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18-March-2021
18-March-2021

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The seat commemorates Flight Sergeant Malcolm George Western who was killed in action in December 1943 during World War Two.

Flight Sergeant Malcolm George Western, 576 Squadron RAF, of Marion, SA. Flt Sgt Western, aged 20, was the air gunner on Lancaster bomber DV342, radio call sign: UL-62. The entire crew of DV432 died on the night of 16 December 1943 when it was attacked enroute to Berlin and crashed at Lichtenberg, Germany." 
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Location

Address:Norfolk Road, Marion RSL Memorial Gardens, Marion, 5043
State:SA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -35.013411
Long: 138.554351
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Monument Type:Seat
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Military
Actual Event Start Date:16-December-1943
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Actual Event End Date:16-December-1943
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Dedication

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F/ SGT Malcolm George Western
Born 16. 12. 23, died 16. 12. 43 (presumed) 
as a result of air operations from the United Kingdom
         In Loving Memory

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Source: MA
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