A special Commemorative Service for the 2/3 AHS Centaur will be conducted under the auspices of Macksville RSL sub-Branch this Saturday at the War Memorial, River St, Macksville at 11am.
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The sinking of the unarmed hospital ship is of particular significance to the Nambucca Valley as Macksville's Dr Hindmarsh was one of the 268 casualties.
Also lost was Aubrey Long brother of Macksville businessman Arthur Long, and the family of Eric Taylor (survivor, since deceased) was farming at Tewinga.
The Centaur sustained the greatest loss of life of any Australian merchant vessel in WWII.
Related: Last year's 75th commemorative event
Attendees will be offered a poppy for placing on the communal wreath ... please indicate if you wish to lay a separate wreath or floral tribute.
Following the service, please join us at the Macksville Ex-Services Club. Refreshments at own expense.
Contact Jan Thomas at jthomas44@bigpond.com or 02 6564 8400.
