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Harry enlisted on 21 Jan 1942 and was posted to 2/11th Armoured Car Regiment on 23 Jan 1942. On 11 Jul 1944 he was posted to 16th Australian Infantry Training Battalion and then to 1st Australian Commando Training Squadron on 6 Nov 1944. he joined the unit on 23 Jan 1945 and embarked for New Britain aboard “TAROONA” on 9 Apr 1945 with the unit as a Trooper. He returned to Australia aboard "SALAMAU" on 18 Jan 1946 and was discharged on 2 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". Harry was named Citizen of the Year for his town of Singleton in 2006, and has received two notable honours within Rotary (Paul Harris Pin and Sapphire Pin). This article shares more about his background and life. Regarding his military service: "After studying a diploma in agriculture at the Hawkesbury Agricultural College he soon found himself in the army in 1942 and the following four years engaged in field intelligence, spending the final stages of World War II in New Britain. He was then posted to headquarters Southern Command in Melbourne." https://www.singletonargus.com.au/story/1810718/rotary-is-for-everyone/
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Russell joined the unit in the Northern Territory, 25 Dec 1942, when the unit returned from Timor. After leave and reorganization, he embarked with the unit for New Guinea aboard S.S. “DUNTROON” on 17 Jun 1943 as a Signalman in Headquarters and later served with "A" Troop. Russell was wounded in action on 6 Jan 1944 but did not require hospitalisation. He returned to Australia with the unit 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 Signalman in “A” Troop. On the 26 Dec 1945 transferred out of the unit to 13th Small Ships Company and embarked for Australia aboard "GEORGETOWN VICTORY" on 28 Jan 1946. He was discharged on 6 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 "S.W.Pacific". -
When the unit returned from TIMOR, Neal joined the unit in the Northern Territory on 25 Dec 1942. After leave and reorganization, he embarked with the unit for New Guinea aboard SS “DUNTROON” on 17 Jun 1943 as a Trooper in No 8 Section, “C” Troop and returned to Australia with them aboard “TAROONA” on 3 Sept 1944. He transferred out of the unit on 3 Apr 1945 and joined Land Headquarters Victoria on 16 Apr 1945. He was promoted Corporal and appointed Lance Sergeant on 26 May 1945. He transferred to 1st Australian Army Detachment on 2 Aug 1945 and embarked for New Guinea with them on 30 Aug 1945. Neil was promoted to Sergeant on 7 Jan 1946 and retuned to Australia for discharged on the 12 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".
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Kenneth (Skeeta) 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 and was a reinforcement for No 7 Section, “C” Platoon. He was wounded in action at “Dare”, Gun Shot Wound Left leg and Right thigh and was evacuated from Timor on 19 Sept 1942. He officially left the unit on 20 Aug 1943. He joined 2/33rd Infantry Battalion on 26 Jan 1945 and embarked for MOROTAI aboard "HOWELL LYKES" on 9 Jun 1945, then embarked for BALIKPAPAN, Borneo aboard Landing Ship Troops 626 on 25 Jun 1945. Kenneth transferred to 65th Infantry Battalion on 15 Oct 1945 and embarked for MOROTAI aboard Landing Ship Troops 303 on 23 Oct 1945. He embarked for KURU, JAPAN aboard "GLENGYLE" on 7 Feb 1946 arriving on 22 Feb 1946. After service in Japan with British Commonwealth Occupation Force he embarked for Australia aboard "KANIMPLA" on 26 Jan 1947 and was discharged on 3 Mar 1947. 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" and "JAPAN".
