Petersham Public School Air Accident Memorial Plaques Middle Image Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background On 2 May 1945, an Airforce Mosquito aircraft exploded over Petersham. Petersham Public School erected a memorial to the aircrew in the form of plaques around the base of a flagpole. Inscription LEST WE FORGET. Plaque 1 In memory of F/Lt. David George Rochford. Result of air accident over this school. 2nd May, 1945. Erected by Petersham Public School. Plaque 2 In memory of L.A.C. Charles Broughton Boydell. Result of air accident over this school. 2nd May, 1945. Erected by Petersham Public School. Related links PLANE CRASH OVER PETERSHAM (4 May 1945) Veterans listed on this memorial Veterans listed on this memorial Sort by Family nameGiven nameWar Order AscDesc Items per page 1050100- All - Apply Last held rank Given name Family name Conflict/s Service No. Service Campaign Read more LAC Charles Broughton Boydell World War 2 view F/Lt David George Rochford World War 2 view Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Petersham Public School 25 Hunter Street Petersham NSW 2049 Local Government Area Inner West Council Memorial type Board/roll/plaque/tablet Recorded by Mr Rusty Priest AM, former RSL State President (NSW Branch) Conflict/s Second World War, 1939–45