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Louis Stephenson Lauritz

1914-1943
Born: South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Died: Moel y Croesau, near Trawsfynydd, Wales

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  • Birth

  • Residence

  • Amateur Boxer

  • Residence: Storeman

  • Residence: Storeman

  • Military: At 3 Operational Training Sqd, R.A.F. Flight Sergeant.

  • Death: Accidental

  • Burial

  • Story: Death Notices

    <font size="2">The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1956)</font> <p>&nbsp;<strong>Tuesday 21 December 1943</strong></p><p><span>RAAF CASUALTIES</span></p> <p><span> OVERSEAS</span></p> <p><span> KILLED. AIRCRAFT&#39; ACCIDENT</span></p> <p><span> <span>LAURITZ</span>, L. S., F-Sgt, Elwood.</span></p><p>&nbsp; </p><p><font size="2">The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1956)</font></p><p>&nbsp;The Age</p><p><strong>Wednesday 24 November 1943</strong> </p> <p>&nbsp;</p><p><span> <strong>DEATHS</strong></span></p> <strong><span> On Active Service.</span></strong><p><span><span>LAURITZ</span>. &mdash;On November 20 (result of air-</span><span> craft accident in England), F. Sgt. Louis</span><span> Stephansen, R.A.A.F., loving husband of</span><span> Audrey, 394 Barkly street. Elwood, darling</span><span> daddy of little Yvonne, aged 29 years</span><span> R.I.P. Always in our hearts. Gone, but</span><span> not forgotten.</span></p> <p><span> <span>LAURITZ</span>. On November 20 (result of &nbsp;</span><span> aircraft accident in England). F. Sgt. Louis</span><span> Stephansen, R.A.A.F., beloved only son of</span><span> Louis and May <span>Lauritz</span> 360 Clarendon street,</span><span> South Melbourne, aged 29 years. R.I.P.</span><span> For ever we will remember. &nbsp; &nbsp;</span></p> <p><span> <span>LAURITZ</span>. -On November 20 (result of air-</span><span> craft accident in England). F. Sgt. Louis.</span><span> Stephansen. R A.A.F. loving son-in-law of</span><span> Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Williamson, 394 Barkly</span><span> street. Elwood. Loved by all.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><font size="2">The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1956)</font><p><strong>Saturday 27 November 1943</strong> </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span> <strong>DEATHS</strong></span></p> <strong><span> On Active Service</span></strong><p><span><span>LAURITZ</span>.-On November 20 (result of air</span><span>craft accident in England), F.-Sgt. Louis</span><span> Stephansen, R.A.A.F., loving husband o&iacute;</span><span> Audrey, 394 Barkly street, Elwood, darling</span><span> daddy of little Yvonne, aged 29 years.</span><span> -R.I.P. Always in our hearts. Gone, but</span></p> <p><span> not forgotten.</span></p> <p><span> <span>LAURITZ</span>. - On November 20 (result of</span><span> aircraft accident in England), F.-Sgt. Louis</span><span> Stephansen, R.A.A.F., beloved only son of</span><span> Louis and May <span>Lauritz</span>, 360 Clarendon street,</span><span> South Melbourne, aged 29 years. -R.I.P.</span><span> For ever we will remember.</span></p> <p><span> <span>LAURITZ</span>.-On November 20 (result of air-</span><span> craft accident in England), F.-Sgt. Louis</span><span> Stephansen, R.A.A.F., loving son-in-law of</span><span> Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Williamson, 394 Barkly</span><span> street, Elwood. -Loved by all.</span></p> <p><span> <span>LAURITZ</span>.-On November 20 (result of air</span><span>craft accident in England), Flt.-Sgt. Louis</span><span> Stephansen, dearly beloved nephew of Sophie</span> and Tom Shallard. Loved by all.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><font size="2">The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1956)</font><p><strong>Monday 20 November 1944</strong> </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span> <strong>IN MEMORIAM -</strong></span></p> <strong><span> Roll of Honour-On Active Service</span></strong><p><span> <span>LAURITZ</span>. In proud remembrance of my</span><span> dear husband, Louis, loving daddy of Yvonne,</span><span> who lost his life, England, November 20.