A survivor of the biggest World War II attack on Australian shores, Commander Herbert Kriloff, is remembered as one of the pioneers, in more ways than one, of the alliance between the United States and Australia.
One of the last remaining combat survivors from the biggest World War II strike on Australian shores, the Japanese bombing of Darwin, has passed away in Melbourne aged 103.The contribution of US Commander Kriloff to Australia's wartime history was described as"very significant"His ship, the USS William B. Preston, fired"an incredible" 18,000 rounds at the enemy
Commander Kriloff was at his post on the destroyer and seaplane tender USS William B. Preston, in Darwin harbour when Japanese planes attacked on February 19, 1942.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Former Age editor and author Les Carlyon dies age 76Les Carlyon died on Monday aged 76. He will be remembered as one of Australia’s finest wordsmiths.
Read more »
Former Age editor Les Carlyon dies aged 76Journalist, author and historian Les Carylon is being remembered by colleagues as a giant of a man who gave our nation many gifts.
Read more »
Gardener ‘planted bombs before he died to kill enemies’A vengeful landscape gardener is believed to have left booby traps for people he had problems with before he died. 9News
Read more »
Actor Luke Perry dies aged 52 after a strokeThe star of 1990s television series Beverly Hills, 90210 and popular teen drama Riverdale dies after suffering a massive stroke at his home in Los Angeles last week.
Read more »
Actor Luke Perry dies at age 52 following strokeBREAKING Actor Luke Perry, known for roles in Beverly Hills 90210 and Riverdale, has died after suffering a stroke. He was 52.
Read more »
Actor Luke Perry dies aged 52 following strokeTributes are flowing in for actor Luke Perry who has died aged 52 following a stroke.
Read more »
Former Age editor and 'man of words' Les Carlyon dies at 76Les Carlyon died on Monday aged 76. He will be remembered as one of Australia’s finest wordsmiths.
Read more »
The Prodigy's Keith Flint dies aged 49The lead singer was found dead at his home, north-east of London.
Read more »
Veteran TV journalist Mike Willesee dies aged 76Breaking: Veteran TV journalist Mike Willesee has died at the age of 76 after a long battle with throat cancer
Read more »
Legendary television journalist Mike Willesee dies aged 76Known for his masterful interviewing skills, Willesee’s television career spanned more than 50 years, working for the ABC, the Nine network and the Seven network. 9News
Read more »