Peter Epps

Norman enlisted on 29 Apr 1941 and was an original member of the unit, embarking aboard “S.S. ZEALANDIA” on 8 Dec 1941 for Timor as a Lance Corporal in No 4 Section, “B” Platoon. He took part in both the raid on Dili, on night of 15-16 May 1942 and the ambush and killing of the “Singapore Tiger”, 22 Jun 1942. He was promoted Corporal on 1 Sept 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 aboard S.S. “DUNTROON” on 17 Jun 1943 as a Corporal in No 4 Section, “B” Troop. He was appointed Lance Sergeant on 28 Mar 1944 and returned to Australia with them aboard “TAROONA” on 3 Sept 1944. After further leave and reorganization, he embarked for New Britain aboard “TAROONA” on 9 Apr 1945 with the unit as a Lance Sergeant in No 4 Section, “B” Troop. Whilst on New Britain he attended Course No 5, Flame Thrower School from 5 Jul to 9 Jul 1945. He was promoted Acting Sergeant on 18 Sept 1945 and returned to Australia aboard "WESTRALIA" on 13 Dec 1945. He was discharged on 4 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".

Eric was an original member of the unit, embarking aboard “S.S. ZEALANDIA” on 8 Dec 1941 for Timor as a Private in Headquarters, “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 . Transferred as an Instructor to 1st Commando Training Squadron on 19 Apr 1943, 29th Australian Infantry Training Battalion, 27 Apr 1943. He was appointed Paid Lance Corporal on 1 Jul 1943 and embarked for New Guinea aboard “KATOOMBA” on 22 Nov 1943. He re-joined the 2/2nd as a Lance Corporal in No 10 Section, Headquarters Group on 28 Nov 1943. He reverted to Trooper on 7 May 1944 and returned to Australia with the unit aboard “TAROONA” on 3 Sept 1944. He transferred to 1st Australian Advanced Ammunition Depot, 13 Feb 1945 and was discharged on 16 Nov 1945. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

Lewis (Lew) enlisted on 2 May 1941 and was an original member of the unit, embarking aboard “ZEALANDIA” on 8 Dec 1941 for Timor as a Sapper in 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 transferred to 116th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment on 7 Jul 1943 and discharged on 10 Jan 1944. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

Alexander was an original member of the unit, embarking aboard “S.S. 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. 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 5 Section, “B” Troop and returned to Australia with them aboard “TAROONA” on 3 Sept 1944. He was appointed Lance Corporal on 25 Jan 1945 and after further leave and reorganization, he embarked for New Britain aboard “TAROONA” on 9 Apr 1945 with the unit as a Lance Corporal in No 5 Section, “B” Troop. He left the unit and returned to Australia aboard “WESTRALIA” on 13 Dec 1945 and was discharged on 3 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".

Herbert (Herb) enlisted on 9 May 1941 and was an original member of the unit, embarking aboard “S.S. ZEALANDIA” on 8 Dec 1941 for Timor as a Private in No 2 Section, “A” Platoon. He was a member of the defence of Dili Aerodrome on the night 19/20 Feb 1942, when the Japanese first landed and was wounded in the foot on 21 Feb 1942. Herb embarked at “BETANO” for Darwin aboard the “KURU” on 2 Sept 1942 as a Private and after medical treatment was discharged 30 Dec 1942. Herb re-enlisted on 9 Mar 1943 and was given service No WX22356. He attended 1st Australian Commando Training Battalion on 23 Aug 1943, was promoted Acting Corporal on 1 Nov 1943 and reverted to Private on 2 Feb 1945. He joined the 2/2nd on 26 Jun 1945 and after reorganization, he embarked for New Britain aboard “TAROONA” on 9 Apr 1945 with the unit as a Trooper. Herb transferred to 130th Australian General Hospital on 19 Oct 1945 and embarked for Morotai aboard LST 419 on 10 Dec 1945 and then embarked for Japan aboard "TAOS VICTORY" on 22 Feb 1946. He transferred to 20th Australian Field Ambulance on 12 May 1946 and to H.Q. 34th Australian Infantry Brigade on 10 Jun 1946. He returned to Australia aboard "KALIMBA" on 13 Nov 1946 and was discharged on 18 Feb 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".

