| Service number | 3429 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | 5th Australian Pioneer Battalion |
| Service | Australian Imperial Force |
| Conflict/Operation | First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Conflict Eligibility Date | First World War, 1914-1921 |
| Date of Death | 25 October 1916 |
| Place of Death | France |
| Cause of Death | Died of wounds |
| Place of Association | Culcairn, New South Wales, Australia |
| Cemetery or Memorial Details | Caterpillar Valley Cemetery, Longueval, Picardie, France |
| Source | AWM145 Roll of Honour cards, 1914-1918 War, Army |
Roll of Honour Sydney Oswald McPherson
Location on the Roll of Honour
Sydney Oswald McPherson's name is located at panel 175 in the Commemorative Area at the Australian War Memorial (as indicated by the poppy on the plan).
Personal Service Records
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War Graves
The Office of Australian War Graves has the location and other information about war graves and memorials. Search the records of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for details about First and Second World War graves.
Roll of Honour name projection
Sydney Oswald McPherson's name will be projected onto the exterior of the Hall of Memory on:
- Fri 18 August 2023 at 11:47pm
- Mon 25 September 2023 at 10:24pm
- Thu 18 January 2024 at 11:52pm
- Sat 20 April 2024 at 9:18pm
These dates and times are estimates. Please note that previous advised times on this site have recently been changed to ensure that early evening projections are clearly visible and not affected by twilight. The actual time of projection could also change as a result of weather and other factors, so it is advisable to check closer to the date. In the rare event of a temporary loss of electrical power, the names scheduled for display in that period will not appear until the next time listed.