Peter Epps

Thomas served in the Militia 2/35th Battalion, 14 Sept 1938 – 29 Jul 1941 and transferred to the A.I.F. on 16 Jul 1941 and posted to the Australian Army Service Corps, Gull Force on5 Aug 1941. He transferred to Australian Army Service Corps, Sparrow Force on 11 Aug 1941. He joined the unit on Timor as a Private from Australian Army Service Corps, Sparrow Force, 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 11 Dec 1942. Thomas transferred to Headquarters, Royal Australian Engineers Training Centre on 8 Dec 1943 and then to Australian Docks Service Training Company on 15 Feb 1944. He then transferred to 2/3rd Australian Port Operating Company on 24 Feb 1944 and embarked for MOROTAI aboard “Charles M Russell” on 24 Mar 1945 and then embarked for BALIKPAPEN aboard “Wardell” on 26 Jun 1945. He was promoted Acting Corporal on 6 Dec 1945 and Corporal on 15 Feb 1946. He flew from BALIKPAPEN to MOROTAI on 23 Apr 1946 and returned to Australia aboard "DUNTROON" on 8 May 1946 and was discharged from the A.I.F. on 16 May 1946. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, 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". With Service No 271074 he served in the Citizen Military Force (Reserves) with 2nd Infantry Battalion from 9 Jul 1948 to 13 Jul 1951 and again from 3 Feb 1953 to 30 Jun 1960. Later serving with 2nd Royal New South Wales Regiment from 1 Jul 1960 to at least Aug 1969, where he is listed as a Warrant officer Class 2 when he claimed a Clasp for his Efficiency Medal.

Murvin (Spud) enlisted on 10 Sept 1942 and posted to 1st Australian Artillery Training Regiment on 22 Sept 1942, he transferred to 3/5th Australian Infantry Training Battalion on 10 Aug 1943. He embarked for New Guinea aboard "KATOOMBA” on 28 Nov 1943 as a Trooper and served in No 5 Section, “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 Trooper in No 5 Section, “B” Troop. He transferred to 53rd Port Craft Company on 26 Dec 1945, then 13th Small Ships Company on 21 Jan 1946 and then 44th Port Landing Company on 6 Feb 1946. He returned to Australia aboard "DUNTROON" on 9 May 1946 and was discharged on 14 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 Murvin enlisted into the 9th Battalion, Morton Regiment, Citizen Military Forces in 1953, he attained the rank of Warrant Officer Class 2, was awarded a Long Service Good Conduct Medal and retired in 1970 with Honorary rank of Warrant Officer Class 1

Leslie enlisted on 1 Aug 1940 and posted to 2/11th Field Company, Royal Australian Engineers (RAE) on 5 Feb 1941. He joined the unit on Timor as a Sapper from 2/11th Field Company, RAE, 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. Leslie was Killed in Action on 10 Dec 1942, whilst rear guard for the embarkation of “D” Platoon and hospital patients from Timor. He is buried at AMBON WAR CEMETERY, Plot 15. Row D. Grave 4. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

Charles enlisted on 5 Jan 1942 and posted to 26th Battalion on 17 May 1943. He transferred to 1st Australian Commando Training Battalion on 23 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 7 Section, “C” Troop and was medevac'd to Australia with aboard 2/1st Australian Hospital Ship on 24 Aug 1944. After medical treatment he re-joined the 2/2nd on 15 Sept 1944 and embarked for New Britain aboard “TAROONA” on 9 Apr 1945 with the unit as a Trooper in No 7 Section, “C” Troop. He returned to Australia aboard "KATOOMBA" on 26 Oct 1945 and was discharged on 3 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

George enlisted on 14 Oct 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. After the campaign on Timor, he embarked with the unit, for Australia aboard the Royal Dutch destroyer “Tjerk Hides” on 11 Dec 1942. He was promoted Acting Corporal on 3 Mar 1943, transferred to 1st Lines of Communication Provost Company on 7 Sept 1943 and Corporal confirmed on 3 Mar 1943. He was discharged on 13 Mar 1946. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