George enlisted on 9 May 1941 and was an original member of the unit, embarking aboard “ZEALANDIA” on 8 Dec 1941 for Timor as a Private in No 8 Section, “C” Platoon. No 8 Section were operating an observation post (OP) near Mindelo, overlooking Maubisse, reporting on Japanese movements. Before dawn on the 11 Nov 1942, George and Private Andrew Smeaton, went to man the OP and they were never heard of again. It was surmised that they were ambushed by the Japanese when they arrived and must have put up a terrific fight, as a patrol who went there later, although not finding any bodies, saw a big heap of expended ammunition shells, as indication that these two men had sold out dearly. (This is condensed from C. D. Doig's book) George's body was never found and he is commemorated on Panel 4, on the Northern Territory Memorial. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below THOMAS, GEORGE EDGAR : Service Number - WX12592 - service record.pdf

William (Scotty) was an original member of the unit, embarking aboard “S.S. ZEALANDIA” on 8 Dec 1941 for Timor as a Corporal in No 8 Section, “C” Platoon. He was Wounded in Action on Timor, date unknown. He embarked for Australia at “Betano” aboard “KURU” on 16 Nov 1942. He was commissioned Lieutenant on 22 May 1943. He embarked for New Guinea aboard “KATOOMBA” on 26 Nov 1943 and posted to 2/6th Commando Squadron on 27 Nov 1943. He returned to Australia with them aboard “KATOOMBA” on 12 May 1944 and embarked for MOROTAI aboard Landing Ship Troops (LST) 1016 on 27 May 1945. He then embarked for BALAKPAPAN aboard LST 454 on 22 Jun 1945 and emplaned for MOROTAI on 18 Sept 1945 and returned to Australia on 23 Sept 1945. Transferred to Marrinup P.O.W. Camp on 29 Nov 1945 and was discharged on 28 Jun 1946. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

Reginald enlisted on 14 Feb 1938 in the Citizens Military Forces (Reserves) with Service No W3875 and was posted to 13th Field Company, Royal Australian Engineers. He transferred to the A.I.F. 18 Dec 1940 and was an original member of the unit, embarking aboard “ZEALANDIA” on 8 Dec 1941 for Timor as a Signaller in Signals Section, Headquarters Group. After the campaign on Timor, he embarked with the unit, for Australia aboard the Royal Dutch destroyer “Tjerk Hiddes” on 16 Dec 1942. He transferred to 1st Australian Personnel Staging Camp on 23 Jul 1943 and then 2nd Advance No 2 Echelon on 23 Oct 1944. He embarked for Morotai aboard "SEA BARB" on 16 Jun 1945 and returned to Australia by plane on 20 Oct 1945. He transferred to Western Australian Records on 23 Oct 1945 and he was discharged on 7 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".

Lawrence enlisted in Citizen Military Force (Reserve) on 22 Dec 1941 and was posted to 56th Australian Field Park Company. On 26 Jun 1942, he transferred to the A.I.F. He embarked for New Guinea aboard “TAROONA” on 2 Sept 1943 and joined the unit on 21 May 1944 as a Trooper in No 8 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 8 Section, “C” Troop. Lawrence left the unit and returned to Australia aboard “SALAMAUA” on 18 Jan 1946 and was discharged 21 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". Lawrence is the brother of WX10512 Dudley Lawrence Tapper.

Dudley was an original member of the unit, embarking aboard “S.S. ZEALANDIA” on 8 Dec 1941 for Timor as a Corporal in No 5 Section, “B” Platoon. He embarked for Australia at “Betano” aboard “KURU” on 16 Nov 1942. He was promoted Acting Lance Sergeant on 19 May 1943 and after leave and reorganization, he embarked with the unit for New Guinea aboard S.S. “DUNTROON” on 17 Jun 1943 as a Lance Sergeant in No 5 Section, “B” Troop. He was promoted to Sergeant on 8 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 the Troop Sergeant in Headquarters, “B” Troop. Dudley was promoted Acting Staff Sergeant on 18 Sept 1945 and transferred to 4th Survey Battery on 29 Nov 1945. He returned to Australia aboard “KATOOMBA” on 16 Dec 1945 and was discharged on 15 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". Dudley is the brother of WX26468 Lawrence Sinclair Tapper.

