Peter Epps

Alexander enlisted on 4 Dec 1940 and was an original member of the unit, embarking aboard “ZEALANDIA” on 8 Dec 1941 for Timor as a Lance Corporal in No 8 Section, “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. He was promoted to Corporal on 17 May 1943 and after leave and reorganization, he embarked with the unit for New Guinea aboard “DUNTROON” on 17 Jun 1943 as a Corporal in No 9 Section, “C” Troop. He was Killed in Action whilst on Patrol in the JAPPA area of New Guinea on 19 Mar 1944 and buried at JAPPA but later interred at LAE War Cemetery, Plot M. Row A. Grave 1. on 6 Jan 1946. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

Charles was an original member of the unit, embarking aboard “S.S. ZEALANDIA” on 8 Dec 1941 for Timor as a Private in No 7 Section, “C” Platoon. He was Killed in Action, 20 Feb 1942, when the Ration truck was caught in an ambush, during the first landing of the Japanese on Timor. He is commemorated on the Northern Territory Memorial, Panel 3. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

Henry (Harry) enlisted on 29 Apr 1941 and was an original member of the unit, embarking aboard “ZEALANDIA” on 8 Dec 1941 for Timor as a Private in No 9 Section, “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 aboard “DUNTROON” on 17 Jun 1943 as a Trooper in No 9 Section, “C” Troop and returned to Australia with them aboard “TAROONA” on 3 Sept 1944. After further leave and reorganization, he embarked for New Britain aboard “TAROONA” on 9 Apr 1945 with the unit as a Trooper in “Intelligence” Section, Headquarters Group. He transferred to 37/52nd Infantry Battalion on 27 Dec 1945 and returned to Australia aboard "VITO" on 16 Jan 1946. He was discharged on 22 Mar 1946. Harry was made a Life Member of the Association in 1974. 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

Ronald was an original member of the unit, embarking aboard “S.S. ZEALANDIA” on 8 Dec 1941 for Timor as a Signaller in Signals Section, Headquarters Group. After the campaign on Timor, he embarked with the unit, for Australia aboard the Royal Dutch destroyer “Tjerk Hiddes” on 16 Dec 1942. He was promoted Corporal on 6 Jun 1943. After leave and reorganization, he embarked with the unit for New Guinea aboard S.S. “DUNTROON” on 17 Jun 1943 as a Corporal in Signals Section, Headquarters Group, serving in “C” Troop and returned to Australia with them aboard “TAROONA” on 3 Sept 1944. After further leave and reorganization, he embarked for New Britain aboard “TAROONA” on 9 Apr 1945 with the unit as a Corporal in Signals Section, Headquarters Group. He embarked for Australia aboard “ORMISTON” on 10 Oct 1945 and was discharged on 9 Nov 1945. 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 "S.W.Pacific".

Jack was an original member of the unit, embarking aboard “S.S. ZEALANDIA” on 8 Dec 1941 for Timor as a Private in No 6 Section, “B” Platoon. After the campaign on Timor, he embarked with the unit, for Australia aboard the Royal Dutch destroyer “Tjerk Hiddes” on 16 Dec 1942. He transferred as an Instructor to 1st Commando Training Squadron on 26 Apr 1943, 4th reinforcement Training Battalion, 10 Oct 1943 and joined 2/12th Commando on 13 May 1944. He was discharged 15 Dec 1944.

Frederick enlisted on 30 Oct 1940, was appointed Acting Lance Corporal on 15 Nov 1940 and posted to Australian Army Medical Corps (A.A.M.C) on 8 Jan 1941. he was posted to the 2/2nd and promoted Acting Corporal on 10 May 1941. He was an original member of the unit, embarking aboard “ZEALANDIA” on 8 Dec 1941 for Timor as a Corporal in A.A.M.C. Section, Headquarters Group. 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 aboard S.S. “DUNTROON” on 17 Jun 1943 as a Corporal in A.A.M.C. Section, Headquarters Group, was appointed Lance Sergeant on 30 Jun 1944 and returned to Australia with them aboard “TAROONA” on 3 Sept 1944. After further leave and reorganization, he embarked for New Britain aboard “TAROONA” on 9 Apr 1945 with the unit as a Lance Sergeant in A.A.M.C. Section, Headquarters Group. He returned to Australia by plane on 12 Aug 1945 and was discharged on 24 Oct 1945. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

