RABY, Craftsman, CLEMENT ALICK CHARLES FRANCIS, SX23l8l. A.I.F. 2/123 Bde. Wksps. Australian Corps of Electrical & Mech. Engrs. 26th November 1943. Age 22. Son of Charles Henry Clement Raby and Lorna Victoria Adeline Elizabeth Raby, of Rosewater, South Australia. T. D. 12.

RAHILL, Private, JOHN JOSEPH, NX172573. A.I.F. 2/3 Bn. Australian Infantry. 31st May 1945. Age 20. Son of William Joseph and Mary Francis Rahill, of Camps ie, New South Wales. MM. D. 16.

RAHMAN, Private, JOHN WILLIAM, NXl07955. A.I.F. 2/5 Bn. Australian Infantry. 7th February 1943. Age 33. Stepson of Mr. and Mrs. A. Rahman, of Dunedoo, New South Wales. G. C. 16.

RALSTON, Private, HAROLD BERTRAM, WX16596. A.I.F. 2/32 Bn. Australian Infantry. 22nd November 1943. Age 30. Son of Bertram Joseph Gordon and Mary Ralston, of South Fremantle, Western Australia. JJ. A. 6.

RAMSAY, Private, CYRIL, NX136486. A.I.F. 2/3 Bn. Australian Infantry. 30th April 1945. Age 28. Son of Francis James Ramsay and Mary Adalene Ramsay, of Port Macquarie, New South Wales. GG. A. 7.

RAMSAY, Private, JAMES GORDON, SX7177. A.I.F. 2/43 Bn. Australian Infantry. 2nd December 1943. Age 25. Son of William Henry Gordon and Katherine Maud Ramsay, of Norwood, South Australia. TT. A. 14.

RAMSDELL, Private, RICHARD NORMAN, V296119. A.C.M.F. 24 Bn. Australian Infantry. 4th September 1943. Age 32. Son of George and Alice Maude Ramsdell; husband of Charlotte Inez Beryl Ramsdell, of Thornbury, Victoria. D. A. 10.

RAMS HAW, Trooper, DONALD MCKILLOP, WX29710. 2/2 Bn., Commando Squadron. Australian Cavalry Regiment. lOth January 1944. Age 20. Son of Luke and Catherine Ramshaw, of Geraldton, Western Australia. M.B.13.

RANFORD, Sergeant, ROBERT FRANK GORDON, D C M, Twice Mentioned in Despatches, SX7410. A.I.F. 2/48 Bn. Australian Infantry. 20th November 1943. Age 26. Son of Stuart Galway Ranford and Mary Elizabeth Ranford, of Semaphore, South Australia. Awarded the Royal Humane Society's Medal. BB. C. 13.

RATCLIFFE, Private, WILLIAM JOHN, NX52334. A.I.F. 2/17 Bn. Australian Infantry. 3rd November 1943. Age 32. Son of Victor Albert and Agnes Pauline Ratcliffe, ofRosebery, New South Wales. CC. B. 3.

RAVIE, Private, WILLIAM ROBERT, NX80066. A.I.F. 2/31 Bn. Australian Infantry. 15th September 1943. Age 32. Son of William Frederick and Jessica Ravie; husband of Judith Sarah Ravie, of Murrurundi, New South Wales. B.A. (Oxon.), M.A. (Edin.). A. C. 8.

RAYNER, Corporal, HORACE HENRY, NX71410. A.I.F. 2/4 Bn. Australian Infantry. 8th May 1945. Age 26. Son of Deeble Charles Victor and Eva Agnes Rayner, of Sans Souci, New South Wales. QQ. A. 11.

READ, Corporal, JAMES WILLIAM, WX9732. A.I.F. 2/32 Bn. Australian Infantry. 26th November 1943. Age 29. Son of James William and Sarah Read; husband of Hazel Sylvia Read, of Mount Lawley, Western Australia. U.D.5.

READ, Private, LAWRENCE HENRY, VX53096. A.I.F. 2/5 Bn. Australian Infantry. 16th August 1943. Age 21. Son of Mabel Jessie Read, of Glenfyne, Victoria. N. B. 9.

REBERGER, Signalman, JOHN ANTHONY, B4995. H.M.A.S. Madang. Royal Australian Naval Reserve. 17th February 1945. Age 18. Son of John James Reberger and Josephine Mary Reberger, of New Farm, Queensland T. A. 7.

REDDICK, Corporal, EDWARD FRANCIS, VX108578. A.I.F. 22 Bn. Australian Infantry. 15th December 1943. Age 23. Son of Albert Edward and Stella Grace Reddick, of To ora, Victoria. IA. B. 13.