John enlisted on 11 Jun 1941 and was posted to 2/11th Field Company, Royal Australian Engineers (RAE). He embarked for Timor on 8 Dec 1941 and joined the 2/2nd on Timor as a Sapper from 2/11th Field Company, after the fall of Koepang, approx. March 1942. He was medevac'd to Australia on 27 Sept 1942. After medical treatment he was appointed Acting Corporal on 1 Apr 1943 and posted to RAE Training Centre on 27 Nov 1943. He was promoted Acting Sergeant on 27 Nov 1943, Acting Warrant Officer Class II (WO II) on 14 Aug 1944 and WO II confirmed on 10 Jan 1945. He was discharged on 18 Oct 1945. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

Edgar enlisted in Citizen Military Force (Reserve) on 14 Apr 1942 and was posted to Royal Australian Artillery. He transferred to the A.I.F. on 24 Sept 1942 and posted to 1st Australian Commando training Squadron on 25 Feb 1943. He joined the unit at Canungra, Qld on 15 May 1943 and embarked with the unit for New Guinea aboard S.S. “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. On 6 Dec 1945, he transferred to “D” Company, 67 Infantry Battalion and embarked for MOROTAI aboard Landing Ship Troops (LST) 419 on 10 Dec 1945. He embarked for Japan aboard "TAOS VICTORY" on 15 Feb 1946 and served with the British Commonwealth Occupation Force. He returned to Australia aboard “KANIMBLA” on 8 Feb 1947 and was discharged on 14 Feb 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 clasps "S.W.Pacific" and "JAPAN".

Thomas enlisted on 26 Feb 1941 and was posted to 2/11th Field Company, Royal Australian Engineers (RAE)as a Sapper. The 2/11th Fld Coy arrived in Darwin on 28 Mar 1941 and embarked for Timor on 8 Dec 1941. He joined the 2/2nd on Timor as a Sapper from 2/11th Fld Coy, RAE, after the fall of Koepang, approx. March 1942. He was one of the Koepang men selected for commando training at Mape and formed the new "D" Platoon with the original Engineers Section, under Lt Turton, then 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. After leave he was posted to 2nd Army Brigade Park Engineers Training Department in Queensland on 16 Mar 1943. He re-joined the 2/11th Fld Coy on 8 Jun 1943 and appointed Acting Sergeant on 9 Jul 1942. He embarked for New Guinea with 2/11th Fld Coy, aboard "TAROONA" on 7 Oct 1943 and his promotion to Sergeant was confirmed on 21 Dec 1943. He returned to Australia aboard Dutch Ship "BONTEKOE" on 19 Mar 1944 and then embarked for Morotai aboard "SEA BARB" on 16 Mar 1945. He transferred to 2nd Australian Motor Equipment Platoon on 7 Apr 1945 and embarked for Tarakan on 20 Apr 1945, were he was promoted Staff Sergeant on 21 Apr 1945. He embarked for Morotai on 18 May 1945, then embarked for Balikpapn on 19 Jun 1945. He returned to Australia aboard HMS "IMPLACABLE" and was discharged 30 Nov 1945. 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.

Laurence "Buller" enlisted in Citizen Military Force (Reserve) on 13 Aug 1940 and was posted to 31st Infantry Battalion. He was promoted to Corporal on 4 Oct 1940, Acting Sergeant on 9 Dec 1941 and Sergeant on 13 Jul 1942. He transferred to the A.I.F. on 20 Jul 1942 and posted to 1st Australian Commando Training Squadron on 26 Feb 1943. He reverted to Private at his own request on 8 May 1943 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 2 Section, “A” Troop and returned to Australia with them aboard “TAROONA” on 3 Sept 1944. After leave and reorganization, he embarked for New Britain aboard “TAROONA” on 9 Apr 1945 with the unit as a Trooper in No 2 Section, “A” Troop. He was promoted to Acting Corporal on 22 Apr 1945 and confirmed as Corporal on 22 Jul 1945. Left the unit and embarked for Australia aboard “ORMISTON” on 10 Oct 1945 and was discharged on 30 Oct 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".

