William enlisted in the Citizens Military Forces (Reserves) with Service No V220173 on 20 Dec 1941 and was posted to 26th Machine Gun Regiment on 26 Jan 1942, then transferred to 4th Light Horse Regiment on 11 Feb 1942, He transferred to the A.I.F. on 12 Aug 1942 and was posted to 1st Australian Commando Training Battalion on 25 Feb 1943.
He joined the 2/2nd on 15 May 1943 and embarked with the unit for New Guinea as a Trooper in No 1 Sect, “A” Troop aboard “DUNTROON” on 17 Jun 1943 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 1 Sect, “A” Troop.
He returned to Australia aboard "SALAMAUA" on 18 Jan 1946 and was discharged on 6 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
Edited by Peter Epps
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