Raymond Edward Hurst 1915–1945 – Family Tree

Raymond Edward Hurst, 1915–1945 (aged 29 years)

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Raymond Edward Hurst

Name: Raymond Edward /Hurst/
Given names: Raymond Edward
Surname: Hurst

Sex Male

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Birth	11 September 1915 22 20 Paddington, New South Wales, Australia
Military	2/19th Battalion Australian Army Note: Raymond Edward Hurst, NX35228 2/19th Battalion. Transferred from Singapore as part of B force, He had been in Changi, sent to Sandakan 7th July 1942 his record said he died 2nd April 1945. Because the Scandal of Sandakan was covered up for many years after WW2, his mother never gave up writing for years to find out what happened to her son,. she did find out when and how he died before she passed away. The family story Ray had his appendix removed in the camp he was sick and could not work. He was killed by a Japanese bayonet.
Marriage of parents	Edward Charles Hurst — Doris Fannie Boyton — View this family 1915 St Peters, New South Wales, Australia
Death of a paternal grandfather	Charles George Hurst 30 September 1924 Wagga Wagga North, New South Wales, Australia Cause: Accidently killed - overturned sulky, broken neck Note: The Sydney Morning Herald (New South Wales : 1842 - 1954) Wednesday 1 October 1924 The Sydney Morning Herald (New South Wales : 1842 - 1954) Wednesday 1 October 1924 DRIVING FATALITY MAIL COACH OVERTURNS. WAGGA, Tuesday. One of the best known mail coach contractors in this part of the State, Mr. Charles Hurst, was killed today. He left Wagga this morning with a load of mail and a passenger, Mr. Doherty, who had an arrived from Sydney, and was proceeding to Wantabadgery Station on a holiday visit. When the coach was about 16 miles from Wagga one of the wheels ran into a deep rut. The vehicle turned right over, pinning the two men underneath. Mr. Doherty, after great difficulty, freed himself, and crawled from underneath. He tried to move the heavy load off Hurst, but failed to do so, and then walked to a farm for help. When assistance arrived the vehicle and horse were moved, and Hurst's body was recovered. His neck had been broken, and death had apparently been instantaneous. Hurst had been driving the same mail for over 20 years, and was highly respected by the settlers INQUEST An inquest in his death was held on the same day of his death in Wagga.
Burial of a paternal grandfather	Charles George Hurst October 1924 Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia Cemetery: Wagga Wagga Monumental Cemetery, Kooringal Road, Kooringal, New South Wales, Australia
Newspaper Article	Newspaper Article 31 March 1943 Borneo Note: Friends will be pleased to learn that Mr. and Mrs. E. Hurst, of Forsyth-street, Wagga have been notified by the Minister for the Army that their son Private Raymond Edward Hurst, who was previously reported missing in Malaya, is now a prisoner of war In Borneo. Friends will be pleased to learn that Mr. and Mrs. E. Hurst, of Forsyth-street, Wagga have been notified by the Minister for the Army that their son Private Raymond Edward Hurst, who was previously reported missing in Malaya, is now a prisoner of war In Borneo. Daily Advertiser (Wagga Wagga, NSW : 1911 - 1954) Wednesday 31 March 1943 p 2 Article
Death	April 1945 (aged 29 years) Sandakan. Sabah, Malaysia Cause of death: died as a prisoner of war at Sandakan during World War 2
In Memorium	In Memorium 1 November 1945 Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia Note: ROLL OF HONOR ROLL OF HONOR HURST— In loving memory of our darling son, NX35228, Private Raymond Edward Hurst, of 2/19 Batt., Eight Division, died at Sandakan, Borneo, in April last. The stars are shining on a grave not far away, Where they laid our darling son six months ago to-day. Inserted by his loving mother and father. Daily Advertiser (Wagga Wagga, NSW : 1911 - 1954) Thursday 1 November 1945 p 2 Family Notices
In Memorium	In Memorium 2 April 1947 Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia Note: ROLL OF HONOR ROLL OF HONOR HURST. — NX35228, Pte. Ray Hurst, 2/19 Btn., 8th Div., died of illness while P.O.W. at Sandakan, Borneo, April, 1945. Always remembered by Arthur, Stan, Jack and Mr. and Mrs. J. Gillard. ROLL OF HONOR HURST. — With deepest love and remembrance in our hearts for Raymond, our darling son, Pte. R. E. Hurst. 2/29 Btn., 8th Div., who lost his life at Sandakan, Borneo, on April 2, 1945. Two years have rolled between. I know you are not here, dear. Yet I recall the might-have-been, In spirit you are near; And over all the torture and pain I know that we shell meet again. Longed for always. Inserted by his loving mother and father. ROLL OF HONOR HURST— In loving memory of my very dear friend, private Raymond Edward Hurst. D Coy., 2/19 Btn., 8th Div., died whilst P.O.W., Sandakan, Borneo, April 2, 1945. He lies across the ocean With Australians brave. May God make us worthy Of the sacrifice he made. May the sunshine he missed On life's highway Be found in God's haven of rest. Inserted by his loving friend Paul. Daily Advertiser (Wagga Wagga, NSW : 1911 - 1954) Wednesday 2 April 1947 p 2 Family Notices