Thomas was a member of the First Reinforcements that arrive at Dili, Timor, aboard M.V. “Koolama”, on 22 Jan 1942, prior to the Japanese landing. He joined the unit as a Private. After the campaign on Timor, he embarked with the unit, for Australia aboard the Royal Dutch destroyer “Tjerk Hides” on 16 Dec 1942. He transferred to 1st Australian Commando Training Squadron on 15 May 1943 as an Instructor. He embarked for New Guinea aboard “CANBERRA” on 24 Sept 1943, as a Trooper and re-joined the unit on 18 Oct 1943. He left the unit and returned to Australia by air on 24 Aug 1944. He embarked for New Guinea aboard S.S. “DUNTROON” on 27 Jul 1945 and joined 2/5th Infantry Battalion on 19 Jul 1945. Thomas left New Guinea on 2 Feb 1946 and was discharged on 13 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".

Charles enlisted in the Citizens Military Forces (Reserves) on 30 May 1941 and posted to Australian Army Medical Corps Training Depot on 9 Jun 1941. He transferred to the A.I.F. on 6 Aug 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. After the campaign on Timor, he embarked with the unit, for Australia aboard the Royal Dutch destroyer “Tjerk Hides” 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. He was posted to 1st Australian Commando Training battalion as an Instructor on 17 Jun 1943. He embarked for New Guinea aboard "KATOOMBA” on 27 Aug 1943 and re-joined the 2/2nd on 2 Nov 1943 as a Trooper in No 4 Section, “B” Troop. He 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 4 Section, “B” Troop. He transferred to 53rd Port Craft Company on 26 Dec 1945, 44th Port Landing Craft Company on 2 Feb 1946 and 13th Small Ship Company on 11 Feb 1946. He returned to Australia on 6 Mar 1946 and was discharged on 22 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

Maxwell served for 6 years in the Militia before transferring to the A.I.F. on 14 Jun 1940. he was posted to 2/40th Battalion on 25 Jun 1940 and promoted Acting Sergeant on 26 Jun 1940. He was promoted to Staff Sergeant on 4 Jun 1941 and joined the unit on Timor as a Staff Sergeant from 2/40st Battalion, after the fall of Koepang, approx. March 1942. he served with 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 to 2/12th Battalion on 25 Jun 1943 and embarked for New Guinea with them aboard “KATOOMBA” on 17 Aug 1943 and returned to Australia aboard “PAHUD” on 17 May 1944. He embarked for Morotai with 2/12th Battalion aboard "PORTUS H ROSE" on 28 May 1945 and again embarked for BALIKPAPAN aboard "LIDDLE" on 21 Jun 1945. He returned to Australia aboard HMS IMPLACABLE" on 28 Nov 1945 and was discharged on 11 Dec 1945. Maxwell was awarded an Efficiency Medal in 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".

William enlisted on 9 Sept 1941, was posted to 2/40th Battalion and embarked for Timor aboard "KOOLAMA" on 17 Jan 1942. He joined the 2/2nd on Timor 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, was posted to one of the 2/2nd sections. 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 posted to 2/12th Battalion on 1 Jul 1943 and embarked for New Guinea aboard "CANBERRA" on 18 Dec 1943 and returned to Australia aboard "VAN DER BOSCH" on 24 May 1944. He was discharged on 28 Nov 1944. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

Sydney enlisted in Citizen Military Force (Reserves) on 31 Jul 1940 and was posted to 12th Field Ambulance, Royal Australian Medical Corps on 21 Nov 1940. He transferred to the A.I.F. on 22 Apr 1941 and was posted to 2/40th Battalion on 24 May 1941. He joined the unit on Timor 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 Hiddes” on either 11 Dec 1942. Transferred to 1/12th Battalion on 21 Mar 1943 and embarked for New Guinea with them aboard “KATOOMBA” on 17 Aug 1943 and returned to Australia with them aboard “TAROONA” on 20 Apr 1944. He embarked for MOROTAI with them aboard "PORTUS H ROSE" on 28 May 1945 and again embarked for BALIKPAPAN aboard Landing Ship Troops 456 on 23 Jun 1945. He transferred to 3rd Australian POW Group and embarked for MOTORAI aboard "REYNST" on 12 Sept 1945. On 16 Sept 1945 he returned to Australia aboard "DUNTROON" on 7 Nov 1945 and was discharged on 20 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".

