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30-November-2020 : Original location at Glandore (Stephen Warren)
30-November-2020 : Original location at Glandore (Stephen Warren)

Photographs supplied by Stephen Warren, Danielle Trewartha : Heritage Centre Coordinator City of Marion

The plaque commemorates Flying Officer Ian Stoeckel who was killed in action on the 9th November 1943 during World War Two.  He was a crew member of Welling­ton X3637 of 27 O.T.U. Royal Air Force when his aircraft collided with Stirling R919.

Ian Stoeckel was the only son of Mr and Mrs O. H. Stoeckel of Glandore. Prior to enlisting he was a member of staff of the National Bank in Burra. 

Many Burra folk will learn with regret of the death of Flying-Officer Ian Stoeckel, who has been reported killed in action in air operations in England. Ian was well and favorably known here and was prior to his enlistment, a member of the staff of the local branch of the National Bank. He also associated himself with sport and other matters, and was well liked by everyone with whom he came in contact. He was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Stoeckel. of Glandore.
Burra Record (SA), 16 November 1943.

The monument was relocated from Glandore in 2022.

Location

Address:46 Wood Street, Edwardstown Soldiers Memorial Garden, Edwardstown, 5039
State:SA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -34.982213
Long: 138.563601
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Military
Actual Event Start Date:09-November-1943
Actual Event End Date:09-November-1943
Link:http://www.vwma.org.au/

Dedication

Front Inscription

Erected to the memory of Flying Officer Ian Stoeckel

Killed in action

9th Nov 1943

Source: MA, RVWM
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au