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Dateline
- December 2, 2008
DNA Test results – The Unknown Sailor
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Recent
DNA testing of samples taken from a number of relatives of the
crew of HMAS Sydney II has failed to identify the remains of the
unknown sailor. The sailor's remains were exhumed from Christmas
Island in October 2006.
Although the remains have not as yet been identified, they are
believed to be those of a crew member of HMAS Sydney II, which
was sunk off the West Australian Coast on 19 November 1941 following
enemy action. All 645 crew from HMAS Sydney II perished.
While an official reinterment and memorial service for the Unknown
Sailor was held in Geraldton on 19 November 2008, the case is
by no means closed.
DNA testing conducted by the Australia Centre for Ancient DNA
located in Adelaide has excluded 15 crew members short listed
following a thorough and methodical forensic and historical investigation
in an attempt to identify the remains.
Family of HMAS Sydney II crew members who wish to be considered
for DNA testing and comparison against the remains of the Unknown
Sailor are asked to make contact with the Christmas Island Investigation
Team by letter to:
Director Navy Ministerials & Coordination,
Department of Defence, R1-4-C070,
Russell Offices, Canberra, ACT, 2600.
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