Howard (Karl) enlisted on 16 Feb 1942 and after training was posted to 48th Infantry Battalion on 3 Apr 1942. He transferred to 108th Light Anti Aircraft Regiment on 27 Aug 1942, then to Foster for commando training on 22 Sept 1942. When the unit returned from Timor, he joined them at Larimar, Northern Territory on 25 Dec 1942. He embarked with the unit for New Guinea aboard S.S. “DUNTROON” on 17 Jun 1943 as a Trooper. Howard transferred to 2/6th Australian Field Company Engineers on 28 Dec 1943, then the 2/5th Australian Field Company Engineers on 17 Jan 1944 and returned to Australia with them aboard “TAROONA” on 4 Mar 1944. He embarked for MOROTAI aboard Landing Ship Troops No 721 on 23 May 1945, then embarked for BALAKIPAPAN, BORNEO aboard Landing Ship Troops No 397 on 7 Jul 1945. He transferred to 28th Australian Field Company Engineers on 12 Oct 1945 and embarked for MOROTAI on 7 Nov 1945 and returned to Australia on 23 Mar 1946. He was discharged on 29 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".

Ronald enlisted on 24 mar 1942 and after training, served in 12th Armoured Regiment, 4th Tank Transport Unit and “M” Company Training Unit, prior to posting to 1st Australian Commando Training Squadron on 29 Mar 1943. He joined the unit at Canungra, Qld on 15 May 1943 and embarked with the unit for New Guinea as a Trooper in No 6 Section, “B” Troop aboard S.S. “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 6 Section, “B” Troop. He transferred to 29/46th Battalion at Rabaul on 26 Dec 1945 and embarked for Australia aboard “HMAS Westralia” on 27 Apr 1946. He was discharged on 22 Jul 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".

Neville (Merv) enlisted and was posted to Eastern Command Signals Training Depot on 25 Sept 1941. He was a member of the First Reinforcements that arrive at Dili, Timor, aboard M.V. “Koolama”, on 22 Jan 1942, prior to the Japanese landing. He joined the unit as a Signaller and was part of the diversion group for the DILI Raid by No 4 Section on the night of 14/15 May 1942. He embarked at BETANO for Darwin as a Signaller aboard “KURU” on 2 Sept 1942. Neville was discharged on 9 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 9 May 1941 and was posted to Australian Army Ordnance Corps, attached to the 2/40th Infantry Battalion on 17 Jun 1941. He joined the unit on Timor as a Private in the Australian Army Ordnance Corps, attached to the 2/40 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 11 Dec 1942. He left the unit on return to Australia and after training embarked for New Guinea aboard “KATOOMBA” on 21 Oct 1943 and joined 2/17th Battalion on 16 Nov 1943 and returned with them to Australia on 10 Mar 1944. He embarked for MOROTAI with the 2/17th Battalion aboard "DAVID SHANKS" on 6 May 1945, then embarked for BALIKPAPAN aboard "KANIMBLA" on 2 Jun 1945. Ron flew to MANILLA and MOROTAI on 4 Oct 1945 and returned to Australia aboard "GEORGETOWN VICTORY" on 14 Jan 1946. He was discharged on 14 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 "S.W.Pacific".

George enlisted in the Citizens Military Force (Reserve) with Service No N480065 on 20 Dec 1941 and posted to 41st Infantry Battalion. He transferred to Head Quarters, 32nd Infantry Brigade on 3 Feb 1942. He transferred to the A.I.F. on 1 Aug 1942 and posted to Guerrilla Warfare School, Foster, Victoria on 24 Sept 1942. He was posted to 1st Australian Commando Training Battalion on 22 Dec 1942 and promoted Acting Corporal on 28 Dec 1942. He reverted to Private at his own request on 1 Feb 1943 and embarked for New Guinea aboard "CANBERRA" on 2 Feb 1943. He joined the 2/2nd on 25 Jun 1943 and returned to Australia aboard "KATOOMBA" on 12 Apr 1944. He was discharged on 19 Dec 1945. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

