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Local Heroes WW1

Gallantry Exhibition

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Hosted by the Semaphore Port Adelaide RSL 29th October to 27th November, History SA / Veteran SA’s joint travelling exhibition Gallantry tells the moving stories of the brave actions of five South Australians awarded the Victoria Cross and George Cross in the Second World War and the Vietnam War.

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Saluting Service: Keeping Our History Alive

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Discovering Our Locals

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Discover Our WW1 Local Heroes

HOOPER, Robert James Mansfield

HOOPER, Robert James Mansfield


Date of birth 11 July 1895 Place of birth Hare Street, Kapunda, South Australia School Le Fevre Peninsula School, South Australia Religion Church of England Occupation Clerk Address Prince Street, Alberton…

McCANN, William Francis John

McCANN, William Francis John


He was Mentioned in Despatches  and was awarded the Military Cross (with Bar) on 14 December 1916, and the Distinguished…

CAIN, Henry William

CAIN, Henry William


Regimental number 3706 Religion Church of England Occupation Labourer Address Alfred Street, Alberton, South Australia Marital status Single Next of kin Mother, Mrs R A Cain, Alfred Street, Alberton, South Australia Enlistment…

SAMPSON, Walter Ralph

SAMPSON, Walter Ralph


Regimental number 936 Religion Church of England Occupation Clerk Address c/o Mrs Valentine, Robert Street, Sandwell, Port Adelaide, South Australia Marital status Married Age at embarkation 37 Next of kin Wife, Mrs Theresa…