John Windeyer Fisher commemorative plaque

15 October 2025

Plaque commemorating John Windeyer Fisher, a Second World War officer with ties to Albury. He was killed in action on 16 December 1942 when the Divisional Cavalry were engaged in the Battle of El Agheila. John is buried at Tripoli War Cemetery, Libya.

Contributors note: "Albury War Memorial on Albury-Fairlie Road on 15th October 2025. Shows plaque for J W Fisher."

Creator: Gail Cook

Contributor: Gail Cook

Source: Entry in the 2025 Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt.

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John Windeyer Fisher commemorative plaque

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