Frank enlisted on 12 Jun 1941 and was posted to No 3 Australian Independent Company on 13 Sept 1941. He embarked for New Caledonia with them aboard "ORMISTON" on 12 Dec 1941 and returned to Australia on 3 Jul 1942. Transferred to 29th Training Battalion on 22 Aug 1942 and attended a Junior Leaders Course No 10 28 Aug to 22 Oct 1942, he then transferred to 21st Australian Infantry Training Battalion on 30 Oct 1942 and returned to 2/3rd Independent Company on 18 Mar 1943. He embarked with them for New Guinea aboard "DUNTROON" on 23 Mar 1943 and transferred to the 2/2nd on 25 Jun 1943. He returned to Australia aboard "KATOOMBA" on 12 Apr 1944, he embarked for New Guinea aboard "TAROONA" on 19 Jun 1944 and re-joined the 2/2nd on 25 Jun 1944. He returned to Australia with them aboard “TAROONA” on 3 Sept 1944. He left the 2/2nd on 6 Mar 1945 and embarked for Morotai aboard "SEA RAY" on 15 Jun 1945 and transferred to 63rd Australian Infantry Battalion on 25 Aug 1945. He returned to Australia aboard Landing Ship Troops 346 on 5 Dec 1945 and was discharged on 17 Dec 1945. 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

Alexander enlisted in the Citizen Military Force (Reserve) on Jun 1939 and served with 2/26th Battalion A.I.F. He was promoted to Captain and transferred to the A.I.F. on 28 Nov 1940. He was then transferred to Australian Guerrilla Warfare Centre at Foster on 22 Mar 1941. He was an original member of the unit, embarking aboard “S.S. ZEALANDIA” on 8 Dec 1941 for Timor as a Major, Commanding Officer of the unit. He was awarded a Distinguish Service Order for Courage and Distinguished Service, London Gazette, 25 May 1943 and in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette, No 119-3 Jun 1943. These are the two Gazettes for the Timor Campaign. Alexander took over the Command of Sparrow Force on 24 May 1942 as a Major Temporary Lieutenant Colonel and embarked at “BETANO” for Australia aboard “KURU” on 16 Nov 1942. He was awarded a Commander in Chief Commendation Card for service in Timor, Authority, Army Order 69/43 on 10 Nov 1942. Transferred as Commanding Officer (CO) of 1st Commando Training Squadron on 1 Mar 1943. He relinquished Temporary rank of Lt Colonel and was appointed Major, Commanding Officer of 2/9th Commando Squadron on 10 Apr 1944 and then Commanding Officer of 2/12th Commando Squadron on 10 Jun 1944. He was discharged on 28 Feb 1945. London Gazette, 25 May 1943. “Distinguish Service Order” For Courage and Distinguished Service in the Timor area. “Major A Spence throughout operations in rear of DILLI in Portuguese Timor, from March 19/20 until May 25th 1942, has shown marked leadership in commanding the 2nd Independent Coy, and his example acted as an inspiration to the officers and men of the Company. The Company has inflicted relatively heavy casualties on the enemy as guerrilla troops, and has carried out many very daring and successful exploits. Major Spence planned some of these operations. By his cool logical demeanour and steadiness under all circumstances he has greatly stimulated the members of his Company.” He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

Allan enlisted in the Citizens Military Forces (Reserves) with Service No Q55175 on 27 Mar 1942 and posted to 15th Garrison Battalion. He transferred to the A.I.F. on 6 Aug 1942 and was posted to 3rd Armoured Troops Company on 27 Dec 1942 and then to Independent Parachute Company on 16 Jan 1943. He attended 1st Australian Commando Training Battalion on 25 Feb 1943 and joined the 2/2nd on 15 May 1943. He embarked with the unit for New Guinea aboard “DUNTROON” on 17 Jun 1943 as a Trooper in No 2 Section, “A” 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 2 Section, “A” Troop. He was appointed Paid Lance Corporal on 29 Aug 1945 and transferred to 53rd Port Craft Company on 26 Dec 1945. He returned to Australia aboard "KATOOMBA" on 24 Mar 1946 and was discharged on 3 May 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

