Tasmanian War Casualties

World War 11 Casualties

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Bannister John Russell

Service Number 408166 Death Date 25/09/1942 Place of Death Middle East Cause of Death Flying Accident Burial El Alamein War Cemetery

Member of the Forces

BANNISTER.-On September 25, 1942 (as the result of aircraft accident), Middle East, Sgt-Observer John Russell (Jock), dearly loved husband of Stella Mae Bannister; and loved elder son of Mr and Mrs R. J. Bannister, and brother of Ralph, New Norfolk.

Till we meet again

The Mercury 2 Oct 1942

DIED IN EMPIRE'S SERVICE

Sgt-Observer J. R. Bannister (left), a member of the RAAF, was killed in an aircraft accident in the Middle East. He was on the staff of the Education Dept. and his wife lives at New Norfolk.

The Mercury 9 Oct 1942

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