</span><span> 1943. A beautiful memory is left behind</span><span> of our loving one so true and kind.</span><span> (Audrey.)</span></p> <p><span> <span>LAURITZ</span>. In proud and loving memory</span><span> of our darling son, Flt. Sgt, Louis Stephan</span><span>sen, R.A.A.F., who lost his life, England,</span><span> November 20, 1943. Not just today, but</span><span> every day, in silence we remember. (Mother</span><span> and father.)</span></p> <p><span> <span>LAURITZ</span>. In loving memory of our dear</span><span> son-in-law, Flt. Sgt. Louis Stephansen, re</span><span>sult aircraft accident. England. November 20,</span><span> 1943. A wonderful nature, good and</span><span> kind; a beautiful memory to leave behind.</span><span> (Inserted by Mr. and Mrs. W. F. William</span><span>son, Elwood.)</span></p><p><span> <span>LAURITZ</span>. - In fondest remembrance of</span><span> Cousin Lou. killed, aircraft accident, in</span><span> England. November 20. 1943. (Grace and</span><span> Alf Calder.)</span></p> <p><span> <span>LAURITZ</span>.-In loving memory of my be</span><span>loved nephew. Louis, who passed away In</span><span> England. November 20. 1943. -In God&#39;s</span><span> care. (Nora Calder.)</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><font size="2">The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1956)</font><p><strong>Wednesday 20 November 1946</strong></p><p><span> <strong>IN MEMORIAM</strong></span></p> <p><strong><span> Roll of Honour-On Active Service</span></strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span><span>LAURITZ</span>.-Treasured memories of Louis,</span><span> flt.-sgt., loved father of Yvonne, who lost</span><span> his life, England. November 20. 1943. (In-</span><span> serted by Audrey.)</span></p> <p><span> <span>LAURITZ</span>. - Flt.-Sgt. Louis Stepansen</span><span> (R.A.A.F.), lost his life aircraft accident,</span><span> England November 20. 1943. Loving, happy</span><span> memories of Lou. (Inserted by Mr. and Mrs.</span><span> Stenborg. Hawthorn.)</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><font size="2">The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1956)</font><p><strong>Thursday 20 November 1947</strong> </p> <p><span> <span>LAURITZ</span>. - Treasured memories of Louis, R A.A.F., loving father of Yvonne, who</span><span> lost his life. England. November 20, 1943.</span><span> (Inserted by Audrey.)</span></p> <p><span> <span>LAURITZ</span>.-In loving, memory of our dear son, Louis, killed England November 20,</span><span> 1943. -Ever in our thoughts. (Father and mother.) &nbsp;</span></p> <p><span> <span>LAURITZ</span>.-Treasured memories of my dear nephew, Louis, killed England November</span><span> 20, 1943. -We will never forget. (Nora</span> Calder.) </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><font size="2">The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1956)</font><p><strong>Saturday 20 November 1948</strong> </p><p><strong><span>IN MEMORIAM</span><span> On Active Service</span> </strong></p> <p><span> <span>LAURITZ</span>.-Treasured memories of Louis, loved father of Yvonne, killed</span><span> England, November 20, 1943. (In</span><span>serted by Audrey.)</span></p> <p><span> <span>LAURITZ</span>.-In loving memory of our darling son. Louis, kUIed in action,</span><span> R.A.A.F.. November 20, 1943. -Al</span><span>ways in our thoughts. (Father and mother.)</span></p> <p><span> <span>LAURITZ</span>.-In memory of my loving nephew. Louis, killed in England,</span><span> November 20, 1943, R.A.A.F. -Deep</span><span> In our hearts a memory ever. (Nora</span><span> Calder.)</span></p> <p><span> <span>LAURITZ</span>.-In fondest memory of</span><span> cousin Lou. who was killed in aero</span><span>plane accident over England Novem</span><span>ber 20, 1943. (Inserted by Grace and</span> Alfred Calder.)</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong><font size="2">The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1956)</font></strong></p><p><strong>Wednesday 24 November 1948</strong> </p><p><strong>Bereavement </strong></p><p>LAURITZ-Flt Sgt Louis, lost his life, England, November 20, 1941- Loving memories (inserted by Mr and Mrs Stenborg) </p>

  • Story: Roll Of Honour

    Roll of Honour - Louis Stephenson Lauritz <div> <div> Louis Stephenson Lauritz <p><strong>Service number:</strong> 401450</p> <p><strong>Rank:</strong> Flight Sergeant</p> <p><strong>Unit:</strong> 3 Operational Training RAF</p> <p><strong>Service:</strong> Royal Australian Air Force</p> <p><strong>Conflict:</strong> 1939-1945</p> <p><strong>Date of death:</strong> 20 November 1943</p> <p><strong>Place of death:</strong> United Kingdom</p> <p><strong>Cause of death:</strong> Accidental</p> <p><strong>Source:</strong> AWM148 Roll of Honour cards, 1939-1945 War, Air Force</p> </div> </div>

  • Story: Probate

    The Argus Melbourne<br>Thursday 30 March 1944<br><br>AFTER fourteen clear days from the publication hereof application will be made to the Supreme Court that PROBATE of the WILL, dated the 10th June, 1943, of LOUIS STEPHANSEN LAURITZ, formerly of 360 Clarendon street, South Melbourne, but late of the R.A.A.F., deceased, may be granted to the PUBLIC TRUSTEE for Victoria, he having been authorized to make such application by Audrey Alleith Lauritz, the executrix appointed by the said will.

