Since World War I it has been widely recognised that Australia's war experiences have played a key role in our evolving sense of national identity. Across Australia, a local sense of involvement in war was remembered and commemorated, often through the erection of public memorials but also by naming streets and places in honor of those individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice in meeting the challenge of the defense of democracy and freedom.
The Bundaberg region has a history of recognising our veterans through street naming. Especially in the years following World War 2, various Councils formally named new roads or changed the names of existing streets to commemorate the service of veterans from the region. Whilst the exact number of such streets is not currently known, Council believes that at least 50 streets across the region are named after service personnel with a local connection to the Bundaberg region.
Council has a strong commitment to the commemoration and preservation of the service history of the Bundaberg Region and acknowledges the contributions of veterans and families to World War I, World War II, and other recognised conflicts.
The purpose of the Streets of Remembrance Program is to provide a means for Council to honour this service history. This will occur through badging of eligible streets that were named after these local veterans (living or deceased) or families.
Streets of Remembrance Guideline
How to get involved?
Nominate an existing street or nominate a service person for future street naming. These applications will be assesed in phase two as specified within the project guidelines.
Streets Recognised
The following streets have been identified for recognition under this program. Badged street signs will be rolled out on these streets over the coming weeks. Please see below for information on when each street was named and about each of the veterans, including details of their service.
The information below has been gathered from Council records and the Australian National Archives. Council makes no guarantees regarding the accuracy of the information contained. If you feel this information is factually incorrect please contact development@bundaberg.qld.gov.au to discuss.
Aitkenhead Street, Bundaberg East
Aitkenhead Street was named after Private James Aikenhead in July 1951. James Aitkenhead was a permanent resident of Bundaberg when he enlisted and served in the 2/31st Australian Infantry Battalion during the Second World War. He was presumed deceased on 19 November 1942 in New Guinea. Prior to enlistment, his occupation was a truck driver.
Service Number: QX23731
Barrit Street, Bundaberg East
Barrit Street was named after Private Leonard Barrit in July 1951. Leonard Barrit was born in Bundaberg and remained a resident when he enlisted. Leonard Barrit served in the 2/9th Australian Infantry Battalion during the Second World War. He was killed in action at the age of 22 in New Guinea on 4 September 1942. Prior to enlistment, his occupation was a dairy farmer.
Service Number: QX3455
Bust Street, Svensson Heights
Bust Street was named after Corporal Victor Lloyd Bust in July 1951. Victor Bust was born in Bundaberg and remained a resident when he enlisted. Victor Bust served in the 49th Australian Infantry Battalion during the Second World War, 1939 – 1947. He was killed in action on 13 December 1942 in New Guinea. Prior to enlistment, his occupation was slaughterman.
Service Number: QX44205
Cameron Street, Bundaberg North
Cameron Street was named after Gunner Burnett Ronald Cameron in December 1951. Burnett Cameron was born in Bundaberg and remained a resident when he enlisted. Burnett Cameron served in the 2/10th Field Regiment during the Second World War. He was wounded in action and evacuated to the 2nd/4th Australian Casualty Clearing Station, and he died of wounds at Singapore on 5 February 1942. Prior to enlistment, his occupation was stockman.
Medals:
- 1939/45 Star
- Pacific Star
- Defence Medal
- War medal
- Australian Service Medal
As well as the above medal entitlement a memorial scroll was issued to his next of kin.
Service Number: QX8358
Cummins Street, Bundaberg North
Cummins Street was named after Private Mark Harold Cummings in November 1951. Mark Cummings was a resident of Bundaberg when he enlisted. Mark Cummings served in the 2/12 Field Ambulance AAMC Centaur during the Second World War. He was killed in action at sea off Brisbane QLD on 14 May 1943.
Medals:
- Pacific Star
Service Number: QX25635
Drewe Street, Kepnock
Drewe Street was named after Flight Sergeant Arthur Douglas Drewe in July 1951. Arthur Drewe was a resident of Bundaberg when he enlisted. Arthur Drewe served in the No. 150 Squadron (RAAF) during the Second World War. He died during a flying battle over the Mediterranean Sea on 26 August 1943.
Service Number: 414474
Eastgate Street, Bundaberg East
Eastgate Street was named after Flight Sergeant Mervyn Louis Eastgate in July 1951. Mervyn Eastgate was born in Bundaberg and remained a resident when he enlisted. Mervyn Eastgate served in the No. 223 Squadron (RAAF) during the Second World War. He died during a flying battle over the Middle East on 2 April 1943.
Service Number: 405351
Galley Street, Kepnock
Galley Street was named after Private Frank Edward Galley in July 1951. Frank Galley was born in Bundaberg and remained a resident when he enlisted. Frank Galley served in the 52nd Australian Infantry Battalion during the First World War. He was wounded in action 18 October 1917 in the seas of France and later died on 27 April 1918.
