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  • John Thomas COYLE


    Peter Epps
    • Regimental Number: VX59614

    John enlisted on 16 Jul 1941 and was a member of the First Reinforcements that arrive at Dili, Timor, aboard "KOOLAMA” on 22 Jan 1942, prior to the Japanese landing. He joined the unit as a Private in No 9 Sect, “C” Platoon. After the campaign on Timor, he embarked with the unit, for Australia aboard the Royal Dutch destroyer “Tjerk Hiddes” on 16 Dec 1942.  

    After leave and reorganization he embarked with the unit for New Guinea as a Trooper aboard “DUNTROON” on 17 Jun 1943 and was medevac'd to Australia by plane on 31 May 1944.

    He was discharged on 22 Dec 1944.

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

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    Edited by Peter Epps


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