REDFERN, Private, ALBERT, NX66254. A.I.F. 2/3 PDT. Bn. Australian Infantry. 17th October 1943. Age 23. Son of Albert and Emily Redfern, of Newton Hyde, Cheshire, England. FF. C. 1.

REDMOND, Lieutenant, NEIL THOMAS, NX49696. A.I.F. 2/10. Australian Commando Squadron. 23rd July 1945. Age 23. Son of Thomas John and Muriel Gertrude Redmond, of Mosman, New South Wales. GG. A. 5.

REED, Bombardier, FRANCIS LEO JOSEPH, M M, NX68854. A.I.F. 2/1 Tk/A. Regt. Royal Australian Artillery. 3rd June 1945. Age 28. Son of John and Louisa Mary Reed, ofYass, New South Wales. KK. C. 11.

REGEHR, Private, OTTO, Mentioned in Despatches, WX8914. A.I.F. 2/7 Fd. Amb. Australian Army Medical Corps. 11th June 1945. Age 39. Son of Johannes and Anna Regehr; husband of Lillian May Regehr, of Rockingham, Western Australia. HH. A. 6.

REID, Lance Corporal, ALBERT, QX28523. A.I.F. 2/24 Bn. Australian Infantry. 22nd November 1943. Age 21. Son of Albert Ellerton Reid and Kathleen Maud Rolston Reid, of Esk, Queensland. T. D. 6

RAMSAY, Private, JAMES GORDON, SX7177. A.I.F. 2/43 Bn. Australian Infantry. 2nd December 1943. Age 25. Son of William Henry Gordon and Katherine Maud Ramsay, of Norwood, South Australia. TT. A. 14.

RAMSDELL, Private, RICHARD NORMAN, V296119. A.C.M.F. 24 Bn. Australian Infantry. 4th September 1943. Age 32. Son of George and Alice Maude Ramsdell; husband of Charlotte Inez Beryl Ramsdell, of Thornbury, Victoria. D. A. 10.

RAMS HAW, Trooper, DONALD MCKILLOP, WX29710. 2/2 Bn., Commando Squadron. Australian Cavalry Regiment. lOth January 1944. Age 20. Son of Luke and Catherine Ramshaw, of Geraldton, Western Australia. M.B.13.

RANFORD, Sergeant, ROBERT FRANK GORDON, D C M, Twice Mentioned in Despatches, SX7410. A.I.F. 2/48 Bn. Australian Infantry. 20th November 1943. Age 26. Son of Stuart Galway Ranford and Mary Elizabeth Ranford, of Semaphore, South Australia. Awarded the Royal Humane Society's Medal. BB. C. 13.

RATCLIFFE, Private, WILLIAM JOHN, NX52334. A.I.F. 2/17 Bn. Australian Infantry. 3rd November 1943. Age 32. Son of Victor Albert and Agnes Pauline Ratcliffe, ofRosebery, New South Wales. CC. B. 3.

RAVIE, Private, WILLIAM ROBERT, NX80066. A.I.F. 2/31 Bn. Australian Infantry. 15th September 1943. Age 32. Son of William Frederick and Jessica Ravie; husband of Judith Sarah Ravie, of Murrurundi, New South Wales. B.A. (Oxon.), M.A. (Edin.). A. C. 8.

RAYNER, Corporal, HORACE HENRY, NX71410. A.I.F. 2/4 Bn. Australian Infantry. 8th May 1945. Age 26. Son of Deeble Charles Victor and Eva Agnes Rayner, of Sans Souci, New South Wales. QQ. A. 11.

READ, Corporal, JAMES WILLIAM, WX9732. A.I.F. 2/32 Bn. Australian Infantry. 26th November 1943. Age 29. Son of James William and Sarah Read; husband of Hazel Sylvia Read, of Mount Lawley, Western Australia. U.D.5.

READ, Private, LAWRENCE HENRY, VX53096. A.I.F. 2/5 Bn. Australian Infantry. 16th August 1943. Age 21. Son of Mabel Jessie Read, of Glenfyne, Victoria. N. B. 9.

REBERGER, Signalman, JOHN ANTHONY, B4995. H.M.A.S. Madang. Royal Australian Naval Reserve. 17th February 1945. Age 18. Son of John James Reberger and Josephine Mary Reberger, of New Farm, Queensland T. A. 7.

REDDICK, Corporal, EDWARD FRANCIS, VX108578. A.I.F. 22 Bn. Australian Infantry. 15th December 1943. Age 23. Son of Albert Edward and Stella Grace Reddick, of To ora, Victoria. IA. B. 13.

