Peter Epps

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

Kenneth was posted to 1st Australian Commando Training Battalion on 25 Feb 1942. He joined the unit In May 1943 and embarked with the unit for New Guinea aboard S.S. “DUNTROON” on 17 Jun 1943 as a Trooper in No 3 sect, “A” Troop. He was admitted to 110th Australian Gen Hospital on 29 Feb 1944 and discharged from the Army on 12 Nov 1944. Ken was made a Life Member of the Association in1969.

Thomas served in the 10th Light Horse prior to joining the unit 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 left the unit on 23 Oct 1945 and was discharged on 16 Apr 1946. He has a Post WW2 service number, 526892, but his service file is not accessible.

James enlisted in the Citizens Military Force (Reserve) with Service No W13328 and posted to Petrol Company, Australian Army Service Corps, (AASC). He transferred to Headquarters, 3rd Australian Corps, AASC on 8 Nov 1941 and then back to Petrol Company, AASC on 21 Mar 1942. He transferred to the A.I.F. on 4 Aug 1942 and promoted Acting Corporal on 23 Nov 1942. He reverted to Private on 5 Feb 1943 and posted to 21st Australian Infantry Training Battalion on 25 Aug 1944 and then to 1st Australian Commando Training Battalion on 28 Nov 1944. He joined the 2/2nd at Canungra, Qld 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 10 Nov 1945. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.