John enlisted in the Citizens Military Force (Reserves) on 8 Jan 1942 and was posted to 5th Garrison Battalion. He transferred to the A.I.F. on 13 Jan 1943 and after was transferred to 1st Australian Commando Training Battalion on 25 Feb 1943. He joined the 2/2nd on 15 May 1943.
He embarked with the unit as a Trooper in No 9 Section, “C” Troop for New Guinea 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 9 Section, “C” Troop. He transferred to 53rd Port Craft Company on 27 Dec 1945 and returned to Australia aboard "KATOOMBA" on 24 Mar 1946 and was discharged on 25 Jun 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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