John DARGE

John was a member of the First Reinforcements that arrive at Dili, Timor, aboard M.V. “Koolama”, on 22 Jan 1942, prior to the Japanese landing. He joined the unit as a Private. After the campaign on Timor, he embarked with the unit, for Australia aboard the Royal Dutch destroyer “Tjerk Hiddes” on 16 Dec 1942.

John transferred as an Instructor at 1st Australian Commando Training Squadron on 15 Apr 1943 and then to 29th Australian Infantry Training Battalion on 29 Apr 1943. He was discharged on 16 Dec 1943.

He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.