Plymouth Naval Memorial
Across the seas where the waves ebb & flow
There is no place for poppies to grow
It's the place where our Sailors sleep.
There is no place for poppies to grow
It's the place where our Sailors sleep.
De - Dix
Panel Photos: Cliff Barry
Stoker McAdam Carruthers De FOREST W1857
Born: 25-10-1922, Victoria
Enlisted: 4-11-1940
Royal Australian Naval Reserve
H.M.A.S. Sydney
Died: 20-11-1941, Indian Ocean, aged 19years
Honoured: Panel 61, Column 1
Australian War Memorial Panel 7
Son of Gilbert and Margaret Christina De Forest, of East Melbourne, Victoria
Born: 25-10-1922, Victoria
Enlisted: 4-11-1940
Royal Australian Naval Reserve
H.M.A.S. Sydney
Died: 20-11-1941, Indian Ocean, aged 19years
Honoured: Panel 61, Column 1
Australian War Memorial Panel 7
Son of Gilbert and Margaret Christina De Forest, of East Melbourne, Victoria
Ordinary Seaman John Philip DE GRACIE F3458
Born: 31-8-1919, Western Australia
Enlisted: 10-3-1941
Royal Australian Naval Reserve
H.M.A.S. Sydney
Died: 20-11-1941, Indian Ocean, aged 22years
Honoured: Panel 60, Column 3
Australian War Memorial Panel 7
Son of George &Ethel Lyell de Gracie, of North Perth, Western Australia.
Born: 31-8-1919, Western Australia
Enlisted: 10-3-1941
Royal Australian Naval Reserve
H.M.A.S. Sydney
Died: 20-11-1941, Indian Ocean, aged 22years
Honoured: Panel 60, Column 3
Australian War Memorial Panel 7
Son of George &Ethel Lyell de Gracie, of North Perth, Western Australia.
Able Seaman Eric Stuart DE LA FONTAINE PM4828
Served as FONTAINE
Born: 2-2-1920, Victoria
Enlisted: 26-8-1942
Royal Australian Naval Reserve
H.M.A.S. Australia
Died: 24-10-1944 aged 24years
Honoured: Panel 92, Column 3
Australian War Memorial Panel 1
Son of Frederick Ernest and Emma Elizabeth De La Fontaine
Husband of Doreen Edith De La Fontaine, of Leichhardt, N.S.W.
Served as FONTAINE
Born: 2-2-1920, Victoria
Enlisted: 26-8-1942
Royal Australian Naval Reserve
H.M.A.S. Australia
Died: 24-10-1944 aged 24years
Honoured: Panel 92, Column 3
Australian War Memorial Panel 1
Son of Frederick Ernest and Emma Elizabeth De La Fontaine
Husband of Doreen Edith De La Fontaine, of Leichhardt, N.S.W.
Able Seaman Alfred Albert DE VERE S8161
Born: 5-9-1925, New South Wales
Enlisted: 10-5-1943
Royal Australian Naval Reserve
H.M.A.S. Australia
Died: 6-1-1945 aged 19years
Honoured: Panel 95, Column 2
Australian War Memorial Panel 1
Son of Leo Clifton de Vere and Dorothy Emily de Vere, of Leichhardt, N.S.W.
Born: 5-9-1925, New South Wales
Enlisted: 10-5-1943
Royal Australian Naval Reserve
H.M.A.S. Australia
Died: 6-1-1945 aged 19years
Honoured: Panel 95, Column 2
Australian War Memorial Panel 1
Son of Leo Clifton de Vere and Dorothy Emily de Vere, of Leichhardt, N.S.W.
Able Seaman William Frank DEACON W70
Born: 13-3-1909, Victoria Enlisted: 15-4-1940 Royal Australian Naval Reserve H.M.A.S. Sydney Died: 20-11-1941, Indian Ocean, aged 32years Honoured: Panel 60, Column 2 Australian War Memorial Panel 7 Son of John Francis and Louisa Jane Deacon Husband of Ethel May Deacon, of Ivanhoe, Victoria |
Ordinary Seaman Wallace Bertram DEANE S5217
Born: 2-11-1922, New South Wales
Enlisted: 3-3-1941
Royal Australian Naval Reserve
H.M.A.S. Sydney
Died: 20-11-1941, Indian Ocean aged 19years
Honoured: Panel 60, Column 3
Australian War Memorial Panel 7
Son of Cecil Stuart & Phyllis Jessie Deane, of Crows Nest, N.S.W.
