| 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 |
| Places | |
| Conflict/Operation | Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Lieutenant Hugh Randall Syme
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.
Collection items
Rolls
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Honours and Awards:
- Unit
- HMS Vernon
- Conflict
- Second World War, 1939-1945
- Rank
- Lieutenant
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Honours and Awards:
- Unit
- HMS Vernon
- Conflict
- Second World War, 1939-1945
- Rank
- Lieutenant
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Honours and Awards:
- Unit
- HMS Vernon
- Conflict
- Second World War, 1939-1945
- Rank
- Lieutenant
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Honours and Awards (Recommendation):
- Conflict
- Second World War, 1939-1945
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Honours and Awards (Recommendation):
- Conflict
- Second World War, 1939-1945
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Honours and Awards (Recommendation):
- Conflict
- Second World War, 1939-1945
Timeline
| Date of birth | 20/02/1903 | |
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| Date of death | 07/11/1965 |
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- Syme, Hugh Randall, GC, GM and Bar (Lieutenant)
- Syme, Hugh Randall, GC, GM and Bar (Lieutenant)
- Syme, Hugh Randall, GC, GM and Bar (Lieutenant)
- Syme, Hugh Randall, GC, GM and Bar (Lieutenant)
- Officer's undress jacket : Lieutenant H R Syme Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve