We have been advised that George Lacon Hoswell passed away on 26 May 2026, in Boorowa NSW at the age of 89. No further details are known at this time.
George was born in Rangoon on 28th July 1936 and joined the Navy in October of 1954 with his records noting he was a “Salesman”. Having completed Recruit training at HMAS Cerberus, he posted to HMAS Albatross to undertake category training as a Radio Electrical Mechanic (REM). Virtually his whole career was spent at the Naval Air Station there, with occasional deployments aboard HMAS Melbourne.
Regrettably, his records are incomplete but at some point he transferred to the Aircrewman Branch. It also appears he may have discharged from the Navy in 1960 at the end of his initial engagement, but then rejoined. He completed his service at the rank of Warrant Officer Aircrewman.
His funeral will be held at Boorowa Cemetery on 10 June 2026.
Further information will be provided here when known.
