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November 2008

London Legacy is saddened to announce the passing of Lieutenant Commander David William Woodcraft RAN C.Eng.,F.I.Mar.EST on the 25th October 2008 aged 69 years.

David was a loving husband and father to a large family. He was born on the 17th of April 1939 in London, UK. He married Elaine Reddan on the 11th of February 1961 and leaves behind four daughters, one son, fourteen grandchildren He was deeply devoted to them, and during his long final illness they were always with him. Also were his Navy, London Legacy widows and colleagues, Royal British Legion, and service mates from the HMAS Sydney Association in Australia who kept in touch right down to his last hours.


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Welcome Speech


Welcome speech by Lindsay Birrell during the service 19th November 2008

HMAS SYDNEY II, HSK KORMORAN MEMORIAL SERVICE

ST CLEMENT DANES CHURCH LONDON

ORDER OF SERVICE (to be read in conjunction with the booklet)

The St Clement Danes Bells will play the Australian National Anthem before the service and Maltzing Matilda after the service.

The Colours : the Australian Ensign & the Royal Navy Ensign


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To see rare photographs released from Australian War Memorial archives click here

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