Medals:
- Victory Medal & British War Medal
- Memorial Plaque
- Memorial Scroll
Service Number: 789
Glasgow Street, Svensson Heights
Glasgow Street was named after Private James Franklyn Glasgow in July 1951. James Glasgow was born in Bundaberg and remained a resident of Burnett Heads when he enlisted. James Glasgow served in the 9th Australian Infantry Battalion during the First World War. He was killed in action on 23 July 1916 in France.
Medals:
- Victory Medal
- Memorial Plaque
- Memorial Scroll
Service Number: 2380
Greenwood Street, Kepnock
Greenwood Street was named after Ordinary Seaman James Herbert Greenwood in July 1951. James Greenwood was born in Bundaberg and remained a resident when he enlisted. James Greenwood served on the HMAS Sydney during the Second World War. He was killed in action at sea in the Indian Ocean on 20 November 1941.
Service Number: 24066
Hay Street East & Hay Street West, Avenell Heights
Hay Street (East & West) was named after Flight Sergeant Roy Hay in November 1951. Roy Hay was born in Bundaberg and remained a resident when he enlisted. Roy Hay served in the No. 75 Squadron (RAAF) during the Second World War. He died during a flying battle over New Guinea on 19 July 1944.
Service Number: 434252
Highland Street, Bundaberg East
Highland Street was named after Private Charles Highland in July 1951. Charles Highland was born in Bundaberg and remained a resident of Yandaran when he enlisted. Charles Highland served in the 1st Independent Company during the Second World War. He died at sea, aboard the Montevideo Maru in the South China Sea on 1 July 1942. Prior to enlistment, his occupation was labourer.
Medals:
- 1939/45 Star
- Pacific Star
- War Medal
- Australian Service Medal
- Memorial Scroll
Service Number: QX15058
Jones Street, Apple Tree Creek
Jones Street was named after Private Noel Jones in July 1951. Noel Jones was born in Mount Perry and remained a resident of East Bundaberg when he enlisted. Noel Jones served in the 2/25th Australian Infantry Battalion during the Second World War. He died of illness in New Guinea on 8 January 1944. Prior to enlistment, his occupation was labourer.
Medals:
- 1939/45 Star
- Pacific Star
- War Medal
- Australian Service Medal
- Memorial Scroll
Service Number: QX28905
Laack Street, Kepnock
Laack Street was named after Private William Albert Laack in July 1951. William Laack was born in Bundaberg and remained a resident when he enlisted. William Laack served in the 45th Australian Infantry Battalion during the First World War. He died of injuries in New Guinea on 30 October 1942. Prior to enlistment, his occupation was a fireman at the sugar mill.
Medals:
- 1939/45 Star
- Pacific Star
- Defence Medal
- War Medal
- Australian Service Medal
- Memorial Scroll
Service Number: QX13073
Lester Street, Norville
Lester Street was named after Warrant Officer Donald Joseph Lester in November 1951. Donald Lester was a resident of Bundaberg when he enlisted. Donald Lester served in the No. 83 Squadron (RAAF) during the Second World War. He died during a flying battle over France on 6 August 1944.
Service Number: 425173
Lloyd Street, Walkervale
Lloyd Street was named after Lance Sergeant Lloyd Henry Jones in December 1951. Lloyd Jones was born in Bundaberg and remained a resident when he enlisted. Lloyd Jones served in the 47th Australian Infantry Battalion during the Second World War. He was killed in action in Bougainville, Solomon Islands on 12 January 1945. Prior to enlistment, his occupation was a clerk.
Service Number: QX45435
Logan Street, Norville
Logan Street was named after Trooper Richard Cecil Harold Logan in December 1951. Richard Logan was born in Bundaberg and remained a resident of South Kalkie when he enlisted. Richard Logan served in 2/7th Calvary Commando Regiment during the Second World War. He was killed in action in New Guinea on 19 December 1942. Prior to enlistment, his occupation was a cane cutter.
Service Number: QX5228
Luther Street, Svensson Heights
Luther Street was named after Captain John Fitzmaurice Guy Luther in September 1950. John Luther was a resident of Bundaberg when he enlisted. John Luther served in the 15th Australian Infantry Battalion during the First World War. He was killed in action in Gallipoli on 26 August 1915. Prior to enlistment, his occupation was medical practitioner.
Medals:
- Victory Medal
- Memorial Plaque
- Memorial Scroll
Service Number: 4783
Major Chapman Street, Kepnock
Major Chapman Street was named after Major Duncan Chapman in July 1951. Duncan Chapman was associated with Maryborough Qld when he enlisted. Duncan Chapman served in the 45th Australian Infantry Battalion during the First World War. He was killed in action in France on 6 August 1916. Prior to enlistment, his occupation was a farmer.
Massey Street, Bundaberg East
Massey Street was named after Sapper John James Massey in July 1951. John Massey was a resident of Booyal via Childers when he enlisted. John Massey served in the 59 Corps Field Park Company during the Second World War.