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John enlisted into the British Regular Army on 5 Feb 1930 and was posted to the Kings Royal Rifle Corps. In 1931, he was posted with his unit to India. Promoted to Sergeant during his time in India and in 1938 transferred to the Australian Army and then qualified as a Warrant Officer Class 11 Instructor as a prerequisite to instruct at No 1 Officer Training School, Liverpool, NSW. Posted to No 7 Infantry Training Centre at Foster. This is where the unit was first trained. John was a member of the First Reinforcements that arrive at Dili, Timor, aboard M.V. “Kalama”, on 22 Jan 1942, prior to the Japanese landing. He joined the unit as a Lieutenant and in May he was in command of No 5 Sect, “B” Platoon. After the campaign on Timor, he embarked with the unit, for Australia aboard the Royal Dutch destroyer “Tjerk Hiddes” on either 11 Dec 1942 or 16 Dec 1942, as the embarkation rolls do not differentiate. After leave and reorganization he embarked with the unit for New Guinea aboard S.S. “DUNTROON” on 17 Jun 1943 as a Lieutenant. He was invalided out of New Guinea to Australia. On recovery he was transferred out of the unit to numerous postings. 1945 Promoted to Captain. Given Service No 2338. 1946 Staff Captain, Headquarters, Eastern Command. 1949 Area Staff Officer, Riverina, NSW. 1951 Commanding Officer of 15th Cadet Battalion, Young, NSW. 1953 Commanding Officer of 10th Cadet Battalion. 1955 First Adjutant / Quarter Master, Australian Regular Army Commando Unit (No1 Company) 1957 First Officer in Australia issued with Green Beret. 1958 Transferred to Royal NSW Lancers. 1961 Posted to Company Command Battle Group. 1962 Posted to Headquarters, Eastern Command as Staff Captain “Q”. 1964 Promoted to Major. 1972 Retired form Army as a Major and Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel. -
Ernest (Ernie) enlisted in Citizen Military Force (Reserve) on 9 Aug 1940 and posted to 53rd Battalion. He transferred to the A.I.F. on 27 Nov 1941 and was posted to Australian Army Service Corps, Sparrow Force on 30 Dec 1941. He joined the unit on Timor as a Driver with the Australian Army Service Corps, 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, he was assigned to No 7 Section, "C" 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 was discharged on 5 Jul 1943. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.
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Mervyn 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 Sapper, in the Engineers Section, Headquarters Group. 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 discharged from the 2nd A.I.F. on 29 Nov 1945. He rejoined the Aust Army and served in Korea as a Private, Service No 21397, in the Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps from 20 May 1953 to 31 Oct 1953, with the Australian Ancillary Unit, Korea. Then went on to serve in Malaya and was awarded a Long Service and Good Conduct Medal.
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His service papers has his name as Edward Falcon Barker but the World War 2 nominal roll only has Falcon Falcon embarked from Sydney for the Middle East on 27 Jun 1941, arriving 31 Jul 1941 and was taken on the strength of 2.1st Infantry Battalion on 8 Sept 1941. He embarked from the Middle East for Ceylon on 27 Mar 1942 and transferred to Headquarters (AIF) Ceylon on 5 Apr 1942 and returned to Australia on 4 Aug 1942. He was promoted to Corporal on 10 Sept 1942 and transferred to 6th Australian Division Intelligence Section on 12 Sept 1942 and embarked for New Guinea on 2 Nov 1942. Promoted to Sergeant on 5 Jan 1943 and returned to Australia on 9 Feb 1943. Falcon transferred to 2/6th Australian Independent Company on 26 Jul 1943 and reverted to Private at own request. He embarked with them for New Guinea aboard "DUNTROON" on 31 Jul 1943. He transferred to the unit on 21 Jun 1944 on New Guinea as a Trooper and returned to Australia with them aboard “TAROONA” on 3 Sept 1944. He embarked for New Britain aboard "ORMISTON” on 6 Sept 1945 and re-joined the unit as a Trooper on 8 Sept 1945. He transferred out of the unit on 9 Nov 1945 and joined the 1st New Guinea Infantry Battalion. He was appointed Lance Sergeant on 13 Dec 1945 and returned to Australia on 16 Jun 1946, where he 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 "S.W.Pacific".
