Peter Epps

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 Hides” on 16 Dec 1942. After leave and reorganization he embarked with the unit for New Guinea as a Trooper in No 3 Section, “A” Troop, aboard S.S. “DUNTROON” on 17 Jun 1943. He was appointed paid Lance Corporal on 29 Aug 1943 and enplaned for Australia on 22 Mar 1944 and posted as an Instructor, to 1st Australian Commando Training Squadron on 30 Mar 1944. Promoted to Acting Corporal on 7 Apr 1944 and transferred to "Z" Special Unit on 17 Aug 1944. He was promoted Sergeant on 23 Nov 1944 and attended 1st Australian Parachute Training centre on 21 Dec 1944, returning to "Z" Special Unit on 29 Jan 1945. He returned to Timor with "Z" Special Unit on 19 Apr 1945 and returned to Australia on 3 May 1945., then again to Timor on 19 Jun 1945, returning to Australia on 24 Jun 1945. On 2 Aug 1945 he left for Borneo with "Z" Special Unit, returning to Australia on 16 Dec 1945. He transferred to Special Investigation Branch (Maritime Group) AIF on 25 Jan 1946 and embarked from Sydney for KURE Japan, on 7 Aug 1946 aboard "RIVER NORMAN", arriving in KURE on 29 Aug 1946. He returned to Australia on 19 Sept 1946 and was discharged on 10 Apr 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". TRIBUTE TO JOHN HARTLEY CONTRIBUTED BY HIS SON CHRIS During the Queen's Birthday Long Weekend in June 2000, my father John Frederick Hartley passed away at the age of 78. Dad was a Barraba boy, born on 22 July 1921, his father a "Chinaman" Henry Samuel Richard Park, and mother Mary Jane Hartley. He was the 10th child born of 13 children, and grew up in Barraba NSW, leaving school by age 13 and working as a drover and whatever else came his way. It was Monday evening, 12th June 2000, at about this very moment 7:15pm, when Dad breathed his last, and went to eternal rest, sitting in his favourite lounge chair in our living room at Fairfield West. Dad was watching some TV, and Mum had just given him a light dinner. She took that tray from him and offered him some dessert. She left the room and entered the kitchen, putting some homemade vanilla rice custard topped with cinnamon in a small bowl, and returned the few steps to Dad. She had been gone just 90 seconds, and in that time, Dad sighed deeply, his heart stopped and he had left us. The ambulance was rung immediately, my then brother-in-law was on the spot to instantly commence CPR, and he persisted for 20 minutes, handing over to the ambos who had arrived within 1o minutes, setting up their gear and observing the CPR process before taking over. But it was all to no avail. Our wonderful father was gone. Mum had lost her husband of 45 years. At the time I was at my own home, just 10 minutes away, and I got to my parents' home straight away to meet with the ambos, and then the Police, who attended and took particulars. Mum was distraught. The funeral parlour people soon attended and did their work, gently lifting Dad and wrapping him tenderly for the journey to the funeral home. We would have the Requiem Mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cabramatta on the following Monday 19th June 2000, and from there we proceeded to Pinegrove Cemetery, Minchinbury for the burial. Surviving members of Dad's Commando unit joined us in farewelling Dad. Dad was a proud member of the No. 2 Australian Independent Company, first deployed to Portuguese Timor in Dec 1941, just a week after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour. This unit of barely 286 men were the "Double Red Diamonds", so named by their colour patch, and would serve with distinction on Timor for all of 1942, waging guerilla warfare against the Japanese invasion and occupation. They would be the only unit (just 286 men) of the entire 8th Division (some 15,000 men) who would not be destroyed as a fighting force, and who were not captured or surrendered in those dreadful days of December 1941 to March 1942. The unit would be re-named 2/2 Independent Company, then 2/2 Commando Squadron, as they progressed through the war years. Throughout his life, Dad never forgot Timor. The fate of the Timorese people always was in his mind, as were the sailors of the RAN who supported their Timor Campaign in 1942. HMAS VOYAGER would be lost at Betano Bay, Timor on 23 Sep 42, when she ran aground while landing reinforcements of the 2/4 Independent Company. HMAS ARMIDALE would be lost on 01 Dec 42 while trying to reach Timor to evacuate the men. Small vessels like the KURU and VIGILANT would also sustain the Independent Company on Timor. Corvettes and Fairmile ships would also provide support, especially during times of re-supply and/or evacuating wounded and sick. Dad would meet mighty men like Damian Parer and Bill Marien when they visited Timor in Nov 42 to gather information for reporting and propaganda purposes. Their stories, pictures and film would only been seen later in 1943, after the Independent Company had been evacuated. Below you can see photos of Dad, the first in early 1945, and the second is ANZAC DAY 1947 in Sydney, near the Martin Place Cenotaph. The second pic also shows the man who would be my "Godfather" at my Baptism some 8 years later, in August 1955. He is Francis (Frank) (aka Curly) Vincent Terence O'Neill, NX50133, who served with Dad in Timor and New Guinea. After the war, Frank O'Neill would become an international correspondent with the Mirrors newspapers, working for the Murdoch empire, though always rebellious and speaking and writing his own mind. There is so much to be said about these men, my Dad, my godfather Frank (Curly) O'Neill, and so many more, but that is for another time. LEST WE FORGET. Suffice to say that we all still bear the grief and sadness of losing our Dad, a husband, a truly kind and intelligent gentleman, a hard-working soul who cared for his family and friends. This song says it all: man in the picture Prepared by Chris Hartley 12 June 2021