Thomas enlisted on 28 May 1940 and was posted to 2/1st Medium Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery. He was appointed Acting Lance Bombardier on 20 Nov 1940 and embarked for the Middle East on 1 Sept 1941. He was confirmed Lance Bombardier on 3 Oct 1941, but at his own request, he reverted to Gunner on 23 Oct 1941. He returned to Australia aboard "WEST POINT" on 31 Mar 1942. He was posted to 1st Australian Commando Training Battalion on 4 Mar1943 and joined the 2/2nd on 15 May 1943. He embarked with the unit for New Guinea aboard S.S. “DUNTROON” on 17 Jun 1943 as a Trooper in No 2 Section, “A” Troop. He was medevac'd to Australia aboard 2/1st Australian Hospital Ship on 26 Dec 1944 and was discharged on 8 Nov 1945. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

Simon (Mick) enlisted on 19 Jun 1941 and after training embarked for the Middle East aboard HMT "H.H." on 1 Aug 1941 and served with 2/1st Medium Artillery Regiment. He returned to Australia on 28 Apr 1942. He trained at 1st Australian Commando Training Squadron and joined the unit at Canungra, Qld on 15 May 1943. He embarked with the unit for New Guinea aboard S.S. “DUNTROON” on 17 Jun 1943 as a Trooper in No 7 Section, “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 Section, “C” Troop. He transferred to 2nd Field Ambulance on 26 Dec 1945 and returned to Australia aboard "VITO" 16 Jan 1946. He was discharged on 26 Mar 1946. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, 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".

Carl enlisted on 10 Sept 1941 and was a member of the First Reinforcements that arrive at Dili, Timor, aboard “KALOOMA”, on 22 Jan 1942, prior to the Japanese landing. He joined the unit as a Private and served in the new No 13 Section, "D" Platoon. After the campaign on Timor, he embarked with the unit, for Australia aboard the Royal Dutch destroyer “Tjerk Hides” on 11 Dec 1942. He was discharged on 11 Jun 1945. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

Edward enlisted in Citizens Military Force (Reserves) on 29 Feb 1941 and given Service No N107851 and was posted to 9th Army Troop Company, Royal Australian Engineers on 31 Mar 1941. He transferred to the A.I.F. and posted to 2/40th Battalion on 24 Oct 1941. He embarked for Timor aboard "KOOLAMA" on 17 Jan 1942. Edward joined the 2/2nd on Timor as a Private from 2/40 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 Hiddes” on 11 Dec 1942. He was posted to 110th Australian Independent Brigade Workshop, Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, on 28 Mar 1943, was appointed Paid Lance Corporal on 1 Jul 1943 and embarked with them for New Guinea aboard "MEXICO" on 29 Dec 1944. He reverted to Private at his own request on 7 May 1945 and returned to Australia on 25 Jul 1945. He was discharged on 14 Mar 1946. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

Kevin enlisted in the 25th Light Horse (Machine Gun) Regiment on 4 Jan 1940 and transferred to 10th Light Horse Regiment on 29 May 1941. He transferred to the A.I.F. on 8 Jul 1942, he was appointed paid Lance Corporal on 22 Oct 1943 and reverted to Trooper on 19 May 1944. He transferred to 16th Australian Infantry Training Battalion on 27 Nov 1944, to 1st Australian Commando Training Battalion on 8 Jan 1945. He joined the 2/2nd on 31 Jan 1945 and embarked for New Britain aboard “TAROONA” on 9 Apr 1945 with the unit as a Trooper. He returned to Australia aboard "TAROONA" on 15 Sept 1945 and was discharged on 20 Dec 1945. He was entitled to the Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below. He may now be entitled a 1939-45 Star,

Hugh was an original member of the unit, embarking aboard “S.S. ZEALANDIA” on 8 Dec 1941 for Timor as a Private in Headquarters of "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 to 2/16th Infantry Battalion on 6 Jul 1943 and embarked with them for New Guinea aboard “VAN DER LYN” on 6 Aug 1943. After serving on New Guinea, he embarked with the 2/16th for Australia aboard “CANBERRA” 15 Feb 1944. After leave and reorganization, he embarked with the 2/16th for MOROTAI aboard “GENERAL ANDERSON” on 2 Jun 1945 and then embarked for BALIKPAPAN aboard “MANOORA” on 21 Jun 1945. Hugh was Medevac to Australia aboard “MANUNDA” on 17 Nov 1945 and was discharged on 25 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 "S.W.Pacific".

