HMAS Sydney (d. 11/19/1941) Sailor Identified

iambecomelife · 11-17-21, 09:46 AM

HMAS Sydney Mystery Solved: 11/19/1941 - 11/19/2021

After 80 years, the mystery sailor from "Sydney" whose body washed up on Christmas Island has been positively identified through DNA analysis and forensic archaeology. The results will be announced at the time of this year's

annual commemoration in Australia on November 19th.

There was speculation in 2019 about one name in particular, but now we will be 100% sure.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...-80-years.html

80 years ago, he and his mates saved hundreds of lives at the cost of their own; hopefully this development will be some comfort to their descendants.

11-17-21, 09:46 AM	#1
iambecomelife Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 4,706 Downloads: 300 Uploads: 0	HMAS Sydney (d. 11/19/1941) Sailor Identified HMAS Sydney Mystery Solved: 11/19/1941 - 11/19/2021 After 80 years, the mystery sailor from "Sydney" whose body washed up on Christmas Island has been positively identified through DNA analysis and forensic archaeology. The results will be announced at the time of this year's annual commemoration in Australia on November 19th. There was speculation in 2019 about one name in particular, but now we will be 100% sure. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...-80-years.html 80 years ago, he and his mates saved hundreds of lives at the cost of their own; hopefully this development will be some comfort to their descendants. __________________ https://www.facebook.com/WolvesoftheKaiser/