Harry enlisted on 28 Jun 1940 and after initial training was sent to 7th Infantry Training Centre at Foster, Vict on 21 Jun 1941. He was an original member of the unit, embarking aboard “S.S. ZEALANDIA” on 8 Dec 1941 for Timor as a Private in No 2 Section, "A" Platoon. He was a member of the defence of the Dili airstrip on the night of 19/20 Feb 1942. After his campaign on Timor, he was medically evacuated to Australia aboard the "KURU" on 27 Jul 1942. After medical treatment he transferred to 2/27th Infantry Battalion on 6 Jul 1943and was discharged on 13 Dec 1943. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

Ronald enlisted on 19 Jun 1940 and posted to Guerrilla Warfare Centre at Foster, Vict on 26 Feb 1941. He was an original member of the unit, embarking aboard “S.S. ZEALANDIA” on 8 Dec 1941 for Timor as a Private in “Q” Staff, Headquarters Group. He was accidently shot and killed on 15 Dec 1941 at Koepang. Prior to the unit proceeding to Portuguese Timor. Even though his body was buried at Koepang, it was lost when the Japanese invaded Timor. He is commemorated on Panel 3, NORTHERN TERRITORY MEMORIAL. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

Frederick enlisted 23 Apr 1941 and posted to 2/40th Battalion. He embarked for Timor on 17 Jan 1942 and joined the 2/2nd as a Private from 2/40th Battalion, after the fall of Koepang, approx. March 1942. He was one of the former Koepang men, who moved to the village of Mape for intensive commando training and on 8 May 1942, they were formed into a new Platoon, “D” Platoon under the command of Lieutenant Turton and later under Lt Doig. After the campaign on Timor, he embarked with the unit, for Australia aboard the Royal Dutch destroyer “Tjerk Hides” on 11 Dec 1942. He transferred to 1st Lines of Communication Provost Company on 29 May 1943 and appointed Lance Sergeant on 18 oct 1943. He was discharged on 15 Jul 1945. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

Gordon had previous service with the Citizens Military Forces (Reserves) with Service No V321655 as a Sergeant in 3rd Division Signals before enlisting in the A.I.F. on 28 May 1941 and was an original member of the unit, embarking aboard “ZEALANDIA” on 8 Dec 1941 for Timor as a Lance Corporal in Signals Section, Headquarters Group. After the campaign on Timor, he embarked with the unit, for Australia aboard the Royal Dutch destroyer “Tjerk Hiddes” on 16 Dec 1942. He was Mentioned in Despatches, for Gallant and Distinguished Service, London Gazette, 25 May 1943 and in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette, No 119-3 Jun 1943. These are the two Gazettes for the Timor Campaign. After leave and reorganization, he was appointed Lance Sergeant on 6 Jun 1943 and embarked with the unit for New Guinea aboard “DUNTROON” on 17 Jun 1943 in the Signals Section, Headquarters Group 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 Lance Sergeant in Signals Section, Headquarters Group. He returned to Australia on 19 Jan 1946 and was discharged on 11 Apr 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

