Historical information

This is a copy of the Funeral Service (9 December 1970) for LtCol Lionel Bernard Sprenger MBE who died in service whilst he was the Commanding Officer of the Army Headquarters Survey Regiment, Bendigo.
VX23466 / 337628 LTCOL SPRENGER LIONEL BERNARD MBE, MID Served in the Survey Corps from 10Jun1940 till 5Dec1970
The tribute (eulogy) was presented by Colonel FD Buckland OBE, Director of Military Survey. The cortege moved from St Andrew's church Mundy Street, through the city and then to "Fortuna" where it passed in front of the headquarters buildings of AHQ Survey Regiment before exiting through the rear gate.

Physical description

Folded sheet of white high gloss paper with Survey Corps Badge and black cross on cover. The text of the service held at St Andrews Presbyterian Church Bendigo is contained on the inside and back cover of the document.