Malcolm enlisted in to the R.A.A.F. on 21 Jun 1941 with Service No 412060 and was discharged on 15 Nov 1941 to enlist in the A.I.F. on 17 Nov 1941. He was posted to 1st Australian Armoured Training Regiment on 26 Nov 1941 and posted to 2/11th Australian Armoured Car Regiment on 4 Dec 1941. He qualified at No 105 Armoured Division Operators Refresher Course Oct 1943 and transferred to 16th Australian Infantry Training Battalion on 4 Jul 1944, then to 1st Australian Commando Training Battalion on 6 Nov 1944. He flew to New Guinea on 10 May 1945 and embarked for New Britain aboard "SUVA" on 17 May 1945, joining the 2/2nd on 19 May 1945. He transferred to 13th Australian Small Ships Company on 26 Dec 1945 and returned to Australia aboard "TAOS VICTORY" on 29 Jan 1946. He was discharged on 23 May 1946. He was entitled to the 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. He may now be entitled to the 1939-45 Star,

Phillip enlisted on 29 Apr 1941 and posted to Signals Training Depot on 7 May 1941 and after training was posted to Foster for commando training on 6 Sept 1941. He was promoted to Acting Corporal on 28 Oct 1941 and Acting Sergeant on 7 Feb 1942. He was posted to No 4 Independent Company on 12 Mar 1942 and confirmed as Sergeant on 17 Sept 1942. He embarked for Timor as a Signals Sergeant with 2/4 Independent Company, arriving aboard HMAS Voyager on 22 Sept 1942. He embarked with the 2/4 for Australia on 9 Jan 1943. He was commissioned as a Lieutenant on 26 Jun 1943 and after officer training embarked for New Guinea aboard "KATOOMBA" on 22 Nov 1943. He joined the 2/2 on New Guinea on 28 Nov 1943 as a Lieutenant, taking command of No 10 Section, Headquarters Group. Sadly he was killed in action on 27 Jan 1944, New Guinea. He is buried at Lae War Cemetery, Plot M, Row A, Grave 7. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

Percy (KIWI) enlisted on 13 Nov 1941 and according to CD Doig's History, he was rejected from the New Zealand Forces due to a badly set elbow. He 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 16 Dec 1942. He was Mentioned in Despatches, 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 promoted to Corporal on 1 Apr 1943 and after leave, he embarked with the unit as a Corporal in No 5 Section, “B” Troop for New Guinea aboard “DUNTROON” on 17 Jun 1943 and returned to Australia with them aboard “TAROONA” on 3 Sept 1944. He was Mentioned in Despatches, London Gazette, 8 Mar 1945 and in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette, 15 Mar 1945. These are the two Gazettes for the units service in New Guinea. After further leave and reorganization, he embarked for New Britain aboard “TAROONA” on 9 Apr 1945 with the unit as a Corporal in No 5 Section, “B” Troop. He was appointed Lance Corporal on 20 Aug 1945 and transferred to 26th Australian Infantry Battalion on 26 Dec 1945. He returned to Australia on 16 Jan 1946 and was discharged on 15 Mar 1946. He is one of only three men to be Mentioned in Despatches with the unit, the other two were Officers. As Doig said, New Zealand's loss, our gain. 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.

