Benalla honours memory of Captain Hec Waller and Battle of Sunda Strait

“Thank you to all who attended,” Ms Hartland said.

“We were honoured to have Mr Keith Ashfold, whose brother was on the HMAS Perth, attending.

“We also had Commander Helen Ward RAN, visiting ship liaison officer for Victoria, who was our guest speaker.”

This annual ceremony honours Captain Hec Waller, as well as the crews of two ships, the USS Houston and HMAS Perth, which were lost in the battle.

“Benalla RSL plans to hold this service every year as part of our regular schedule of events,” Ms Hartland said.