Frederick enlisted in the Citizens Military Force (Reserves) on 22 Sept 1942 with Service No V501854. He transferred to the A.I.F. on 3 Oct 1942 and was posted to 1st Australian Commando Training Battalion on 23 Feb 1943. He joined the 2/2nd on 15 May 1943 and embarked with the unit for New Guinea aboard “DUNTROON” on 17 Jun 1943 as a Trooper in No 7 Sect, “C” Troop and returned to Australia with them aboard “TAROONA” on 3 Sept 1944. After leave and reorganization, he embarked for New Britain aboard “TAROONA” on 9 Apr 1945 with the unit as a Trooper in No 7 Sect, “C” Troop.
He returned to Australia on 13 Dec 1945 and was discharged on 22 Feb 1946.
He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below. He is now also entitled to the Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with a clasp "PNG"
Edited by Peter Epps
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