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Emotional farewell to World War II veteran Richard “Dick” Hobley in Nyabing

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World War II veteran Richard “Dick” Hobley died in Albany this month aged 98.
Camera IconWorld War II veteran Richard “Dick” Hobley died in Albany this month aged 98. Credit: Lex Porebski / GasgasLex

World War II veteran Richard “Dick” Hobley received a hero’s farewell in Nyabing last week.

Members of the 10th Light Horse Albany Troop escorted his hearse to the Nyabing Cemetery, where he was buried next to his mother in an emotional funeral service on Friday.

Members of the 10th Light Horse Albany Troop escorted Mr Hobley’s hearse.
Camera IconMembers of the 10th Light Horse Albany Troop escorted Mr Hobley’s hearse. Credit: Lex Porebski /GasgasLex Photos

Mr Hobley moved to Albany about five years ago, where the 10th Light Horse Albany Troop inducted him as their first honorary member.

He enlisted in the army in Katanning in May 1941 at 19.

It was an emotional farewell for a man known by many across the Great Southern.
Camera IconIt was an emotional farewell for a man known by many across the Great Southern. Credit: Lex Porebski / GasgasLex Photos

After serving with the 10th Light Horse Regiment for several years, he was transferred to the 2/1st Australian Pioneer Battalion and saw action in Borneo.

Mr Hobley, 98, died surrounded by his loved ones in Albany on June 6.

You can read our tribute here.

The service was held in Mr Hobley’s old home town of Nyabing.
Camera IconThe service was held in Mr Hobley’s old home town of Nyabing. Credit: Lex Porebski / GasgasLex Photos

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