presbyterian Church, Grafton, is in honour of his memory." Inscription Plaque Azalea WalkTo the glory of GodAnd in memory of Noel Oswald BowdenBurma May 23rd 1944. Related links Our lost boys of the R. A. A. F. (15 Sep 1954) 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 Warrant Officer Noel Oswald Bowden Second World War, 1939–45 412037 Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) South-West Pacific 1942 - 1945 view Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Grafton Presbyterian Church 116 Oliver Street Grafton NSW 2460 Local Government Area Clarence Valley Council Setting Building – outside Location status Original location Memorial type Garden/park Recorded by Graham Wilson Conflict/s Second World War, 1939–45