SEE ALSO JOHN HENRY STEEN John (Jack) enlisted at the age of 16yrs & 6mths on 29 May 1940 and was posted to 2/4th Field Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery on 31 May 1940. He embarked for the Middle East with his unit aboard H.M.T "MAURETANIA" on 20 Oct 1940. Was graded Group II Signaller, 21 Mar 1941 and appointed Lance Bombardier 28 Aug 1941. His underage was discovered and he was transferred to 2nd Echelon Depot Battalion on 8 Sept 1941. He returned to Australia on 23 May 1942, first aboard "LACONIA" to Bombay and then "DUNTROON" to South Australia. Transferred to Guerrilla Warfare School on 9 Jul 1942 and joined the 2/2nd at Darwin on 25 Nov 1942. Embarked with the unit for New Guinea aboard “DUNTROON” on 17 Jun 1943 as a Signaller in Signals Section, Headquarters Group and served in No 5 Section, “B” Troop under Lt Doig and returned to Australia with them aboard “TAROONA” on 3 Sept 1944. After leave and reorganization, embarked for New Britain aboard “TAROONA” on 9 Apr 1945 with the unit as Signaller in Signals Section, Headquarters Group and served in No 5 Section, “B” Troop. Attended a course at No 5 Flame Thrower School, 5 Jul to 9 Jul 1945. Jack returned to Australia aboard "TAROONA" 15 Sept 1945 and was discharged on 19 Oct 1945. Jack enlisted for the Korean War with Service No 540007 and served with 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, (RAR) 28 Sept 1950 to 12 Dec 1951. He was twice wounded in action on 31 Oct 1950 and 26 Apr 1951 and during that period, the 3rd Battalion (800) was involved in the “Battle of Kapyong” between 22- 25 Apr 1950 against a Chinese Division (10,000) and the battalion was awarded an American “Presidential Unit Citation” ( PUC ) London Gazette 19 Jun 1951. United States of America Silver Star “Pte Stafford a member of the 3rd Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, distinguished himself by gallantry in action against the enemy north of the Chong-Chon River in Korea on the 29th October 1950. During a company action which ultimately cleared the main axis of advance for the 24th United States Infantry Division, to which his unit was attached, Pte Stafford displayed such individual courage and initiative that he made it possible for his platoon to secure its objective. During the advance of the platoon towards its objective, intense enemy fire from small arms halted the advance and pinned down the platoon. Pte Stafford’s section was ordered to advance but again encounted intense enemy fire which inflicted several casualties. With complete disregard for his own safety and in spite of enemy fire which continued to sweep the area, Pte Stafford moved alone around the right flank and destroyed an enemy light machine gun position. In doing so he exposed himself to a fresh enemy position. Although he could not advance further in the face of this fire, Pte Stafford, from his exposed position, placed such accurate and effective fire on the enemy with the Bren gun he was carrying that the rest of his section was able to advance and bring additional fire to bear on the enemy. Aided by this fire Pte Stafford again advance alone, firing his Bren gun from the hip, with such devastating effect that the entire platoon was able to advance and seize the objective. During the reorganisation Pte Stafford moved forward of the platoon position to clear the front. Discovering what appeared to be a camouflaged dugout, he fired a burst from his Bren gun into what seemed the opening, but was in fact ammunition on the side of a concealed tank. The resulting explosion blew away the camouflage and drove out the tank crew. The tank was later destroyed. Throughout the entire campaign Pte Stafford has shown outstanding courage and has been an inspiration to all members of his unit. His masterful use of the Bren gun and his complete disregard for his own safety have repeatedly been the deciding factor in carrying his unit to success over numerically superior enemy forces. The gallantry displayed by Pte Stafford reflects great credit on himself and the military service.” Jack was discharged date unknown but enlisted again as a Private on 29 Apr 1952 with service No 52362 and was promoted to Temporary Sergeant, posted to 4th RAR on the same day. On 18 Mar 1953, embarked for JAPAN aboard "NEW AUSTRALIA" and flew to Korea on 19 May 1953, transferring to 3rd RAR. He was promoted to Temporary Warrant Officer Class 2 (T/WO2) on 4 Jul 1953 and on 14 Sept 1953, was promoted Corporal and retained the rank of T/WO2. Promoted to Sergeant and retained the rank of T/WO2 on 26 Nov 1953. He returned to JAPAN on 17 May 1954 and flew to Australia on 23 May 1954. Jack changed his name to John Henry Steen on 25 Jan 1956 and after numerous postings, was posted to SINGAPORE on 27 Oct 1962 and returned to Australia on 16 Aug 1963. Jack served in the Vietnam War as a Warrant Officer Class II in the “Australian Army Training Team, Vietnam” from 31 Jul 1964 to 8 Mar 1965 with Service No 52362. During that period the “Australian Army Training Team, Vietnam” was awarded an American “Meritorious Unit Commendation” ( MUC ) and a Republic of South Vietnam “Gallantry Cross (Palm Unit Citation)”. Vietnam ( GC PUC ) He was discharged on 28 Apr 1970 PUC MUC Vietnam GC PUC

Raymond enlisted in Citizens Military Force (Reserves) with Service No V72140 on 13 Mar 1941 and posted to Fortress Signals, Port Phillip. He transferred to the R.A.A.F. on 25 Apr 1942 with Service No 418194 as a Leading Aircrafts Man at 1st Embarkation Depot, Ascot Vale. Nothing is known regards this service as his RAAF service papers are not available. He was discharged on 28 Sept 1942 and enlisted in the A.I.F. on 8 Oct 1942. He was posted to 1st Australian Independent Company Training on 23 Feb 1943 and joined the 2/2nd on 3 Sept 1943 and then sent to 1st Australian Commando Training Battalion on 29 Sept 1943. He embarked for New Guinea aboard "KATOOMBA" on 22 Nov 1943 and re-joined the 2/2nd. It is believe he returned to Australia with them aboard “TAROONA” on 3 Sept 1944 as there are pages missing from his service papers from Dec 1943 to Dec 1944. Ray was posted to Far East Liaison Office on 21 Dec 1944 and promoted Corporal on 22 Dec 1944, he was then promoted Acting Sergeant on 1 Apr 1945 and Sergeant on 30 Jun 1945. He was discharged on 20 Nov 1944. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