REDFERN, Private, ALBERT, NX66254. A.I.F. 2/3 PDT. Bn. Australian Infantry. 17th October 1943. Age 23. Son of Albert and Emily Redfern, of Newton Hyde, Cheshire, England. FF. C. 1.

REDMOND, Lieutenant, NEIL THOMAS, NX49696. A.I.F. 2/10. Australian Commando Squadron. 23rd July 1945. Age 23. Son of Thomas John and Muriel Gertrude Redmond, of Mosman, New South Wales. GG. A. 5.

REED, Bombardier, FRANCIS LEO JOSEPH, M M, NX68854. A.I.F. 2/1 Tk/A. Regt. Royal Australian Artillery. 3rd June 1945. Age 28. Son of John and Louisa Mary Reed, ofYass, New South Wales. KK. C. 11.

REGEHR, Private, OTTO, Mentioned in Despatches, WX8914. A.I.F. 2/7 Fd. Amb. Australian Army Medical Corps. 11th June 1945. Age 39. Son of Johannes and Anna Regehr; husband of Lillian May Regehr, of Rockingham, Western Australia. HH. A. 6.

REm, Lance Corporal, ALBERT, QX28523. A.I.F. 2/24 Bn. Australian Infantry. 22nd November 1943. Age 21. Son of Albert Ellerton Reid and Kathleen Maud Rolston Reid, of Esk, Queensland. T. D. 6

REm, Captain, GEORGE THYNE, Mentioned in Despatches and 2 bars, NX13893. A.I.F. 2/17 Bn. Australian Infantry. 14th September 1943. Age 34. Son of Andrew and Margaret Reid; husband of Mary Walker Reid, of Yass, New South Wales. A. D. 3.

REm, Private, THOMAS ANDREW, NX167230. A.I.F. N.G. Sea Amb. Tpt. Australian Army Medical Corps. 12th April 1944. Age 23. Son of Thomas and Violet Isabel Reid, of North Wagga Wagga, New South Wales. TT. C. 13.

REll..L Y, Private, JOHN TERANCE, NX43432. A.I.F. 2/17 Bn. Australian Infantry. 9th January 1944. Age 21. Son of John William and Loretta Barbara Reilly, of Billinudgel, New South Wales. T. B. 4.

REll..LY, Private, WALTER CHARLES, NX27812. A.I.F. 2/3 pm. Bn. Australian Infantry. 6th September 1943. Age 27. Son of John and Daisy Violet Reilly; husband of Myrtle Olive Reilly (nee Jarrett), of Ballina, New South Wales. D. B. 6.

RENDELL, Private, JOSEPH ERIC, VXI05891. A.I.F. 37/52 Bn. Australian Infantry. 8th December 1943. Age 25. Son of John and Laura Rendell, ofYallourn, Victoria. IA. A. 14.

RETALLACK, Private, HERBERT, WX17674. A.I.F. 2/28 Bn. Australian Infantry. 13th September 1943. Age 27. Son of Richard John and Jeannie Retallack; husband of Barbara Retallack, of Northam, Western Australia. B.B.I.

REYNOLDS, Private, ERIC KINGSLEY, SX13763. A.I.F. 2/48 Bn. Australian Infantry. 19th October 1943. Age 34. Son bf William and Catherine May Reynolds, of Glenelg, South Australia. BB. C. II.

REYNOLDS, Corporal, JOHN EDWIN, VX45500. A.I.F. 2/5 Bn. Australian Infantry. 14th July 1945. Age 26. Son of James Henry and Florence Edith Reynolds, ofCurlwaa, New South Wales. MM. D. 13.

RHODES, Private, NORMAN WILLIAM, VX48404. A.I.F. 2/24 Bn. Australian Infantry. 19th November 1943. Age 40. Son of William and Jane Rhodes, of BalIan, Victoria. JJ. C. 2.

RICCALTON, Private, JAMES, QX32637. A.I.F. 2/25 Bn. Australian Infantry. 13th September 1943. Age 25. Son of John and Isabella Ross, of South Yarra, Victoria. B. C. II.

RICE, Corporal, HAROLD RICHARD, SX3993. A.I.F. 2/27 Bn. Australian Infantry. 11th October 1943. Age 25. Son of Henry Hilsdon Rice and Ethel May Rice, ofKadina, South Australia. H. D. I.

RICH, Lance Corporal, JOHN GRAHAM, WX15901. 2/6 Bn., Commando Squadron. Australian Cavalry Regiment. 8th December 1943. Age 33. Son of John Henry Oscar and May Beatrice Alice Rich; husband of Evelyn Willamena Elsie Rich, of Denmark, Western Australia. E. C. 8.

