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FAMILY HONOUR WALL
Honour Wall pictures - "Top left to right, my cousin Wally Peeler VC, BEM, centre, wedding pic of Debbie's great uncle, Captain Ernest Homewood James, present the best man, bridesmaids and witness Brig. General Harold "Pompey" Elliott. The other witness was Dame Nellie Melba. Top right Major Ernest Homewood James, MC and Bar, MVO, VD. Pioneer of Australia's Armoured Vehicle Corps. Bottom left my Uncle Pvt Arthur Thomas McGennisken, A Coy,2/22 Battalion 'Lark Force', died as POW with the sinking of the Japanese ship Montevideo Maru 1 August 1942. Second from left Ernie's mate Brig. General Harold 'Pompey' Elliott. Cb, CMG, DSO,DCM, VD. Third from left THe Honorable Donald Melville, MLC and member of Australia's first Government, Ernie's father in law. Fourth left Debbie's father LAC Allan Crossley James, Catalina Flying Boats and Hospital ships WW11. Bottom right Debbie's Grandfather Pvt Richard Arms. WW1."