Walter enlisted on 29 Apr 1940 and was posted to 2/40th Battalion. He embarked for Timor on 8 Dec 1941 and 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, 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 After medical treatment he was posted to 22nd Australian Motor Regiment on 15 Mar 1943 and embarked for New Guinea aboard "CANBERRA" on 31 Dec 1943 to join 2/12th Battalion. Walter was wounded in action, Left ankle, on 21 Jan 1944 and evacuated to hospital. He re-joined the 2/12th on 10 Mar 1944 and returned to Australia aboard "TAROONA" on 6 May 1944. He embarked for Moratai aboard "PUTUS H ROSE" on 28 May 1945 and then for Balikpapan aboard Landing Ship Troops 456 on 23 Jun 1945. He returned to Australia on 5 Jan 1946 and was discharged on 25 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

Donald enlisted in Citizen Military Force (Reserve) on 28 Jul 1940 and was posted to 9/23rd Light Horse Regiment on same date. He transferred to 3rd Australian Reconnaissance Squadron on 2 Jan 1942 and promoted Corporal on 27 Feb 1942. He reverted to Private at his own request on 18 Mar 1943 and transferred to the A.I.F. on 7 Jul 1942. He was posted to 1st Australian Commando Training Squadron on 8 Apr 1943. After training, Donald joined the unit on 15 May 1943 and embarked with the unit for New Guinea aboard S.S. “DUNTROON” on 17 Jun 1943 as a Trooper in No 7 Section, “C” Troop. He was wounded in action (Gun Shot Wound, Left forearm) on 10 Jan 1944 and medevac to hospital. He retuned to the unit on 7 Mar 1944 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 and left the unit on 26 Apr 1945 and returned to Australia aboard “KATOOMBA” on 3 May 1945. He was discharged on 7 Nov 1945. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

James enlisted in the Citizens Military Force (Reserves) in 1937 and was posted to "C" Company, 30th Battalion, The NSW Scottish Rifles. He transferred to the A.I.F. on 23 May 1940 and was posted to 2/1st Australian Medium Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery (RAA). He embarked with them to the Middle East on 1 Sept 1941 and returned to Australia on 16 Apr 1942. He transferred to 1st Australian Commando Training Battalion on 25 Feb 1943, was promoted Acting Corporal on 4 Mar 1943 and reverted to Private at own request on 15 May 1943. He joined the 2/2nd on 15 May 1943 and embarked with the unit for New Guinea aboard S.S. “DUNTROON” on 17 Jun 1943 as a Trooper in No 5 Sect, "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 Sect, "B" Troop . He returned to Australia aboard "TAROONA" on 15 Sept 1945 and was discharged on 19 Oct 1945. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below. He was awarded an Efficiency Medal for his Reserve Service. He is now also entitled to the Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with a clasp "S.W.Pacific". Vale James Relton Smith NX15613 - Courier September 2004.pdf.pdf Letter from Jim Smith to Jack Carey 19 July 2002 .pdf

George enlisted on 21 May 1941 and was posted to Australian Army Service Corps (AASC) Sparrow on 29 Jul 1941. He embarked for Timor on 8 Dec 1941 and joined the 2/2nd on Timor as a Private from Sparrow AASC, after the fall of Koepang, approx. March 1942. He was medevac'd to Australia on 9 Aug 1942 and transferred to 12th Supply Personnel Company on 4 Feb 1943 . He was discharged on 9 Sept 1943. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

Russell enlisted on 23 Jun 1941 and posted to the Australian Army Medical Corps Training Depot on 24 Jun 1941. He was appointed Acting Corporal on 1 Sept 1941 and embarked for the Middle East with the Australian Army Medical Corps reinforcements on 1 Nov 1941. he reverted to Private on 23 Nov 1941 and posted to 15th Australian Dental Unit on 6 Feb 1942. he returned to Australia aboard S.S. "WEST POINT" on 31 Mar 1942. He was appointed Lance Corporal on 11 Aug 1942 and posted to 1st Australian Commando Training Squadron on 28 Sept 1942. He was promoted to Acting Corporal on 30 Nov 1942 and revert to Private at his own request on 28 Jan 1943. He embarked for New Guinea aboard “KATOOMBA” on 17 Feb 1943 and joined the unit on 25 Jun 1943 as a Trooper No 6 Section, “B” Troop. He was Med Evac to Australia aboard “KATOOMBA” on 6 Apr 1944. Russell re-joined the unit on 9 Sept 1944 and embarked for New Britain aboard “TAROONA” on 9 Apr 1945 with the unit as a Trooper in No 6 Section, “B” Troop. He returned to Australia aboard "WESTRALIA" on 13 Aug 1945 and was discharged on 7 Jan 1946. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

Frederick enlisted on 26 Nov 1941 and posted to Australian Army Service Corps (AASC) Training Depot. He transferred to AASC Sparrow Force on 30 Dec 1941 and embarked for Timor on 17 Jan 1942. He joined the 2/2nd on Timor as a Private from Sparrow Force AASC, after the fall of Koepang, approx. March 1942.He was promoted Corporal on 1 Jul 1942 and 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 1st Australian Commando Training Battalion on 19 Apr 1943 and then to 29th Australian Infantry Training Battalion on 27 Apr 1943. He was discharged on 5 Aug 1943. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

Allan was a reinforcement Trooper on New Guinea and joined 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 was discharged on 5 Nov 1945.