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Thomas enlisted on 10 Mar 1941 and was posted to 2/13th Australian Field Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery (RAA) on 18 Mar 1941. He embarked for the Middle East on 1 Sept 1941 and returned to Australia aboard "EMPIRE SCOTT" on 26 Apr 1942. He transferred to 2/1st Medium Regiment, RAA. He was posted to 1st Australian Commando Training Battalion on 25 Feb 1943 and joined the 2/2nd on 15 May 1943, embarking with the unit for New Guinea as a Trooper in No 5 sect, “B” 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 5 sect, “B” Troop. He returned to Australia on 8 Jan 1946 and was discharged on 29 Jan 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. Due to rule changes he may now be entitled to an Africa Star. -
Harold enlisted on 23 Jan 1941 and was posted to Australian Army Medical Corps (AAMC) Training Depot. He transferred to 2/12th Field Ambulance, AAMC on 13 Mar 1941 and embarked for Timor on 17 Jan 1942. He joined the 2/2nd on Timor as a Private from 2/12th Field Ambulance, 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 transferred to the 2/2nd and promoted Corporal on 23 Dec 1943. After leave and reorganization he embarked with the unit for New Guinea as a Corporal in the AAMC Sect, Headquarters Group aboard “DUNTROON” on 17 Jun 1943 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 the AAMC Sect, Headquarters Group. He transferred to 2nd Field Ambulance on 26 Dec 1945 and returned to Australia aboard "RIVER LODDON" on 15 Jan 1946. He was discharged on 26 Feb 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
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Frank enlisted on 25 Nov 1940 and was an original member of the unit, embarking aboard “ZEALANDIA” on 8 Dec 1941 for Timor as a Sapper in Engineers Sect, Headquarters. After the campaign on Timor, he embarked with the unit, for Australia aboard the Royal Dutch destroyer “Tjerk Hiddes” on 16 Dec 1942. Frank was promoted to Corporal on 15 Apr 1943 and embarked with the unit for New Guinea aboard “DUNTROON” on 17 Jun 1943 as a Corporal in the Engineers Sect and returned to Australia with them aboard “TAROONA” on 3 Sept 1944. He reverted to Trooper on 30 Nov 1944. After further leave and reorganization, he embarked for New Britain aboard “TAROONA” on 9 Apr 1945 with the unit as a Trooper in the Maintenance Sect, Headquarters. He was promoted to Acting Corporal on 13 Oct 1945 and returned to Australia aboard "KATOOMBA" on 16 Dec 1945. He was discharged on 8 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
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Alan enlisted on 23 Jul 1940 and was drafted into 2/17th Infantry Battalion. He was appointed Lance Corporal on 24 Sept 1940 and embarked with them for the Middle East aboard HMT OX on 19 Oct 1940. He was promoted Acting Corporal on 29 Nov 1941 and returned to Australia aboard MT SS "WEST POINT" on 31 Mar 1942. Promoted Acting Sergeant on 11 Jul 1942 and transferred to C P Office, 2nd Australian Army on 28 Jul 1942. He was promoted Staff Sergeant on 28 Sept 1942. He transferred to the unit and reverted to Sergeant at his own request on 19 Dec 1942 and after leave and reorganization, he embarked with the unit for New Guinea as a Sergeant in Headquarters Group aboard S.S. “DUNTROON” on 17 Jun 1943. Alan transferred to 1st Australian Corps on 25 Mar 1944 and returned to Australia aboard “TAROONA” on 2 Apr 1944. He transferred to Headquarters, 2nd Beach Group on 12 Oct 1944 and embarked aboard "SEA BARB" for MOROTAI on 12 Apr 1945, then embarked for TARARKAN on 22 Apr 1945 and returned to MOROTAI aboard Landing Ship Troops (LST) 1035 on 18 May 1945. he then embarked aboard "WESTRALIA" for BALIKPAPON on 21 Jun 1945. Alan returned to MOROTAI aboard "J. J. CORBETT" on 15 Sept 1945 and returned to Australia aboard "WESTRALIA" on 16 Oct 1945. He was discharged on 24 Jan 1946. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below. He may now also be entitled to the Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with a clasp "S.W.Pacific".
