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Tom Presnell, Jan 1943


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      Description: Black and white photo of Tom Presnell in uniform, dated Jan 1943, location unknown. Tom Presnell, from Cygnet, had his ship commandeered by the US Navy during World War II near New Guinesa. As a result he was made a captain in the US Navy. Unfortunately he was killed during the War. In memory of Tom and another local, an illuminated cross was placed on the Methodist Church in Cygnet.

Format: Pictorial and artistic works
Object: photographs

Titles:
Tom Presnell, Jan 1943

Subjects: war memorials

People/Orgs: Presnell, Tom

Places: Cygnet, Tasmania

Institution: Cygnet Living History Museum Inc.

Object number: CLH_10023

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