RICHARDS, Lieutenant, BRYAN WALLACE, TX5359. A.I.F. 24 Bn. Australian Infantry. 12th September 1943. Age 23. Son of Herbert John and Corrinda Evelyn Richards, of Sandy Bay, Tasmania. D. A. II.

RICHARDS, Private, HENRY COLLIN, VXI08582. A.I.F. 22 Bn. Australian Infantry. 4th December 1943. Age 35. Son of Robert Gorden Blair Richards and Edith Howlett Richards, of Toora, Victoria. JJ. D. 6.

RICHARDS, Sergeant, HAROLD MAURICE, M M, NX7253 I. A.I.F. 2/1 Fd. Amb. Australian Army Medical Corps. 25th May 1945. Age 29. Son of Maurice George and Gertrude Eliza Richards, of Manly, New South Wales. PP. B. 5.

RICHARDSON, Lieutenant, FRANK, WX1790. A.I.F. 2/15 Bn. Australian Infantry. 3rd December 1943. Age 21. Son of Edgar Frank and Juanita Richardson, of Broome hill, Western Australia. IA. D. 12.

RICHARDSON, Private, JOHN ISUID, VXl18793. A.I.F. 29/46 Bn. Australian Infantry. 7th December 1943. Age 20. Son of John and Ann Monica Richardson, of Richmond, Victoria. BB. D. 2.

RICHARDSON, Sapper, SYDNEY ANZAC, VX135200.. A.I.F. 20 Field Coy. Royal Australian Engineers. 14th August 1944. Age 28. Son of George Gaukroger Richardson and Alice Mary Richardson, of Albert Park, Victoria. D. D. 2.

RICHARDSON, Private, STANLEY CHARLES, SX15256. A.I.F. 2/43 Bn. Australian Infantry. 2nd October 1943. Age 24. Son of Stanley Morton Richardson and Elizabeth Richardson; husband of Dulcie Beatrice Muriel Richardson, ofNaracoorte, South Australia. CC. B. 10.

RICHMOND, Private, DESMOND GRAHAM BROUGHTON, NX89243. A.I.F. 2/6 Indep. Coy. Australian Infantry. 20th September 1943. Age 19. Son of Broughton and Mabel Alford Richmond, of Carlingford, New South Wales. IA. C. 10.

RIDDELL, Private, RICHARD FREDERICK, NX15838. A.I.F. 2/2 M.G. Bn. Australian Infantry. 6th December 1943. Age 25. Son of Andrew and Matilda Emily Riddell, of Dulwich Hill, New South Wales. BB.D.l.

RIDDLE, Private, PERCY CLARENCE, NX9057l. A.I.F. 2/13 Bn. Australian Infantry. 1st October 1943. Age 32. Son of Percy Clarence and Mary Jane Riddle; husband of Mildred Frances Riddle, of Gore Hill, New South Wales. FF. C. 6.

RIDGWAY, Private, NEVIL SUVA WILLOUGHBY, NX44844. A.I.F. 2/153 Gen. Tpt. Coy. Australian Army Service Corps. 9th October 1943. Age 33. Son of Charles Willoughby Ridgway and Rebecca Ridgway; husband of Alice Amillia Ridgway, of Ermington, New South Wales. C. B. 4.

RIDLEY, Corporal, VICTOR ROY, WX17364. A.I.F. 2/32 Bn. Australian Infantry. 22ndNovember 1943. Age 36. Son of Robert James Ridley and Margaret Ridley, of Maylands, Western Australia. U. D. 3.

RIDOUT, Lance Sergeant, WILLIAM HENRY, VX17080. A.I.F. 2/7 Bn. Australian Infantry. 11th September 1943. Age 31. Son of William Henry and Eugene Lucy Ridout; husband of Victoria Priscilla Ridout, of Campsie, New South Wales. S. A. 7.

RIEMANN, Craftsman, MALCOLM ANDREW, Q36787. A.C.M.F. 2/122 Bde. Wksps. Australian Corps of Electrical & Mech. Engrs. 24th December 1943. Age 26. Son of Walter August Riemann and Ellen Theresa Riemann, of Rockhampton, Queensland. CC. D. 2.

RIGBYE, Private, BERTRAM CHARLES, VX95844. A.I.F. 8 Military District. Australian Headquarters. 7th September 1946. Age 19. Son of Bertram Charles and Adeline May Rigbye, ofBenalla. Victoria. M. B. 16.