John as he was known in the 2/2nd, was at College when he joined Melbourne University Regiment with Service No V158897 on 7 Dec 1941. He transferred to the Citizens Military Force (Reserve) with Service No V158897 and was posted to 57/60th Infantry Battalion on 16 Feb 1942. He was promoted Corporal and appointed Lance Sergeant on 31 Mar 1942. He transferred to the A.I.F. on 3 Aug 1942 and reverted to Private at his own request on 26 Sept 1942. He was posted to Guerrilla Warfare School, Victoria on 14 Oct 1942, transferred to 1st Australian Commando Training Battalion, Canungra, on 22 Dec 1942 and promoted Acting Corporal on 28 Dec 1942. He reverted to Private at his own request on 12 Mar 1943 and was posted to 2/3rd Australian Independent Company on 13 Mar 1943. He embarked with them for New Guinea aboard "DUNTROON" on 16 Jun 1943 and transferred to the 2/2nd as a Trooper in No 8 Section, “C” Troop on 25 Jun 1943. He was accidently wounded, shrapnel both legs and back but remained on duty on 4 Nov 1943. He returned to Australia aboard "DUNTROON" for leave on 5 Jun 1944 and re-joined the 2/2nd on 9 Sept 1944 when the unit returned to Australia. He transferred to 1st Australian Training Centre, Royal Australian Engineers on 9 Apr 1945 and promoted Acting Corporal on 7 Jul 1945. He was discharged on 18 Jan 1946. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

Thomas enlisted in the Citizen Military Force (Reserve) on 23 Jan 1942 and posted to 24th Australian Infantry Battalion. He transferred to the A.I.F. on 2 Aug 1942 and was posted to 1st Australian Commando training Squadron on 27 Dec 1942. He was promoted Acting Sergeant on 2 Jan 1943 and embarked for New Guinea aboard “KATOOMBA” on 17 Feb 1943 and joined the unit as a Trooper in No 4 Section, “B” Troop on 25 Jun 1943. He reverted to Private at his own request on 28 Jul 1943. He returned to Australia aboard “KATOOMBA” on 12 Apr 1944. After leave and reorganization, he embarked for New Britain aboard “TAROONA” on 9 Apr 1945 with the unit as a Trooper in No 4 Section, “B” Troop and was appointed paid Lance Corporal on 13 Jun 1945. Transferred out of unit on 26 Dec 1945, he returned to Australia on 17 Mar 1946 and was discharged on 30 May 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 "S.W.Pacific".

Ross enlisted in Citizens Military Force (Reserve) on 19 May 1941 and served with 1st Aust Field Ambulance, then 18th Aust Field Ambulance on 1 Oct 1941 as a Corporal. He was posted to Guerrilla Warfare Centre at Foster, Vict on 1 Oct 1942. On 30 Oct 1942, he reverted to Private at his own request. After training, Ross embarked for New Guinea aboard “KATOOMBA” on 12 Mar 1943 and joined the unit on 25 Jun 1943 and served in No 5 Section, "B" Troop. He left the unit and embarked for Australia aboard “KATOOMBA” on 6 Apr 1944 and re-joined the unit back in Australia on 9 Sept 1944. He left the unit on 6 Nov 1944 and was discharged on 22 Nov 1944. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

Wallace enlisted on 16 Apr 1941 and was posted to Australian Army Service Corps, Sparrow Force on 29 Jul 1941. He joined the unit on Timor as a Private from Sparrow Force, Australian Army Service Corps, after the fall of Koepang, approx. March 1942. Late in Mar 1942, he was part of Lt Doig's No 13 Section, comprising men, from the Koepang end of Timor, that were stationed at Maliana to patrol the boarder area. He later moved to No 4 Section, “B” Platoon. After the campaign on Timor, he embarked with the unit, for Australia aboard the Royal Dutch destroyer “Tjerk Hiddes” on 11 Dec 1942. He transferred to 1st Australian Army Service Corps, Training Depot on 13 Apr 1943 and was discharged on 1 Nov 1943. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

When Frances (Frank) enlisted, he was posted to 2/11th Armoured Car Regiment, 1st Australian Armoured Division on 4 Dec 1942. He was posted to 1st Australian Commando Training Squadron on 19 Jul 1944 and embarked for New Britain aboard "VAN OUTHOORN" on 16 May 1945 as a Trooper and joined the unit on 26 May 1945, serving in No 3 Section, “A” Troop. He transferred to "B" Squadron, 2/4th Armoured Regiment and returned to Australia on 8 Mar 1946 and was discharged on 25 Mar 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 "S.W.Pacific".