Eric enlisted in the Citizens Military Force (Reserves) on 9 Apr 1941 with Service No N108615 and posted to Ordnance Workshops as a Lorry Driver. He was posted to Darwin on 22 Apr 1941 and transferred to the A.I.F. on 21 Nov 1941 and posted to 75th Light Aid Detachment, same day. He embarked for Timor on 8 Dec 1941 and joined the 2/2nd on Timor from 75th Light Aid Detachment, as a Private, 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 16 Dec 1942. He transferred to 6th Advance Base Workshop, Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (AEME), Vehicle Workshop Section Type "B" on 14 Apr 1943 and then to 15th Australian Advance Workshop on 7 Nov 1944. He embarked for Morotai aboard "EVANGELINE" on 18 Jun 1945 and then to Luban aboard "JOSHUA SEMEY" on 2 Aug 1945. He transferred to 66th Australian Infantry Battalion on 27 Oct 1945 and embarked for Morotai aboard Landing Ship Troops 329 on 3 Nov 1945. He transferred to 119th Transport Platoon on 18 Nov 1945. He returned to Australia on 27 Jan 1946 and was discharged 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

David enlisted on 5 Nov 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 posted as an Instructor at 1st Australian Commando Training Battalion on 14 Apr 1943 and then to 29th Australian Infantry Training Battalion on 27 Apr 1943. He embarked for New Guinea aboard “KATOOMBA” on 29 Aug 1943 and re-joined the 2/2nd on 2 Nov 1943. He returned to Australia with them aboard “TAROONA” on 3 Sept 1944. He transferred to NSW General Duties Depot on 31 Oct 1944 and was discharged on 20 Apr 1945. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

Henry enlisted on 13 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. He took part in the raid on Dili, on night of 15-16 May 1942. After the campaign on Timor, he embarked with the unit, for Australia aboard the Royal Dutch destroyer “Tjerk Hides” on 16 Dec 1942. After leave and reorganization he embarked with the unit for New Guinea as a Trooper in Transport Sect, Headquarters Group aboard “DUNTROON” on 17 Jun 1943. As the unit had no transport, the Transport Sect was used as another Troop. He was medevac'd to Australia by plane on 21 May 1944 and was discharged on 24 Aug 1944. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

Leslie enlisted on 14 Jun 1940 and was posted to 27th Anti Tank Company on 6 Jan 1941, he transferred to "B" Troop, 18 Anti Tank Battery on 9 Aug 1941. He joined the unit on Timor as a Gunner from “B” troop, 18th Anti Tank Battery, after the fall of Koepang, approx March 1942. He embarked at “BETANO” for Darwin aboard the “KURU” on 17 Sept 1942 and was discharged on 27 May 1943. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