Born: 2-11-1922, New South Wales
Enlisted: 3-3-1941
Royal Australian Naval Reserve
H.M.A.S. Sydney
Died: 20-11-1941, Indian Ocean aged 19years
Honoured: Panel 60, Column 3
Australian War Memorial Panel 7
Son of Cecil Stuart & Phyllis Jessie Deane, of Crows Nest, N.S.W.
Shipwright 4th Class Rutland Tom DEARDEN 21025
Born: 14-8-1913, Victoria
Enlisted: 3-3-1936
Royal Australian Navy
H.M.A.S. Perth
Died 1-3-1942 Sunda Strait, Netherlands East Indies, aged 28years
Honoured: Panel 73, Column 3
Australian War Memorial Panel 5
Son of Henry Arthur and Ethel Maude Dearden, of Footscray, Victoria
Born: 14-8-1913, Victoria
Enlisted: 3-3-1936
Royal Australian Navy
H.M.A.S. Perth
Died 1-3-1942 Sunda Strait, Netherlands East Indies, aged 28years
Honoured: Panel 73, Column 3
Australian War Memorial Panel 5
Son of Henry Arthur and Ethel Maude Dearden, of Footscray, Victoria
Sub-Lieutenant Ian Keith DEBENHAM
Born: 23-12-1924, Victoria
Enlisted: 20-1-1943
Royal Australian Naval Reserve
H.M.A.S. Australia
Died: 21-10-1944 aged 19years
Honoured: Panel 92, Column 2
Australian War Memorial Panel 1
Son of Arthur and Lorna Constance Debenham, of Toorak, Victoria
Born: 23-12-1924, Victoria
Enlisted: 20-1-1943
Royal Australian Naval Reserve
H.M.A.S. Australia
Died: 21-10-1944 aged 19years
Honoured: Panel 92, Column 2
Australian War Memorial Panel 1
Son of Arthur and Lorna Constance Debenham, of Toorak, Victoria
Captain Emile Frank Verlaine DECHAINEUX
Born: 3-10-1902, Tasmania Enlisted: 31-12-1915 Royal Australian Navy H.M.A.S. Australia Awarded Distinguished Service Cross Died: 21-10-1944 aged 42years Honoured: Panel 91, Column 3 Australian War Memorial Panel 1 Son of Lucien and Ella Preston Dechaineux Husband of Mary Grant Dechaineux, of Sandy Bay, Tasmania |
The Western Australian (Perth, W.A.) 23-1-1948
LEGION OF MERIT.
A POSTHUMOUS AWARD.
Captain of H.M.A.S. Australia.
HOBART, Jan. 22.-Mrs. Mary Dechaineux, of Hobart, today received from Capt. L. R. Chambers, acting for Rear-Admiral C. E. van Hook, commander of the U.S. Naval Forces in Australia, the Legion of Merit, Degree of Officer, awarded to her husband, the late Capt. Emile Frank V. Dechaineux, D.B.C., who was" fatally wounded" during the American invasion of the Philippines. The presentation took place aboard the U.SS. Birmingham, which is at present at Hobart.
The citation read: "For exceptionally -meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as commanding officer of H.M.A.S. Australia from March 9, 1944, until his death in action with the enemy. Directing his command with superb seamanship and great professional skill, Capt. Dechianeux participated in vital and hazardous operations during this period of intensive hostilities against enemy Japanese forces, fighting his ship valiantly in support of our landing in the Philippines despite -severe opposition, until the Australia was subjected to a hostile suicide dive bombing attack in which he sustained wounds which later proved fatal. His splendid devotion to duty reflects the highest credit upon Capt. Dechaineux and the Royal Australian Navy. He gallantly gave his life in the service of his country."
LEGION OF MERIT.
A POSTHUMOUS AWARD.
Captain of H.M.A.S. Australia.
