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Memorial alms box commemorating Willis James Parker, Launceston Church Grammar School. Carved 1949.

Willis James Parker memorial alms box.

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A carved wooden Alms box commemorates Willis James Parker who was killed in action at Tsimba Ridge on Bougainville in February 1945 during World War Two. It is located at Launceston Church Grammar School, Tasmania.