Godfrey (George) enlisted on 9 Apr 1941 and was an original member of the unit, embarking aboard “ZEALANDIA” on 8 Dec 1941 for Timor as a Private in No 5 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. Promoted Lance Corporal 4 Jun 1943. After leave and reorganization, he embarked with the unit for New Guinea aboard S.S. “DUNTROON” on 17 Jun 1943 as a Lance Corporal in No 5 Section, “B” Troop, where he was Wounded in Action and remained on duty on 25 Oct 1943. He returned to Australia with the unit aboard “TAROONA” on 3 Sept 1944. Promoted to Acting Corporal on 30 Jan 1945 and after further leave and reorganization, he embarked for New Britain aboard “TAROONA” on 9 Apr 1945 with the unit as an Acting Corporal in No 5 Section, “B” Troop. Godfrey was confirmed Corporal on 30 Apr 1945. He returned to Australia aboard "SALAMAUA" on 18 Jan 1946 and was discharged on 27 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.

Donald enlisted in the Citizen Military Force (Reserve) on 7 Apr 1942 with Service No W40684. After numerous postings was appointed Lance Corporal on 1 Sept 1942, transferred to the A.I.F. on 15 Feb 1943 and promoted Acting Corporal on 25 Feb 1943 and confirmed Corporal on 30 Jun 1943. He joined the 2/2nd on 13 Apr 1945 and embarked for New Britain aboard “TAROONA” on 9 Apr 1945 with the unit as a Corporal Signaller. Reverted to Private at his own request on 14 May 1945, he was medevac'd by air on 16 Oct 1945 and was discharged on 4 Jun 1946. He was entitled to the Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below. He may now also be entitled to the 1939-45 Star and the Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with a clasp

Albert was an original member of the unit, embarking aboard “S.S. ZEALANDIA” on 8 Dec 1941 for Timor as a Private in No 1 Section, “A” Platoon. After the campaign on Timor, he embarked with the unit, for Australia aboard the Royal Dutch destroyer “Tjerk Hiddes” on 16 Dec 1942. Transferred to 2/16th Infantry Battalion on 6 Jul 1943 and embarked aboard “TAROONA” for New Guinea on 6 Aug 1943 and returned to Australia with them aboard “CANBERRA” 18 Feb 1944. After leave and reorganization, he embarked for MOROTAI aboard “GENERAL ANDERSON” with the 2/16th Battalion on 2 Jun 1945, then embarked for BALIKPAPAN aboard “MANOORA” on 12 Jun 1945. He transferred to 2/10th Infantry Battalion on 1 Dec 1945. Albert returned to Australia aboard "RANFORD VICTORY" on 10 Jan 1946 and was discharged on 25 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 "S.W.Pacific".

Thomas 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. After leave and reorganization, he embarked with the unit for New Guinea aboard S.S. “DUNTROON” on 17 Jun 1943 as a Trooper in No 6 Section, “B” Troop. He was appointed paid Lance Corporal on 1 Jul 1943 and returned to Australia with them aboard “TAROONA” on 3 Sept 1944. He was promoted Acting Corporal on 30 Jan 1945 and after further leave and reorganization, he embarked for New Britain aboard “TAROONA” on 9 Apr 1945 with the unit as Acting Corporal No 6 Section, “B” Platoon. His promotion to Corporal was confirmed on 30 Apr 1945, he transferred to 4th Heavy Battery on 29 Nov 1945 and returned to Australia aboard “KATOOMBA” on 16 Dec 1945. Thomas 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. He is now also entitled to the Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with a clasp "S.W.Pacific".