Lieutenant Hugh Randall Syme

Birth Date 20/02/1903
Birth Place Australia: Victoria, Melbourne, Kew
Death Date 07/11/1965
Death Place Australia: Victoria, Melbourne, Richmond
Final Rank Lieutenant
Service Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve
Unit HMS Vernon
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Conflict/Operation Second World War, 1939-1945
Description

Melbourne-born Hugh Syme (1903-1965) had a lifelong involvement in the newspaper industry. He was awarded the George Cross and the George Medal and Bar for his brave work in dealing with enemy mines. Returning to Victoria, he set up a mine disposal section before leaving the navy to return to business in 1944.

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Date of birth 20/02/1903
Date of death 07/11/1965