RIGNEY, Private, PERCIVAL JAMES, QX26l77. A.I.F. 2/11 Bn. Australian Infantry. 2nd January 1945. Age 30. Son of Oswald and Elsie May Rigney; husband of Florence Ethel Rigney, of Norman Park, Queensland. PP. B. 1.

RILEY, Corporal, RONALD CHARLES, SX24829. A.I.F. 4 Ord. Depot. Australian Army Ordnance Corps. 21st March 1944. Age 20. Son of Charles Edward and Mabel Doris Riley, of West bourne Park, South Australia. D.D.8.

RING, Private, CLARENCE, NX169l64. A.I.F. 2/7 Bn. Australian Infantry. 2nd May 1945. Age 21. Son of Michael Thomas Ring and Harriett Ring; husband of Alice Jean Ring, of Cobar, New South Wales. TT. A. 6.

RITCHIE, Private, JOHN, WX7565. A.I.F. 2/16 Bn. Australian Infantry. 27th December 1943. Age 27. Son of Robert George and Ellen Ritchie, of Wi luna, Western Australia. IA. B. 2.

RITZAU, Private, ALAN ROBERT, VX52631. A.I.F. 2/7 Bn. Australian Infantry. 28th August 1943. Age 24. Son of Robert and Winniefred Alice Ritzau. ofYandoit, Victoria. M. D. 13.

RIXON, Sergeant, DANIEL FRANK, NX143196. A.I.F. 2/1 Fd. Regt. Royal Australian Artillery. 7th May 1945. Age 22. Son of Moses Frederick Rixon and Alice Jean Rixon, of Duri, New South Wales. QQ. D. 8.

RIXON, Corporal, KENNETH ALAN, NX40894. A.I.F. 2/3 M.G. Bn. Australian Infantry. 5th March 1945. Age 34. Son of John David and Margaret Harriet Rixon, of Gunnedah, New South Wales. GG. C. 11.

ROBB, Private, CYRIL THOMAS, QX34340. A.I.F. 2/3 Indep. Coy. Australian Infantry. 17th August 1943. Age 21. Son of Cyril Andrew and Isabel Julia Stanton Robb, of Lismore, New South Wales. Q. D. 15.

ROBBINS, Private, LAWRENCE EDWARD, VX141670. A.I.F. 58/59 Bn. Australian Infantry. 1st August 1943. Age 19. Son of Sydney Roy and Phi1imena Robbins, ofClunes, Victoria. R. D. 11.

ROBERT, Flight Lieutenant, JOHN THOMAS, 400835. Royal Australian Air Force. 20th January 1945. Age 28. Son of John Thomas Robert and Martha Robert; husband of Esma de Yoete Robert, of East Malvern, Victoria. FF. B. 13.

ROBERTS, Private, ERNEST LISTER, VX20637. A.I.F. 2/43 Bn. Australian Infantry. 27th October 1943. Age 29. Son of William George and Charlotte Elizabeth Roberts; husband of Beryl Millicent Roberts, of East Prahran, Victoria. AA. A. 13.

ROBERTS, Private, FREDERICK CHARLES, QX54212. A.I.F. 3 Air Maint. Coy. Australian Anny Service Corps. 21st May 1944. Age 31. Son of Thomas James Roberts and Florence Roberts; husband of Violet Myrtle Roberts, of Ashgrove, Queensland. D. D. 14.

ROBERTS, Leading Aircraftman, HUGH ERIC, 78603. Royal Australian Air Force. 11th April 1944. Age 20. Son of Owen and Ruth Gertrude Roberts, of Woodford, Queensland. TT. C. 16.

ROBERTS, Corporal, LESLIE ARNOLD, VX36392. A.I.F. 2/6 Bn. Australian Infantry. 28th January 1943. Age 26. Son of Algernon St. Clair Roberts and Esther May Roberts, of Echuca, Victoria. G. B. 13.

ROBERTS, Private, LESLIE BERT, NX173966. A.I.F. 2/8 Bn. Australian Infantry. 6th November 1945. Age 21. Son of Ivor and Gladys Sophia Roberts, of Newcastle, New South Wales. DD. C. 16.

ROBERTS, Private, THOMAS JAMES, VX140452. A.I.F. 58/59 Bn. Australian Infantry. 7th July 1943. Age 20. Son of William Herbert and Margaret Florence Roberts, of Rainbow, Victoria. R. A. 14.

ROBERTSON, Private, DAVID DUNCAN, NX69035. A.I.F. 2/1 Bn. Australian Infantry. 16th February 1945. Age 23. Son of Andrew Alexander and Alma Elizabeth Robertson, of Barellan, New South Wales. GG. B. 10.

