| Service number | 31199 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Able Seaman |
| Unit | HMAS Warrnambool |
| Service | Royal Australian Navy |
| Conflict/Operation | North Queensland Coast, 1947-1950 (Bomb and mine clearance) |
| Conflict Eligibility Date | North Queensland Coast, 1947-1950 (Bomb and mine clearance) |
| Date of Death | 17 September 1947 |
| Place of Death | Cockburn Reef, Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia |
| Cause of Death | Injuries |
| Age at Death | 19 |
| Cemetery or Memorial Details | Cairns Cemetery, Cairns, Queensland, Australia |
| Source | AWM file |
Roll of Honour Donald Bain Sigg
Location on the Roll of Honour
Donald Bain Sigg's name is located at panel 1 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
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Roll of Honour name projection
Donald Bain Sigg's name will be projected onto the exterior of the Hall of Memory on:
- Fri 07 July 2023 at 2:21am
- Fri 22 September 2023 at 11:02pm
- Thu 04 January 2024 at 3:21am
- Wed 10 April 2024 at 7:39pm
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.