HOBART, Jan. 22.-Mrs. Mary Dechaineux, of Hobart, today received from Capt. L. R. Chambers, acting for Rear-Admiral C. E. van Hook, commander of the U.S. Naval Forces in Australia, the Legion of Merit, Degree of Officer, awarded to her husband, the late Capt. Emile Frank V. Dechaineux, D.B.C., who was" fatally wounded" during the American invasion of the Philippines. The presentation took place aboard the U.SS. Birmingham, which is at present at Hobart.
The citation read: "For exceptionally -meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as commanding officer of H.M.A.S. Australia from March 9, 1944, until his death in action with the enemy. Directing his command with superb seamanship and great professional skill, Capt. Dechianeux participated in vital and hazardous operations during this period of intensive hostilities against enemy Japanese forces, fighting his ship valiantly in support of our landing in the Philippines despite -severe opposition, until the Australia was subjected to a hostile suicide dive bombing attack in which he sustained wounds which later proved fatal. His splendid devotion to duty reflects the highest credit upon Capt. Dechaineux and the Royal Australian Navy. He gallantly gave his life in the service of his country."
Leading Steward Thomas DEE 18351
Born: 12-9-1906, South Australia Enlisted: 26-4-1927 Royal Australian Navy H.M.A.S. Sydney Died: 20-11-1941, Indian Ocean, aged 35years Honoured: Panel 58, Column 2 Australian War Memorial Panel 7 Son of Michael and Catherina Anastasia Dee Husband of Phyllis Edna Mirie Dee, of Wellington, New Zealand. |
Ordinary Telegraphist Alfred Keith DEGNER 24363
Born: 27-9-1923, Victoria
Enlisted: 21-5-1940
Royal Australian Navy
H.M.A.S. Perth
Died: 1-3-1942 Sunda Strait, Netherlands East Indies, aged 19years
Honoured: Panel 73, Column 1
Australian War Memorial Panel 5
Son of Alfred Chamberlain & Myrtle Mary Degner, of Northcote, Victoria
Born: 27-9-1923, Victoria
Enlisted: 21-5-1940
Royal Australian Navy
H.M.A.S. Perth
Died: 1-3-1942 Sunda Strait, Netherlands East Indies, aged 19years
Honoured: Panel 73, Column 1
Australian War Memorial Panel 5
Son of Alfred Chamberlain & Myrtle Mary Degner, of Northcote, Victoria
Ordinary Seaman Frederick George DELANEY PM5066
Born: 22-11-1924, Victoria
Enlisted: 23-9-1942
Royal Australian Naval Reserve
H.M.A.S. Pirie
Died: 11-4-1943 aged 18years
Honoured: Panel 84, Column 1
Australian War Memorial Panel 6
Son of John and Mary Maud Delaney, of Camberwell, Victoria
Born: 22-11-1924, Victoria
Enlisted: 23-9-1942
Royal Australian Naval Reserve
H.M.A.S. Pirie
Died: 11-4-1943 aged 18years
Honoured: Panel 84, Column 1
Australian War Memorial Panel 6
Son of John and Mary Maud Delaney, of Camberwell, Victoria
Able Seaman Frederick John DELBRIDGE S4162
Born: 20-12-1907, Victoria Enlisted: 10-6-1940 Royal Australian Naval Reserve H.M.A.S. Perth Died: 1-3-1942, Sunda Strait, Netherlands East Indies, aged 34years Honoured: Panel 75, Column 2 Australian War Memorial Panel 5 Son of Frederick John and Adelaide Delbridge Husband of Hilda Beatrice Delbridge, of Earlwood, N.S.W. |
Able Seaman Hercy Darrel DENMAN PMV430
Born: 14-7-1910, Egypt
Enlisted: 17-8-1943
Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve
Attached Merchant Navy
Died: 16-12-1943 aged 33years
Honoured: Panel 84, Column 2
Australian War Memorial Panel 9A
Son of Harry Ashby & Inez de Pendorey Campo Denman
Husband of Milly Denman, of Highett, Victoria
Born: 14-7-1910, Egypt
Enlisted: 17-8-1943
Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve
Attached Merchant Navy
Died: 16-12-1943 aged 33years
Honoured: Panel 84, Column 2
Australian War Memorial Panel 9A
Son of Harry Ashby & Inez de Pendorey Campo Denman
Husband of Milly Denman, of Highett, Victoria
Able Seaman Eric Gordon DEVEREUX 22078
Born: 7-9-1921, Western Australia Enlisted: 30-4-1938 Royal Australian Navy H.M.A.S. Sydney Died: 20-11-1941, Indian Ocean, aged 20years Honoured: Panel 56, Column 3 Australian War Memorial Panel 7 Son of Gordon and Eleanor Maud Devereux, of Armadale, Western Australia. |
Leading Seaman Ronald DEVERIL 17574
Born: 11-1-1907, New South Wales
Enlisted: 15-6-1926
Royal Australian Navy
H.M.A.S. Perth
Died: 1-3-1942, Sunda Strait, Netherlands East Indies, aged 35years
Honoured: Panel 72, Column 3
Australian War Memorial Panel 5
Son of George Walter and Elizabeth Deveril
Husband of Lilly Ellen Deveril, of Campsie, N.S.W.
