Kearsley Community Dawn Service Committee

Kearsley Community Dawn Service Committee Preserving the military history of Kearsley, Abernethy and Elrington.

Today marks 109 years since Private Henry Cooper of Kearsley was killed in action in World War I during the Battle of Me...
06/06/2026

Today marks 109 years since Private Henry Cooper of Kearsley was killed in action in World War I during the Battle of Messines. He has no known grave but is listed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial in Belgium.

May Private Cooper’s sacrifice remain at the forefront of our minds today.

We will honour and remember his service. He will never be forgotten.

Today marks 111 years since Private Patrick Egan of Edenville died of wounds as a result of his service on the Gallipoli...
24/05/2026

Today marks 111 years since Private Patrick Egan of Edenville died of wounds as a result of his service on the Gallipoli peninsula during World War I. He has no known grave but is listed on the Lone Pine Memorial at Gallipoli.

May Private Egan’s sacrifice remain at the forefront of our minds today.

We will honour and remember his service. He will never be forgotten.

Today marks 26 years since Lance Corporal Shawn Lewis of Kearsley passed away while on active duty in Bougainville.May L...
19/05/2026

Today marks 26 years since Lance Corporal Shawn Lewis of Kearsley passed away while on active duty in Bougainville.

May Lance Corporal Lewis’ sacrifice remain at the forefront of our minds today.

We will honour and remember his service. He will never be forgotten.

Lest We Forget.
12/05/2026

Lest We Forget.

Today marks 85 years since Private Henry Rundle of Kearsley was killed in action in World War II during the Siege of Tob...
05/05/2026

Today marks 85 years since Private Henry Rundle of Kearsley was killed in action in World War II during the Siege of Tobruk. He is buried at Tobruk War Cemetery in Libya.

May Private Rundle’s sacrifice remain at the forefront of our minds today.

We will honour and remember his service. He will never be forgotten.

We had an absolute thrill last week to be special guests of Corporal Johnson, who generously hosted us for a guided tour...
04/05/2026

We had an absolute thrill last week to be special guests of Corporal Johnson, who generously hosted us for a guided tour of the School of Infantry - Australian Army, including the Arthur Francis Centre.

The Centre honours the remarkable life of service of Kearsley’s own Warrant Officer Arthur Francis, who rose to become the highest‑ranking enlisted officer in the Australian Army. Visiting the Centre, particularly as we approach the 10th anniversary of his passing, reminded us of what a special man he was.

During our visit, we toured the Centre, explored the museum and had the privilege of presenting a History of the Rising Sun Hat Badge Collection to the Regimental Sergeant Major, as a small token of our appreciation for the School of Infantry’s ongoing support of our commemorative activities.

Corporal Johnson was also the commander of the catafalque party at our 2026 Dawn Service, and we are incredibly grateful not only for her leadership on the day, but for the opportunity to give us this tour.

Today marks 79 years since Driver James Ridgely of Abernethy passed away at his home as a result of his service during W...
02/05/2026

Today marks 79 years since Driver James Ridgely of Abernethy passed away at his home as a result of his service during World War II. He is buried at Aberdare Cemetery.

May Driver Ridgely’s sacrifice remain at the forefront of our minds today.

We will honour and remember his service. He will never be forgotten.

Today marks 108 years since Sapper Cyril Todman of Abernethy was killed in action in World War I while on the Somme. He ...
29/04/2026

Today marks 108 years since Sapper Cyril Todman of Abernethy was killed in action in World War I while on the Somme. He is buried at Querrieu British Cemetery in northern France.

May Sapper Todman’s sacrifice remain at the forefront of our minds today.

We will honour and remember his service. He will never be forgotten.

We’re grateful to have been invited to attend Kearsley Public School’s Anzac Day commemoration this morning.It was a sol...
28/04/2026

We’re grateful to have been invited to attend Kearsley Public School’s Anzac Day commemoration this morning.

It was a solemn ceremony which reminded all of us in attendance - both young and old - of the importance of never forgetting the stories of those brave and selfless men and women who have answered the call to duty. Choosing to put others ahead of themselves. To serve us.

To show our appreciation to the students for their leadership and ensuring the next generation doesn’t forget the sacrifices of our service personnel, we gifted them with a complete Sands of Gallipoli commemorative collection.

The Great Anzac Slice Showdown was a unique and fun way for all those local bakers to show off their skills in the kitch...
26/04/2026

The Great Anzac Slice Showdown was a unique and fun way for all those local bakers to show off their skills in the kitchen.

The Anzac Slice Connoisseur (ASC) spent a considerable amount of time following the Dawn Service to taste and re-taste all of the entries.

Following much deliberation, the ASC determined the top three in show to be:

🥇 Michelle Goldie
🥈 Lyn Fallon
🥉 Peta Barber

Congratulations to all three - we hope you enjoy your prizes and the bragging rights you have for the next 12 months.

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