This cross is a memorial to an RAAF Bomber crew who lost their lives over Germany in 1944. Each year a walk and memorial gathering are held on the anniversary of the mens' death, 22 January1944.  

	CREW Pilot Officer J. Mitchell RAAF Hobart  Sergeant J.A Atkinson RAF Sydney  Flying Officer K.W.P. Francis RAAF Sydney  Flight Sergeant R.R. Corcoran RAAF Sydney  Sergeant W. Summers RAF Scotland  Flying Officer L.W. Pearse RAAF  W.A.  Flight Sergeant R.D. Gallagher RAAF  W.A.

The history of the Cross and the search for the families of the six Australian and one Scottish crew members can be found in a booklet published by the Bothwell Historical Society with the help of a grant from the Australia Remembers  1945-1995 Program.    This is available from the Bothwell Historical Society at a cost of $6 including postage. Cheques should be made payable to The Bothwell Historical Society and sent to: Cate Ackland Apsley Park Apsley TASMANIA 7030 For more information contact Cate Ackland FAX 03 6259 1391 ph 03 6259 1151 email dackland@tassie.net.au