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Len enlisted on 12 Jul 1940 and after training was posted to No 1 Australian Independent Company on 10 May 1941. He embarked with them for New Guinea as a Private aboard "ZEALANDIA" on 12 Jul 1941. He returned to Australia on 3 Jun 1942 and transferred to 16th Australian Infantry Training Battalion on 4 Jan 1943, then to 1st Australian Commando Training Battalion on 1 Mar 1943. He was promoted Corporal on 15 May 1943 and joined the 2/2nd same day. He embarked with the unit for New Guinea as a Corporal aboard “DUNTROON” on 17 Jun 1943 and returned to Australia with them aboard “TAROONA” on 3 Sept 1944. He was appointed Lance Sergeant on 2 Feb 1945 and reorganization, he embarked for New Britain aboard “TAROONA” on 9 Apr 1945 with the unit as a Lance Sergeant in Ordnance Sect of Headquarters Group. Len returned to Australia aboard "TAROONA" on 15 Sept 1945 and was discharged on 23 Oct 1945. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.
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Hugh joined 13th Army Field Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, 19 Mar 1941 and embarked for the Middle East on 1 Sept 1941. He embarked for Australia on 20 Mar 1942. He transferred to 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 5 Section, "B" Troop. Doig's book, has the following, "On 22 Oct 1943, Lt Doig and No 5 Section were ordered to patrol towards Mataloi III, in the RAMU Valley, New Guinea. On the 25 Oct 1943, they reached Orguruni Village and came under intense fire from 15 yards (13.5 Mtrs). When Private Hughie Brown, the Section Bren Gunner, was killed by a sniper, Private Mitchell took over the Bren Gun and became a victim of the same sniper." He was Killed in Action, 25 Oct 1943. He is commemorated on Panel 1, LAE MEMORIAL, New Guinea. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45. -
Keith was a member of the First Reinforcements that arrive at Dilli, 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 11 Dec 1942. He was Discharged on 4 Jul 1946. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.
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Eric enlisted on 10 Nov 1941 and after training at 1st Australian Commando Training Squadron, he joined the unit at Canungra, Qld, on 15 May 1943. He embarked with the unit as a Trooper in No 3 Section, “A” Troop for New Guinea aboard S.S. “DUNTROON” on 17 Jun 1943. On the 22 Apr 1944, he was Medevac to Australia, aboard "TAROONA" and did not return to the unit. He was discharged on 22 Jan 1945. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.
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Henry enlisted on 7 Nov 1940 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 Hiddes” on 16 Dec 1942. He transferred as an Instructor to 1st Australian Commando Training Battalion on 26 Apr 1943, 18th Australian Infantry Training Battalion on 15 Jun 1943 and then to 3rd Australian Reinforcement Training Battalion on 21 Oct 1943. Henry embarked for New Guinea aboard “CANBERRA” on 26 Nov 1943 and joined the 2/2nd as a Trooper in No 10 Sect on 20 Nov 1943. Sadly, Henry was listed as Missing in Action on 27 Jan 1944 at “FAITA”, New Guinea, later listed as Killed in Action. His body was never recovered and he is commemorated at LAE MEMORIAL, Panel 1, Papua New Guinea. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.
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Mervyn enlisted under the name of Harold Johnson on 3 Nov 1941 and 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. He was a member of the diversion group for the “DILI RAID” carried out by No 4 Sect on the night of May 15/16, 1942. 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 S.S. “DUNTROON” on 17 Jun 1943 and transferred to 42nd Infantry Battalion on 3 Sept 1943. He returned to Australia aboard “KOTA BAROE” with them on 28 May 1944. Merv declared his true name by Statuary Declaration on 3 Jul 1944. He went AWOL on 18 Sept 1944 and after a District Court Martial, he was discharged on 28 May 1946. He forfeited his campaign medals and Returned from Active Service Badge.