  • Story: Boxing News

    <p><strong>Williamstown Chronicle&nbsp; </strong></p><p><strong>Saturday 13 May 1933</strong> </p><p><span>BOXING NEWS</span></p><p><span> Pars about Fights and Fighters .. .</span></p><p><span> SUCCESSFUL NIGHT AT MECHANICS&#39; INSTITUTE</span><span> By &quot;LEFT HOOK.&quot;</span> </p><p><span> BOXING NIGHT AT</span><span> WILLIAMSTOWN. -</span><span> A huge crowd-:attended the Mechan</span><span>ic&#39;s Institute last Tuesday.-evening,</span><span> when another big boxing night was</span><span> held under the promotion of Mr. J.</span><span> Hunt.</span><span> Boys from Newport, Spotswood.</span><span> Footscray, South Melbourne and</span><span> other districts, came to battle with</span><span> the local lads, showing the intense</span><span> intense interest being taken in the</span><span> manly art. The public will always</span><span> support a boxing night such as the</span><span> one just held, when they know they</span><span> are going to see real good fights, in</span><span> which the boys are trying all the</span><span> time and every time.</span><span> What is nicer than to see two</span><span> healthy lads fighting like demons</span><span> one striving to beat the other, shake</span><span> hands when it&#39;s all over, and leave</span><span> the ring the best of friends ?</span><span> It is true sportmanship.</span><span> There is no doubt about it, boxing</span><span> has come to stay in Williamstown,</span><span> and if handled properly will continue</span><span> to do so.</span><span> Many noted fight fans from other</span><span> suburbs, were noticed amongst the</span><span> large audience.</span><span> In the opening fight two little mites</span><span> participated. They were W. Tully</span><span> (4.10), Williamstown,. who defeated</span><span> Boy Bardell (4.10), Footscray, on</span><span> points.</span><span> The next fight was contested be</span><span> tween W. Gregson (8.5), Williams</span><span> town, and J. Tobin (8.6), South Mel</span><span> bourne. Bill was a little bit too experi</span><span> enced for Tobin, who was having his</span><span> first fight. The fight was very close and</span><span> Tobin showed great promise. He</span><span> fought a wonderful fight throughout.</span><span> He is trained by H. Miller (South</span><span> Melbourne), who will be remembered</span><span> as one of &#39;Town&#39;s star football players</span><span> a few years ago.</span><span> J. Dougall. Williamstown, defeated</span><span> J. Burgess,Footscray, on points after</span><span> a close fight. A challenge was issued</span><span> by Burgess to Dougall for a return</span><span> match to be held in Footscray on the</span><span> 29th of this month. Dougall and Greg</span><span> son are trained by Mr. Hunt.</span><span> J. Stevens (11.6), .South Melbourne,</span><span> defeated H. Shatwell (12.0), Newport,</span><span> on points after a hard fight, in which</span><span> very hard blows were exchanged.</span><span> This Stevens boy is good.</span><span> Percy King (10.6), Newport, knocked</span><span> out &quot;Moleskin&quot; Ham (10.3), Spotswood,</span><span> in the second round of a return match.</span></p> <p><span> Curly Edwards (5.4) defeated Young</span><span> Jackie Brown (5.10) on points. Curly</span><span> has the makings of a good little boxer.</span><span> Stan. Bowes, the undefeated bantam</span><span> who is trained:by H. Greaves; knocked</span><span> out R. Bishop in the third round. Stan.</span><span> is undoubtedly a comer.</span><span> A. Brown (8.10), Spotswood, knocked</span><span> out Mick Simmons (8.6), in the first</span><span> round.</span><span> The referee was Mr. Simmons</span><span> (former champion boxer of Australia),</span><span> whose decisions met with universal</span><span> approval.</span><span> The feature of the evening was the</span><span> closeness of the fights, the boys were</span><span> well-matched and gave their best, with</span><span> the result that the crowd was in a</span><span> fever of excitement all evening.</span><span> In the wrestling match between V.</span><span> Zaremba and Albert Burrel, the crowd</span><span> nearly went mad with excitement, the</span><span> contestants throwing each other out</span><span> of the ring, wanting to wrestle after</span><span> the bell, and then dragging the referee</span><span> (H. Greaves) into it. They wrestled</span><span> for four rounds of five minutes, after</span><span> which Zaremba was declared the win</span><span> ner. A return match was arranged.</span><span> These boxing nights are undoubtedly</span><span> popular, and Mr. J. Hunt and his col</span><span>leagues deserve praise for their efforts</span><span> to try and give the public good fights</span><span> and clean fights.</span><span> Vaudeville items were rendered dur</span><span> ing the evening and were much appre</span><span> ciated.</span><span> The opponents of Frank Hunt,</span><span> Williamstown and <strong>Lew <span>Lauritz</span></strong>,</span><span> South Melbourne, were unable to</span><span> attend.</span><span> The winners of the -various bouts</span><span> received silver cups.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;<strong>The Argus ,Melbourne</strong></p><p>&nbsp;<strong>Friday 22 June 1934</strong></p><p><span>BOXING AND WRESTLING</span></p> <p><span> Railways Tournament Draw</span></p> <p><span> The draw for the Victorian Railway Institutes</span><span> open and novice boxing and wrestling tournament</span><span> tonight is - &nbsp;</span></p> <p><span> BOXING-Open Division feather weight C P</span><span> Sheppard v E S Tanner Welter-weight E</span><span> Lovell v <strong> L S <span>Lauritz</span></strong> Middle weight O W</span><span> Fauvel v E Bourke Novice Division -Flyweight&nbsp;</span><span> N E Murphy v A E Cooper Bantamweight v</span><span> R Charlton v G Battler Lightweight B O</span><span> Richards v S Thompson Welter-weight J L </span><span>Cathrons v H Neal</span></p><br><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;<strong>The Argus ,Melbourne</strong></p><p><strong>Friday 27 August 1937</strong> </p><p><span> Boxing and Wrestling</span></p> <p><span> STATE TITLES</span></p> <p><span> Fenby Defeats <span>Lauritz</span></span></p> <p><span> Semi-finals of the Victorian Amateur</span><span> Boxing and Wrestling Associations State</span><span> championships were decided at the Fitz</span><span>roy Stadium last night The most exciting</span><span> bout was the welter-weight fight between</span><span> E. Fenby (10 .6) and L .Laurltz (10. 5)</span><span> Fenby, although pitted against a tough</span><span> stubborn opponent, fought splendidly. He</span><span> carried the fight to <span>Lauritz</span>, punched hard</span><span> and accurately, and displayed outstand</span><span>ing ability. He gained a decisive victory</span><span> on points after three gruelling rounds</span></p> <p><span> Results -</span></p> <p><span> BOX1NG - Bantam-weight V Opie (8.6) outpointed N P McCarthy (8. 4) feather weight</span><span> H.C Fallu (9. 0) outpointed R Cooper (9.1) Light</span><span>weight- I Ellis defeated R H Davies on a walk over. Welter weight-E Fenby (10. 0) outpointed L</span><span> <span>Lauritz</span> (10. 5) Middleweight - E Burke (Hu)</span><span> outpointed P J Morgan (11 3) Light-heavy</span><span> Weight-C O Overall (12 .6) outpointed C B</span><span> Liebke (11.10) J McDonnell (12.0) outpointed</span><span> A O Lewis (12 0)</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

 
 
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