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father	Links Birth: 1893 27 22 — Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia Marriage: 1915 — St Peters, New South Wales, Australia Death: 9 January 1973 — Oatley, New South Wales, Australia Burial: January 1973 — Wagga Wagga Cemetery, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Doris Fannie Boyton Raymond Edward Hurst Edward Charles Hurst 1893–1973 Birth: 1893 27 22 — Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia Death: 9 January 1973 — Oatley, New South Wales, Australia
mother	Links Birth: 1895 — Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia Marriage: 1915 — St Peters, New South Wales, Australia Death: 17 February 1979 — Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia Burial: 20 February 1979 — Wagga Wagga Cemetery, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Edward Charles Hurst Raymond Edward Hurst Doris Fannie Boyton 1895–1979 Birth: 1895 — Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia Death: 17 February 1979 — Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage	Marriage — 1915 — St Peters, New South Wales, Australia
8 months himself	Links Birth: 11 September 1915 22 20 — Paddington, New South Wales, Australia Military: 2/19th Battalion Australian Army Newspaper Article: Newspaper Article — 31 March 1943 — Borneo Death: April 1945 — Sandakan. Sabah, Malaysia In Memorium: In Memorium — 1 November 1945 — Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia In Memorium: In Memorium — 2 April 1947 — Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Raymond Edward Hurst 1915–1945 Birth: 11 September 1915 22 20 — Paddington, New South Wales, Australia Death: April 1945 — Sandakan. Sabah, Malaysia

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Military	Raymond Edward Hurst, NX35228 2/19th Battalion. Transferred from Singapore as part of B force, He had been in Changi, sent to Sandakan 7th July 1942 his record said he died 2nd April 1945. Because the Scandal of Sandakan was covered up for many years after WW2, his mother never gave up writing for years to find out what happened to her son,. she did find out when and how he died before she passed away. The family story Ray had his appendix removed in the camp he was sick and could not work. He was killed by a Japanese bayonet.
Newspaper Article	Friends will be pleased to learn that Mr. and Mrs. E. Hurst, of Forsyth-street, Wagga have been notified by the Minister for the Army that their son Private Raymond Edward Hurst, who was previously reported missing in Malaya, is now a prisoner of war In Borneo. Daily Advertiser (Wagga Wagga, NSW : 1911 - 1954) Wednesday 31 March 1943 p 2 Article
In Memorium	ROLL OF HONOR HURST— In loving memory of our darling son, NX35228, Private Raymond Edward Hurst, of 2/19 Batt., Eight Division, died at Sandakan, Borneo, in April last. The stars are shining on a grave not far away, Where they laid our darling son six months ago to-day. Inserted by his loving mother and father. Daily Advertiser (Wagga Wagga, NSW : 1911 - 1954) Thursday 1 November 1945 p 2 Family Notices
In Memorium	ROLL OF HONOR HURST. — NX35228, Pte. Ray Hurst, 2/19 Btn., 8th Div., died of illness while P.O.W. at Sandakan, Borneo, April, 1945. Always remembered by Arthur, Stan, Jack and Mr. and Mrs. J. Gillard. ROLL OF HONOR HURST. — With deepest love and remembrance in our hearts for Raymond, our darling son, Pte. R. E. Hurst. 2/29 Btn., 8th Div., who lost his life at Sandakan, Borneo, on April 2, 1945. Two years have rolled between. I know you are not here, dear. Yet I recall the might-have-been, In spirit you are near; And over all the torture and pain I know that we shell meet again. Longed for always. Inserted by his loving mother and father. ROLL OF HONOR HURST— In loving memory of my very dear friend, private Raymond Edward Hurst. D Coy., 2/19 Btn., 8th Div., died whilst P.O.W., Sandakan, Borneo, April 2, 1945. He lies across the ocean With Australians brave. May God make us worthy Of the sacrifice he made. May the sunshine he missed On life's highway Be found in God's haven of rest. Inserted by his loving friend Paul. Daily Advertiser (Wagga Wagga, NSW : 1911 - 1954) Wednesday 2 April 1947 p 2 Family Notices

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24 October 2019 – 13:29:21

Author of last change: Sandie McKoy

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father Parents Charles George Hurst Sarah Ann McLean	Edward Charles Hurst 1893–1973
mother	Doris Fannie Boyton 1895–1979
himself	Raymond Edward Hurst 1915–1945

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Raymond Edward Hurst(1915–1945)