Archibald served in 39th Infantry Regiment from Jan 1912 to Aug 1914 when he enlisted on 11 Aug 1914 and was given Service No 989 and posted to "D" Company, 1st Battalion, Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force, Tropical Unit. He embarked for Rabaul aboard "HMAT BERRIMA" on 19 Aug 1914 and returned to Australia and was discharged Time Expired on 4 Mar 1915. He then enlisted in the 1st A.I.F. on 12 Jun 1915 and was given Service No 2606 and was posted to 8th reinforcements, 4th Battalion. He embarked for Egypt on 9 Aug 1915. He was posted to Gallipoli on 3 Oct 1915 and sent to Signallers School, Lemnos on 17 Oct 1915. After training, he was transferred to 1st Division Signals Company and returned to Gallipoli until 19 Dec 1915, when he was evacuated to Egypt. He transferred back to 4th Battalion on 19 Sept 1916 and embarked with them for France aboard "H S SIMLA" on 23 Mar 1916. He was wounded in action on 11 Jun 1916, Gun Shot Wound Right Elbow and was medivac to England aboard "JAN BRYDEL" on 19 Jun 1916. After medical treatment he was returned to Australia aboard "SUEVIC" on 8 Jun 1918 and discharged on 26 Sept 1918. He was entitled to a 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal and a Gallipoli Medallion. See Below. Archibald enlisted on 11 Aug 1941 and was posted to Australian Army Service Corps, Sparrow Force on 12 Aug 1941. He was promoted Acting Sergeant on 12 Aug 1941 and confirmed Sergeant on 12 Nov 1941. He embarked for Timor on 12 Dec 1941 and joined the 2/2nd on Timor as a Sergeant from Sparrow Force, Australian Army Service Corps, after the fall of Koepang, approx March 1942. He embarked at “SUAI” for Darwin aboard “KURU” on 8 July 1942 and was discharged on 23 Jan 1943. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

James enlisted on 29 Jul 1941 and posted to Australian Army Service Corps (AASC) Section, Sparrow. He was posted to Darwin on 29 Aug 1941 and detached to 2nd Field Butchery for the period 8 Sept - 18 Oct 1941. He embarked for Timor on 8 Dec 1941 and joined the 2/2nd on Timor as a Private (Butcher) from AASC, 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 transferred to 40th Battalion and was discharged on 1 Sep 1944. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

Alfred enlisted on 8 Jul 1941 and was posted to 2/13th Army Field Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery (RAA) on 23 Aug 1941. The 2/13th Army Field Regiment was re-designated 2/1st Medium Regiment and Alfred returned to Australia aboard "WEST POINT" on 31 Mar 1942 and was posted to 1st Australian Commando Training Battalion on 25 Feb 1943. He was posted 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 as a Trooper in No 4 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 4 Sect, “B” Troop. Whilst on New Britain he attended Course No 5, Flame Thrower School from 5 Jul to 9 Jul 1945 and was appointed Paid Lance Corporal 29 Aug 1945. He returned to Australia on 4 Feb 1946 and was discharged on 27 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

Sydney enlisted on 30 May 1940 and was posted to 2/1st Australian Medium Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery (RAA). He transferred to "WREN Force" on 20 Jan 1941 and embarked for Nauru Island on 22 Feb 1941 and returned to Australia on 6 Sept 1941. He transferred to 2/13th Australian Field Regiment, RAA on 17 Sept 1941 and embarked for Middle East on 1 Nov 1941. Returned to Australia aboard "WEST POINT" on 1 Apr 1942 and was transferred to 2/13th Australian Composite Anti Aircraft Regiment, RAA on 17 Jul 1943. He was posted to Australian Training Centre (Jungle Warfare) on17 Apr 1944 and transferred to 2/1st Medium Regiment, RAA on 23 Nov 1944. He transferred to the 2/2nd on 18 Dec 1944 and embarked for New Britain aboard “TAROONA” with the unit, on 9 Apr 1945 as a Trooper in No 5 Sect, “B” Troop. He returned to Australia on 18 Jan 1946 and was discharged on 29 Jan 1946. He is the brother of NX23047 Ronald Oxley Hilliard. 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 enlisted on 30 May 1940 and was posted to 2/1st Australian Medium Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery (RAA). He transferred to "WREN Force" on 20 Jan 1941 and embarked for Nauru Island on 22 Feb to Sept 1941 and returned to Australia on 6 Sept 1941. He transferred to 2/13th Australian Field Regiment, RAA on 17 Sept 1941 and embarked for Middle East on 1 Nov 1941. Returned to Australia aboard "WEST POINT" on 1 Apr 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 4 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 4 Sect, “B” Troop. He returned to Australia aboard "TAROONA" on 15 Sept 1945 and was discharged on 10 Oct 1945. He is the brother of NX23048 Sydney Edward Hilliard. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