Lester enlisted in the Citizens Military Forces (Reserves) with Service Number 423432 on 1 Apr 1935 and posted to 2nd Division Signals, he was discharges on21 Aug 1939. He enlisted in the A.I.F. on 11 Mar 1941 and was posted to 2/1st Fortress Signals as a Signalman on 10 Jul 1941. He embarked for Timor on 8 Dec 1941 and joined the 2/2nd on Timor as a Signaller from 2/1st Fortress Signals, after the fall of Koepang, approx. March 1942. He was medevac'd to Australia on 17 Aug 1942. He transferred to No 2 Regimental Signals Training Unit on 15 Nov 1942 and was discharged on 29 Mar 1943. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

Gerald enlisted in the Citizens Military Force (Reserve) with Service No T24308 on 15 Dec 1941 and transferred to the A.I.F. on 2 Nov 1942. He embarked for New Guinea aboard "CANBERRA" on 18 Dec 1943 and returned to Australia aboard "DAY STAR" on 4 Sept 1944. He was posted to Australian Training Centre (Jungle Warfare) on 24 Jan 1945 and embarked for New Britain aboard "DUNTROON" on 2 May 1945, joined the 2/2nd on 11 May 1945 as a Trooper. He transferred to 2/4th Armoured Regiment on 7 Jan 1946 and returned to Australia aboard "GEORGE TOWN VICTORY" on 14 Mar 1946. He was discharged on 2 Apr 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".

Paul enlisted and was posted to 2/40th Battalion on 26 Jul 1940. he joined the unit on Timor as a Private from 2/40th Battalion, after the fall of Koepang, approx. March 1942. After the campaign on Timor, he embarked with the unit, for Australia aboard the Royal Dutch destroyer “Tjerk Hiddes” on 16 Dec 1942. He embarked for New Guinea as a Private aboard “CANBERRA” and joined 2/12th Infantry Battalion on 17 Sept 1943. He returned to Australia with them aboard “TAROONA” on 22 Apr 1944. Paul joined 1st Australian Beach Group on 1 Mar 1945 and embarked for MOROTAI aboard “H. M. CREEL” on 20 May 1945. He embarked for BALIKPAPN aboard LSM 310 on 21 Jun 1945 and returned to Australia aboard "CHESHIRE" on 20 Nov 1945. He was discharged on 13 Dec 1945. 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 "S.W.Pacific".

Henry enlisted in Citizen Military force (Reserves) and was posted to 12th Field Company, Royal Australian Engineers on 13 Jan 1941. He was promoted Corporal on 25 Jan 1941 and transferred to the A.I.F. on 24 Nov 1941. He was posted to 2/40th Battalion on 15 Dec 1941. He joined the unit on Timor as a Private from 2/40th Battalion, after the fall of Koepang, approx. March 1942. He was on Berwin Dennis’s full nominal roll which was compiled on Timor in August and September of 1942. After the campaign on Timor, he embarked with the unit, for Australia aboard the Royal Dutch destroyer “Tjerk Hiddes” on 11 Dec 1942. He left the unit on 23 Apr 1943 and joined 2/12th Infantry Battalion on 7 Jun 1943, embarking with them for New Guinea aboard “KATOOMBA” on 17 Aug 1943 and was Medevac to Australia aboard "MANUNDA" on 30 Jun 1944. He was discharged on 16 Oct 1944. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

Robert joined the Citizen Military Force on 20 Jan 1943 and trained as a Signaller. He embarked for New Guinea aboard “GORGON” on 7 Jan 1944 and joined the unit at FIATA, Ramu Valley, on 24 Jan 1944, serving in “B” 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 Signaller in “B” Troop. Robert was promoted Acting Sergeant on 21 Nov 1945 and he left the unit on 26 Dec 1945. His rank of Sergeant was confirmed on 10 Jan 1946 and he returned to Australia aboard “KANIMBLA” on 1 Jun 1946. Robert was discharged on 9 Oct 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 "S.W.Pacific".