Batman, John b. January 21, 1801 d. May 5, 1839 Explorer. An early Australian businessman, farmer, and colonial leader, he was the founder of the city of Melbourne, Australia. He also explored the Port Phillip Bay, and created the Batman Treaty for Aboriginal people. (Bio by: K) Fawkner Memorial Park, Fawkner, Victoria, Australia Plot: Old Pioneers
Ruthven, William b. May 21, 1893 d. January 12, 1970 World War I Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Sergeant in the 22nd Battalion of the Victoria Australian Imperial Forces. At Ville-sur-Ancre, France, May 19, 1918, Sergeant Ruthven's company suffered many casualties and his company commander was severely wounded. He then assumed command of the company in leading a bayonet assault on a forward German machine gun position. He rushed to the post captured the gun, wounded two of the enemy and took six prisoners. When he observed enemy...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Fawkner Memorial Park, Fawkner, Victoria, Australia Plot: 4th Ave Walls Niches (North Side) Section 1 Compartment X Niche 127
Smith, Issy b. September 16, 1890 d. September 10, 1940 World War I Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Corporal in the 1st Battalion of the Manchester Regiment. At Ypres, Belgium, on April 26, 1915, Corporal Smith on his own initiative, went forward towards enemy positions, to the assistance of a severely wounded man. He carried the man to safety, a distance of 250 yards, under extremely heavy machine gun and rifle fire. He further displayed great gallantry, in assisting, voluntarily, in bringing in many more wounded men throughout the...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Fawkner Memorial Park, Fawkner, Victoria, Australia
b. January 21, 1801 d. May 5, 1839