Service Number: QX29257
McKewen Street, Svensson Heights
McKewen Street was named after Signalman Owen McKewen in July 1951. Owen McKewen was born in Bundaberg and remained a resident of Moorlands via Bundaberg when he enlisted. Owen McKewen served in the 17 Infantry Brigade Signal Section during the Second World War. He died due to illness in New Guinea on 24 November 1945. Prior to enlistment, he was occupied as a carter u/e.
Service Number: QX32354
Melvin Street, Norville
Melvin Street was named after Private Arthur William Melvin in December 1951. Arthur Melivn was associated with Bundaberg when he enlisted. Arthur Melvin served in the 2/15th Australian Infantry Battalion during the Second World War. He died of wounds in Egypt on 30 October 1994. Prior to enlistment, he was occupied as a fisherman.
Medals:
- 1939/45 Star
- Africa Star with 8th Clasp
- Defence Medal
- War Medal
- Australian Service Medal
Service Number: QX13029
Nixon Street, Kepnock
Nixon Street was named after Sergeant Noel Louis Nixon in September 1957. Louis Nixon was born in Bundaberg when he enlisted. Louis Nixon served in the No. 4 Service Flying Training Schools (RAAF) during the Second World War. His death was accidental and occurred in Clackline, Western Australia, on 9 October 1942.
Service Number: 414073
Orr Street, Bundaberg East
Orr Street was named after Flight Sergeant Thomas Allan Orr in July 1951. Thomas Orr was a resident of Bundaberg when he enlisted. Thomas Orr served in the No. 464 Squadron (RAAF) during the Second World War. He died in a flying battle over Northern France on 5 August 1944.
Service Number: 426905
Parry Street, Svensson Heights
Parry Street was named after Flight Sergeant Ronald Wilford Parry in July 1951. Ronald Parry was born in Bundaberg and remained a resident when he enlisted. Ronald Parry served in the No. 80 Squadron (RAAF) during the Second World War. He was presumed dead at sea between Noemfoor Island and Morotai Island on 13 January 1945.
Service Number: 434265
Ross Street, Svensson Heights
Ross Street was named after Flight Sergeant Herbert John Ross in July 1951. January 1945. Herbert Ross was born in Bundaberg and remained a resident when he enlisted. Herbert Ross served in the No. 35 Squadron (RAAF) during the Second World War. He died during air operations in Hoogstraten, Belgium on 30 May 2943.
Service Number: 405233
Scotton Street, Kepnock
Scotton Street was named after Flying Officer John Norman Scotton in July 1951. John Scotton was born in Bundaberg and remained a resident when he enlisted. John Scotton served in the No. 36 Squadron (RAAF) during the Second World War. His death was accidental in the Middle East on 5 September 1943.
Service Number: 405559
Taylor Street, Kepnock
Taylor Street was named after Lance Sergeant Denis Charles Taylor in October 1950. Denis Taylor was born in Bundaberg and remained a resident when he enlisted. Denis Taylor served in the 15th Australian Infantry Battalion during the Second World War. He was killed in action in Gallipoli on 1 May 1915.
Service Number: 501
Tummon Street, Walkervale
Tummon Street was named after Private Alan Stanley Tummon in July 1951. Alan Stanley was born in Rockhampton and a resident of Bundaberg when he enlisted. Alan Stanley served in the Headquarters New Guinea Area AASC during the Second World War. He died at sea aboard the Montevideo Maru in the South China Sea on 1 July 1942.
Service Number: QX64915
Walters Street, Bundaberg North
Walters Street was named after Private Herbert Ernest Walters in September 1952. Herbert Walters was born in Mount Perry and a resident of Childers when he enlisted. Herbert Walters served in the 2/25th Australian Infantry Battalion during the Second World War. He was killed in action in Syria on 19 June 1941.
Service Number: QX10513
Watkin Street, Svensson Heights
Watkin Street was named after Flight Lieutenant Albert Ernest Watkin in July 1951. Albert Watkin was born in Bundaberg and remained a resident when he enlisted. Albert Watkin served in the No. 452 Squadron (RAAF) during the Second World War. His death was accidental in Rockhampton on 16 November 1943.
Service Number: 405265
Wyllie Street, Kepnock
Wyllie Street was named after Sister Joyce Wyllie in October 1950. Joyce Wyllie was a permanent resident of Bundaberg when she enlisted. Joyce Wyllie served in the Australian Army Nursing Service attached to 2/3 Australian Hospital Ship Centaur during the Second World War. She was killed in action at sea on 14 May 1943.
Service Number: NFX138687
Wynter Street, Walkervale
Wynter Street was named after LTGEN Henry Douglas Wynter in May 1940. Henry Wynter was born in Gin Gin. Henry Wynter served in the 1st AIF in the First World War and then in the 9th Division of the Australian Infantry Force in the Second World War. He died of illness in Australia on 7 February 1945.
Service Number: WW2 - QX6150
