Lorne Victoria Australia

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Many people from Lorne volunteered for service during World War II. Local people of Lorne gave great support to the war effort by making nets, knitting clothing as well as being spotters.

5 Sept 1945, General Blamey signing the Japanese Surrender Treaty, World war II, at Moratai

6 Sept 1945, General Thomas Blamey, surrender documents in large envelope at Morotai. (LHS photo 6526)

Service People

Doug Stirling

World War II, Doug Stirling

Aircraftsman, VX105299
R.A.E.M.E.
3rd Motor Brigade Workshop
12th Advanced Workshop
Enlisted January 1942
Discharged August 1945
Served Bouganville, New Guinea

Sources:

• Lorne Historical Society Collections