Born: 11-1-1907, New South Wales
Enlisted: 15-6-1926
Royal Australian Navy
H.M.A.S. Perth
Died: 1-3-1942, Sunda Strait, Netherlands East Indies, aged 35years
Honoured: Panel 72, Column 3
Australian War Memorial Panel 5
Son of George Walter and Elizabeth Deveril
Husband of Lilly Ellen Deveril, of Campsie, N.S.W.
Wireman Thomas John DEWHIRST 24693
Born: 19-9-1917, South Australia
Enlisted: 24-9-1940
Royal Australian Navy
H.M.A.S. Yarra
Died: 4-3-1942 Indian Ocean, aged 24years
Honoured: Panel 73, Column 3
Australian War Memorial Panel 9
Son of John Strickland & Clarice Nellie May Dewhirst, of Strathalbyn, South Australia.
Born: 19-9-1917, South Australia
Enlisted: 24-9-1940
Royal Australian Navy
H.M.A.S. Yarra
Died: 4-3-1942 Indian Ocean, aged 24years
Honoured: Panel 73, Column 3
Australian War Memorial Panel 9
Son of John Strickland & Clarice Nellie May Dewhirst, of Strathalbyn, South Australia.
Able Seaman Lionel Edward DHU B2073
Born: 1-3-1913, New South Wales
Enlisted: 4-9-1939
Royal Australian Naval Reserve
H.M.A.S. Sydney
Died: 20-11-1941, Indian Ocean, aged 28years
Honoured: Panel 60, Column 2
Australian War Memorial Panel 7
Son of Lionel Edward and Helen Dhu
Husband of Thelma Elizabeth Dhu, of Toowong, Queensland
Born: 1-3-1913, New South Wales
Enlisted: 4-9-1939
Royal Australian Naval Reserve
H.M.A.S. Sydney
Died: 20-11-1941, Indian Ocean, aged 28years
Honoured: Panel 60, Column 2
Australian War Memorial Panel 7
Son of Lionel Edward and Helen Dhu
Husband of Thelma Elizabeth Dhu, of Toowong, Queensland
Leading Stoker Gordon Kenneth DIX 21943
Born: 16-3-1919, Western Australia Enlisted: 7-4-1938 Royal Australian Navy H.M.A.S. Sydney Died: 20-11-1941, Indian Ocean, aged 22years Honoured: Panel 56, Column 3 Australian War Memorial Panel 7 Son of Parker and Linda Dix Husband of Jean Alice Dix, of West Perth, Western Australia. |
Able Seaman Norman Frederick Haige DIXON W981
Born: 7-9-1916, Victoria
Enlisted: 28-8-1939
Royal Australian Naval Reserve
H.M.A.S. Perth
Died: 1-3-1942, Sunda Strait, Netherlands East Indies, aged 25years
Honoured: Panel 75, Column 2
Australian War Memorial Panel 5
Son of Norman Walter and Charlotte Louise Dixon, of Williamstown, Victoria
Born: 7-9-1916, Victoria
Enlisted: 28-8-1939
Royal Australian Naval Reserve
H.M.A.S. Perth
Died: 1-3-1942, Sunda Strait, Netherlands East Indies, aged 25years
Honoured: Panel 75, Column 2
Australian War Memorial Panel 5
Son of Norman Walter and Charlotte Louise Dixon, of Williamstown, Victoria