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Keith 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 Hiddes” on 16 Dec 1942. On return to Australia he transferred to numerous postings within Australia. On 12 Mar 1946 he transferred to 34th Infantry Brigade and embarked for JAPAN aboard "DUNTROON", arriving at KURE on 9 Apr 1946, then transferred to 65th Australian Infantry Battalion on 10 Apr 1946. Promoted Acting Corporal on 12 May 1947 and Corporal on 10 Oct 1947. He returned to Australia and was discharged 16 Aug 1948. He enlisted into Regular Army Special Reserve on 17 Aug 1948 with service number 80448. 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 "JAPAN".
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William 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 an Acting Corporal and was promoted to Corporal on 16 Nov 1942. 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 William embarked with the unit for New Guinea aboard S.S. “DUNTROON” on 17 Jun 1943 as a Corporal in the Transport Section, Headquarters Group, as the unit had no transport, the Transport Section was used as another fighting section. William was promoted to Sergeant on 15 Jan 1944 and returned to Australia with the unit 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 Sergeant. He left the unit and returned to Australia on 13 Dec 1945 and was discharged on 2 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".
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John 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 Hiddes” on 16 Dec 1942. John transferred as an Instructor at 1st Australian Commando Training Squadron on 15 Apr 1943 and then to 29th Australian Infantry Training Battalion on 29 Apr 1943. He was discharged on 16 Dec 1943. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.
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Noel 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 Hiddes” on 16 Dec 1942. He embarked for New Guinea aboard "KATOOMBA” on 22 Nov 1943 as a Trooper and re-joined the unit on 28 Nov 1943, possibly served in No 4 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. Noel returned to Australia on the 13 Jan 1946 and was discharged on 25 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". -
James enlisted in Citizen Military Force (Reserve) with service number N107131 on 21 Mar 1941 and transferred to the A.I.F. on 24 Oct 1941 whilst serving in Darwin. He was posted to 2/3rd Pioneer Battalion on the same day and transferred to Headquarters, Sparrow Force on 12 Feb 1942 for service on Timor. James joined the unit on Timor from Headquarters, Sparrow Force, as a Private, after the fall of Koepang, approx March 1942. Later he was part of "H" Force, 2 Officers and eleven other ranks, which, in Jul 1942, was detailed to patrol the east end of Timor and protect the Northern Flank of the unit from a surprize attack from the Japanese and also to procure supplies from this productive area. 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 transferred to 1st Australian Commando Training Squadron, as an Instructor on 14 Apr 1943 and was discharged on 18 Oct 1944. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.
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Stanley enlisted into the Citizens Military Force (Reserves) on 8 Jan 1939 and was posted to 7th Light Horse Regiment with service number N4545. He transferred to the Australian Infantry Force on 24 Sept 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 and was a member of the diversion group for the “DILI RAID”. 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 the Allied Geographical Section on 16 Jun 1943 and promoted Acting Corporal on 18 Oct 1943 and Corporal on 7 Apr 1944. He flew to Hollandia on 15 Feb 1945, the to Leyte, Philippines on 19 Feb 1945. Returned to Hollandia by plane on 29 Feb 1945 and flew back to Australia on 24 Feb 1945. He flew to Manila on 18 Jul 1945, was promoted to Sergeant on 21 Sept 1945 and flew back to Australia on 28 Sept 1945. He was discharged on 9 May 1946. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.
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Henry was an original member of the unit, embarking aboard “S.S. ZEALANDIA” on 8 Dec 1941 for Timor as a Corporal in “Q” Staff, Headquarters Group. He was promoted Staff Sergeant on 1 Mar 1942 and 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 Staff Sergeant in “Q” Staff, Headquarters Group, aboard S.S. “DUNTROON” on 17 Jun 1943 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 the Squadron Quarter Master Sergeant in “Q” Staff, Headquarters Group. He returned to Australia aboard "TAROONA" on 15 Sept 1945 and was discharged on 10 Oct 1945. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.