ROBERTSON, Private, DONALD JACK, NX111730. A.I.F. 2/7 Bn. Australian Infantry. 25th April 1943. Age 23. Son of Fay and Vera Dorothy Robertson, of Auburn, New South Wales. N. D. 13.

ROBERTSON, Private, FRANCIS LESLIE, V161005. A.C.M.F. 58/59 Bn. Australian Infantry. 28th August 1943. Age 24. Son of Hughie and Mable Emma Robertson; husband of Thelma Margaret Robertson, of Hamilton, Victoria. Q. D. 9.

ROBINSON, Private, ERIC LIONEL, VX75833. A.I.F. 2/23 Bn. Australian Infantry. 1st December 1943. Age 21. Son of Lionel Raymond and Matilda Mary Robinson, ofWagga Wagga, New South Wales. CC. A. 11.

ROBINSON, Corporal, MELBEN ETRICK, QX37635. A.I.F. 2/12 Bn. Australian Infantry. 21st January 1944. Age 24. Son of William Etrick Robinson and Grace Maud Robinson; husband of Jean Robinson, of Gympie, Queensland. IA. B. 7.

RODEN, Private, CECIL RICHARD, NX84612. A.I.F. 4 Bn. Australian Infantry. lOth July 1944. Age 21. Son of James Robert and Catherine Sydney Roden, of West Tamworth, New South Wales. T. A. 10.

ROE, Private, CHARLES EDWIN, Q122862. A.C.M.F. 42 Bn. Australian Infantry. 25th August 1943. Age 25. Son of Charles and Florence Roe, of Miriam Vale, Queensland. S. B. 14.

ROGERS, Craftsman, SAMUEL EDWARD, QX63970. A.I.F. 2/1 Base Wksps. Australian Corps of Electrical & Mech. Engrs. 22nd December 1945. Age 36. Son of Samual Edward and Edith Bella Rogers; husband of Estelle Mavis Rogers, of Stanthorpe, Queensland. K. C. 8.

ROLFE, Captain, CECIL BRIAN NEVILLE, Mentioned in Despatches and 2 bars, NX43. A.I.F. 2/4 Bn. Australian Infantry. 8th August 1943. Age 29. Son of the Revd. Alfred James Alison Neville Rolfe, M.A., and Beatrice Charlotte Rolfe, of Hunter Hills, New South Wales. K. D. 9.

ROLTON, Private, SYDNEY ARTHUR, SX18307. A.I.F. 2/24 Bn. Australian Infantry. 14th September 1943. Age 25. Son of Bertram Lambro Rolton and Maude Christine Rolton; husband of Una Valmai Rolton, of Blanchetown, South Australia. C. A. 12.

ROONEY, Private, NORMAN WALTER, QX54572. A.I.F. 22 Bn. Australian Infantry. 21st February 1944. Age 22. Son of Samuel Walter and Maggie Rooney, of Eagle Junction, Queensland. D. C. 13.

ROPER, Lieutenant, HENRY CLIVE, NX31941. A.I.F. 2/3 Pnr. Bn. Australian Infantry. 20th October 1943. Age 29. Son of Thomas Henry and Alice Margaret Roper; husband of Eileen Ita Roper, of East Maitland, New South Wales: U. B. 6.

ROSIN, Private, WILLIAM CHARLES, QX32662. A.I.F. 2/25 Bn. Australian Infantry. 13th September 1943. Age 20. Son of Ernest William and Ada Margaret Rosin, ofWorongary, Queensland. B. C. 12.

ROSKIN, Captain, NATHANIEL NEVILLE, NX201219. Australian Army Medical Corps. 7th January 1945. Age 25. Son of Mrs. M. Ross, ofKirribilli. New South Wales. K. C. 10.

ROSS, Corporal, JOHN, NX3732. A.I.F. 9 Div. Sigs. Australian Corps of Signals. 25th October 1943. Age 34. Son of John and Hannah Ross; husband of Edith Cecilea Ross, of Allawah, New South Wales. CC. C. 6.

ROSS, Sergeant, RAYMOND ERNEST, NX77937. A.I.F. 2/7 Indep. Coy. Australian Infantry. 17th January 1943. Age 21. Son of Ernest Roger and Frances Urella Ross, of Waver ley, New South Wales. Q. B. 11.

ROUSSY, Leading Aircraftman, JOHN EDWARD, 66606. Royal Australian Air Force. 27th August 1944. Age 30. Son of Louis Charles and Sarah Elizabeth Roussy, ofHarrietville, Victoria. FF. B. 14.

ROVA, Pata (Private), NGN1323. A.C.M.F. 2 New Guinea Bn. Australian Infantry. 6th August 1945. RR. A. 13.