Ronald enlisted on 1 Jun 1940 and was posted to 2/13th Army Field Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, (RAA) on 15 Oct 1940. He embarked for the Middle East on 1 Sept 1941 and returned to Australia aboard "SEROOSKERK" on 29 Apr 1942. He was posted 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 as a Trooper in No 7 Sect, “C” 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 8 Sect, “C” Troop. He returned to Australia aboard "TAROONA" on 15 Sept 1945 and was discharged on 20 Oct 1945. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

Francis (known as Peter in the unit) was a member of the Royal Australian Air Force before enlisting in the A.I.F. on 1 May 1941. He was posted to Signals Training Depot on the same day and appointed Acting Corporal on 19 May 1941, then Acting Sergeant on 21 Sept 1941. He was promoted Lieutenant on 4 Jan 1942 and posted as an Instructor (Signals) Guerrilla Warfare Centre on 18 May 1942. He transferred to the 2/2nd at Larrimah, N.T. on 25 Nov 1942 and joined them as they came off Timor. Francis embarked with the unit as a Lieutenant, Officer Commanding, Signals Sect, Headquarters Group 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 Lieutenant, Officer Commanding, Signals Sect, Headquarters Group. He returned to Australia aboard "KATOOMBA" on 16 Dec 1945 and was discharged on 9 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

Prior to joining the unit Thomas served in 25th Machine Gun Regiment, 16 May 1942, 25th Reconnaissance Battalion, 3 Jul 1942 and 25th Cavalry Regiment, 27 Jan 1943. He attended 1st Australian Commando Training Squadron, 25th Feb 1943 and joined the unit on 15 May 1943. He embarked with the unit for New Guinea aboard SS “DUNTROON” on 17 Jun 1943 as a Trooper in No 3 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 3 Section, “A” Troop. He was promoted to Corporal on 9 Apr 1946. He returned to Australia aboard "DUNTROON" on 9 May 1946 and was discharged on the 20 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".

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 .

Richard enlisted into the Citizens Military Force *Reserves) on 7 Apr 1942 with Service No W40696 and served with 11th Battalion. He transferred to the A.I.F. on 6 Jan 1943. He was posted to 1st Australian Commando Training Battalion on 25 Feb 1943 and joined the unit on 15 May 1943. He embarked with the unit for New Guinea as a Trooper in No 3 Sect, “A” 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 3 sect, “A” Troop. He transferred to 53rd Port Craft Company on 26 Dec 1945 and then to 13th Australian Small Ship Company on 20 Jan 1946. He returned to Australia aboard "WESTRALIA" on 2 May 1946 and was discharged on 21 Jun 1946. Richard was made a Life Member of the Association in 1976. 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

Keith enlisted into the 10th Light Horse Regiment on 17 Mar 1941 with service No W34753 as a Trooper. He transferred to the 2nd AIF on 8 July 1942 and was posted to 1st Australian Commando Training Battalion on 2 Dec 1944. After training he joined the unit on 31 Jan 1945 and he embarked for New Britain aboard “TAROONA” on 9 Apr 1945 with the unit as a Trooper in No 3 Sect, “A” Troop. He embarked for Australia aboard "TAROONA" on 15 Sept 45. Keith was posted to Marrinup POW Camp in Western Australia and was discharged on 9 May 1946. For his service during WW2 he was awarded the Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45

Ralph was a Middleweight Boxing Champion pre war 10 bouts, won 7 lost 2 draw 1. He enlisted in the Citizens Military Force (Reserves) on 30 Sept 1941 with Service No W13537 and was posted to the Australian Army Service Corps. He was an instructor in Western Command for Physical Training, Unarmed Combat and Small Arms during 1942. He transferred to the A.I.F. on 14 Sept 1942 and promoted Sergeant 3 Dec 1942. He embarked for New Guinea on 19 May 1944, he reverted to Private at his own request on 8 Jul 1944 and transferred to the 2/2 same day, joining them at BULULO in New Guinea as a Trooper 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 Sect, “C” Troop. He represented the unit in boxing matches in New Guinea and New Britain. Ralph transferred to 29/46th Infantry Battalion on 26 Dec 1945 and returned to Australia aboard "VITO" on 16 Jan 1946. He was discharged on 20 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