Sydney enlisted on 1 July 1940 and was posted to 7th Division Cavalry. He embarked for the Middle East on 26 Dec 1940 and transferred to 6th Division Intelligence Section on 29 Jan 1942, he was appointed Lance Corporal same day. He returned to Australia aboard "ANDES" on 16 Mar 1942 and posted to NT Force Signals on 16 Jun 1942. He was promoted Sergeant on 17 Jun 1942 and embarked for Timor aboard HMAS "VOYAGER" on 22 Sept 1942. He joined the 2/2nd on Timor as a Sergeant in the Signals and Cypher Unit sent from Darwin, after contact was made with “Winnie the War Winner” March 1942. He returned to Australia on 9 Jan 1943 with 2/4th Independent Company. He was appointed Acting Lieutenant on 20 Dec 1943 and Lieutenant on 29 Dec 1943. He was posted to 2/43rd Australian Cipher Section on 29 Dec 1943 and embarked for Morotai aboard "GENERAL BUTNER" on 8 Apr 1945, then embarked for British North Borneo aboard Landing Ship Troops 996 on 13 May 1945. He returned to Australia aboard "JJ CARRIGAN" on 8 Dec 1945. He was discharged on 20 Dec 1945. Sydney was Mentioned in Despatches, for Gallant and Distinguished Service, in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette, No 43/753/47. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Defence Medal, 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

Geoffrey (Vince)enlisted in the Citizens Military Forces (Reserves) with Service No W32927 on 18 Nov 1940 and posted to Australian Army Service Corps, Western Command. He transferred to the A.I.F. on 6 May 1941 and was an original member of the unit, embarking aboard “ZEALANDIA” on 8 Dec 1941 for Timor as a Private in No 9 Section, “C” Platoon. After the campaign on Timor, he embarked with the unit, for Australia aboard the Royal Dutch destroyer “Tjerk Hiddes” on 16 Dec 1942. He transferred to 4th Australian Base Supply Depot on 30 Sept 1943, 209th Supply Depot Platoon on 27 Dec 1943, 208th Supply Depot Platoon on 27 Jan 1944 and back to 4th Australian Base Supply Depot on 13 Mar 1944. He was appointed Paid Lance Corporal on 12 Oct 1944 and transferred to 3rd Australian Base Supply Depot on 28 Sept 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.

Robert (Dusty) was an original member of the unit, embarking aboard “S.S. ZEALANDIA” on 8 Dec 1941 for Timor as a Signaller in Signals Section, Headquarters Group. After the campaign on Timor, he embarked with the unit, for Australia aboard the Royal Dutch destroyer “Tjerk Hiddes” on 11 Dec 1942. After leave, he embarked for New Guinea as a Signaller aboard “KATOOMBA” on 26 Nov 1943 and re-joined the unit on 28 Nov 1943. He 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 Signaller in Signals Section, Headquarters Group. Dusty returned to Australia on 18 Jan 1946 and was discharged on 1 Oct 1947. There is at least one page missing from his service papers at NAA, this includes his time on New Britain 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".

George was an original member of the unit, embarking aboard “S.S. ZEALANDIA” on 8 Dec 1941 for Timor as a Sapper in 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. After leave and reorganization, he embarked with the unit for New Guinea aboard S.S. “DUNTROON” on 17 Jun 1943 as a Sapper in Engineers Section, Headquarters Group and returned to Australia with them aboard “TAROONA” on 3 Sept 1944. After further leave and reorganization, he embarked for New Britain aboard “TAROONA” on 9 Apr 1945 with the unit as a Trooper in the Maintenance Section, Headquarters Group. He left the unit and embarked for Australia aboard “KATOOMBA” on 6 Dec 1945 and was discharged 16 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 entitled to the new Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp "S.W.Pacific"