ROWBURY, Private, LEONARD WILLIAM, VXI09283. A.I.F. 2/7 Bn. Australian Infantry. 11th September 1943. Age 26. Son of Joseph and Ada Rowbury. R. B. 3.

ROWE, Private, DONALD DUNCAN, TX1083. A.I.F. 2/12 Bn. Australian Infantry. 21st January 1944. Age 25. Son of Samuel John and Charlotte Maria Rowe, of Abbotsham, Tasmania. IA. D. 3.

ROWE, Able Seaman, LESLIE, D/JX 309728. H.M.S. Gleneam. Royal Navy. 11th April 1945. Age 21. Son of Joseph Victor and Margaret Rowe, of Blackburn, Lancashire, England. FF. A. 5.

ROWE, Private, LISLE GERARD, NX73569. A.I.F. 2/31 Bn. Australian Infantry. 15th September 1943. Age 22. Son of Sidney James Rowe and Eva Mary Rowe; husband of Jessica Elaine Rowe, of Yarra Bay, New South Wales. A. C. 9.

ROWE, Sapper, LIONEL JAMES EDWARD, SX344. A.I.F. 2/3 Field Coy. Royal Australian Engineers. 24th September 1943. Age 34. Son of Mrs. J. Rowe, of Littlehampton, South Australia. BB. B. 9.

ROWE, Flying Officer, THOMAS NICOLL, 400293. Royal Australian Air Force. 21st January 1942. Age 22. Son of William Thomas Rowe and Beatrix Rowe, of South Yarra, Victoria. D. D. 4.

ROWE, Private, WILLIAM GEORGE, VX46947. A.I.F. 2/32 Bn. Australian Infantry. 23rd November 1943. Age 37. Son of John Avent Rowe and Charlotte Rowe, of St. Arnaud, Victoria. U. D. 7.

ROWELL, Private, JOHN HAROLD, SX19066. A.I.F. 2/32 Bn. Australian Infantry. 26th November 1943. Age 28. Son of Harold Edward and Elsie Rowell, of Lockleys, South Australia. U. D. 15.

ROWLANDS, Private, ALBERT ROY, NX91l95. A.I.F. 30 Bn. Australian Infantry. 26th February 1944. Age 31. Son of Albert Ernest and Lucy Ellen Rowlands, ofOakleigh, Victoria. JJ. C. 12.

ROWLE, Lance Corporal, ROBERT JAMES, V37278. A.C.M.F. 22 Bn. Australian Infantry. 16th December 1943. Age 26. Son of Henry Alfred and Ivy Henrietta Rowley, of Woodside, Victoria. IA. A. 13.

ROWSELL, Private, TREVOR GLYNN, NX1279l0. A.I.F. 4 Bn. Australian Infantry. 11th December 1944. Age 27. Son of John and Edith Alice Rowsell, of Strathfield, New South Wales. L. C. 16.

ROY, Petty Officer Stoker, THOMAS M., D/KX 92531. H.M.S. Gleneam. Royal Navy. lOth April 1945. Age 30. Son of Thomas M. Roy and Margaret H. Roy; husband of Mary Richardson Lawrie Roy, of Glasgow, Scotland. FF. A. 8.

ROYAL, Private, HAROLD HARRIS, NX144884. A.I.F. 2/4 Bn. Australian Infantry. 25th May 1945. Age 21. Son of Thomas William Harris Royal and Mabel Royal, of Redfern, New South Wales. QQ. A. 5.

ROYAL, Private, VICTOR REGINAL, QX29004. A.I.F. 2/15 Bn. Australian Infantry. 26th September 1943. Age 26. Son of James Henry and Amelia Carolina Cristina Royal; husband of Dorothy May Royal, of Toowoomba, Queensland. DD. B. 14.

ROYALS, Private, TOM JOHN EXCELL, SX5040. A.I.F. 2/43 Bn. Australian Infantry. 1st October 1943. Age 23. Son of John and Beata Emily Royals, ofMeningie, South Australia. U. B. 1.

RUSSELL, Private, ALBERT LINDSAY, VX70674. A.I.F. 2/12 Bn. Australian Infantry. 22nd January 1944. Age 28. Son of Albert and Freda May Russell; husband of Phyllis Robina Russell, of Blackburn, Victoria. F. C. 12.

RUSSELL, Captain, DONALD MCRAE, VX44768. A.I.F. 3 Indep. Coy. Australian Infantry. 2nd February 1943. Age 23. Son of Walter McRae Russell and Pauline Rita Russell; husband of Margaret Helen Elizabeth Russell, of South Yarra, Victoria. K. A. 9.

RUSSELL, Corporal, OSWALD HENRY, NX46644. A.I.F. 2/4 Bn. Australian Infantry. 9th June 1945. Age 27. Son of Frederick William and Olive Harriet Russell; husband of Meryl Edith Russell, of Dairy Flat, New South Wales. MM. D. 5.

RUSSELL, Craftsman, THOMAS JAMES, NX17008. A.I.F. 2/4 Lt. A.A. Wksps. Sec. Australian Corps of Electrical & Mech. Engrs. 27th September 1943. Age 36. Son of Thomas James Russell and Ruby Russell; husband of Daisy Russell. of Herbert on. Queensland. EE. C. 6.

RUSSELL, Private, THOMAS JAMES, VX77486. A.I.F. 2/23 Bn. Australian Infantry. 24th November 1943. Age 28. Son of William and Alice Maud Russell; husband of Annie Emily Russell, of North Richmond, Victoria. AA. C. 15.

RUTHERFORD, Private, JOHN, VX77273. A.I.F. 2/23 Bn. Australian Infantry. 19th November 1943. Age 33. Son of Alexander Andrew and Alice May Rutherford, of Murtoa, Victoria. FF. D. 10.

RUTHERFORD, Private, THOMAS WILLIAM, VX145734. A.I.F. 2/5 Bn. Australian Infantry. 20th January 1945. Age 20. Son of Thomas and Margaret Rutherford, of Carlton, Victoria. Yr. D. 6.

RYALL, Corporal, JAMES ALFRED, Mentioned in Despatches, NX72787. A.I.F. 2/3 Bn. Australian Infantry. 26th February 1945. Age 26. Son of Maurice and Rita Florence Maria Ryall, of Glen Innes, New South Wales. NN.A.l.

RYAN, Private, GEOFFREY, TX9090. A.I.F. 2/6 Bn. Australian Infantry. 25th April 1945. Age 21. Son of Hugh Thomas Ryan and Georgina Ryan, of Smith ton, Tasmania. HH. C. 12.

RYAN, Gunner, JOHN FRANCIS, NX92673. A.I.F. 2/6 Fd. Regt. Royal Australian Artillery. 4th December 1943. Age 29. Son of Thomas Leo and Lillian Ruby Ryan; husband of Edith Muriel Ryan, of Concord, New South Wales. T. B. 16.

RYAN, Private, JOHN LUKE, NX58783. A.I.F. 2/17 Bn. Australian Infantry. 16th October 1943. Age 41. Son of Patrick Joseph and Mary Ryan. BB. C. 6.

RYAN, Private, KEVIN JOSEPH, V32044l. A.C.M.F. 58/59 Bn. Australian Infantry. 22nd July 1943. Age 23. Son of Thomas Peter and Mary Ryan, of Goorambat, Victoria. N. D. 2.

RYAN, Private, MERVYN WILLIAM, TX5523. A.I.F. 2/43 Bn. Australian Infantry. 3rd October 1943. Age 28. Son of William Thomas Ryan and Ellen Ryan, of Mowbray, Tasmania. U. B. 14.

RYAN, Private, RODERICK JOHN, VX549l7. A.I.F. 2/6 Bn. Australian Infantry. 21st July 1943. Age 28. Son of Roderick and Dulcie Irene Ryan, of Canberra, A.C.T. N. D. 15.

RYAN, Private, WILLIAM, VX140437. A.I.F. 58/59 Bn. Australian Infantry. 12th July 1943. Age 22. Son of William Andrew and Agnes May Ryan, of Moonee Ponds, Victoria. N. D. 12.

RYAN, Private, WILFRED PATRICK, WX2l0l6. A.I.F. 2/28 Bn. Australian Infantry. 25th October 1943. Age 26. Son of James Edward and Alice Matilda Ryan, of Goomalling, Western Australia. U. A. 1.

RYDER, Private, ALAN RAY, QX5l502. A.I.F. 2/28 Bn. Australian Infantry. 30th November 1943. Age 20. Son of James Alfred and Lily Warrington Ryder, of Southport, Queensland. CC. A. 13.

RYDINGS, Lance Corporal, ARCHIE, DX6l3. A.I.F. 20 Field Coy. Royal Australian Engineers. 14th September 1944. Age 48. Son of Percy and Maria Rydings. H. B. 15.

RYLES, Private, NOEL EDWARD, NX167863. A.I.F. 2/5 Bn. Australian Infantry. 9th January 1945. Age 20. Son of Frederick William and Gladys Beatrice Ryles, of Grafton, New South Wales. LL. B. 6.