Peter Epps

Stanley enlisted on 5 Apr 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 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 “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 was appointed Lance Corporal on 25 Jan 1945 and embarked for New Britain aboard “TAROONA” on 9 Apr 1945 with the unit as a Lance Corporal in No 8 Section, “C” Troop. He transferred to 22nd Infantry Battalion on 26 Dec 1945 and returned to Australia on 16 Jan 1946. He was discharged 5 Feb 1946. Stan was made a Life Member of the Association in 1990. He was the Brother of Charles Alfred Sadler WX11374 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 27 Aug 1941 and was posted to 2/10th Australian Armoured Regiment. He transferred to Headquarters, 1st Australian Corps, Artillery Signals Section on 4 Feb 1945. He flew to New Guinea on 9 May 1945 and then embarked for New Britain aboard "SUVA" on 17 May 1945. He joined the 2/2nd on New Britain as a Signaller, in Signals Section, Headquarters Group on 19 May 1945. He transferred to 22nd Infantry Battalion on 26 Dec 1945 and returned to Australia aboard "TAOS VICTORY" on 29 Jan 1946. He was discharged on 13 Mar 1946. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below. He is now also entitled to the Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with a clasp

Charles was an original member of the unit, embarking aboard “S.S. ZEALANDIA” on 8 Dec 1941 for Timor as a Private in No 8 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. 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 8 Section, “C” Troop and returned to Australia with them aboard “TAROONA” on 3 Sept 1944. He was appointed paid Lance Corporal on 25 Jan 1945 and was discharged on 2 Mar 1945. Charles was made a Life Member of the Association in 1990. He was the brother on Stanley Sadler WX11372. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

Ian enlisted on 24 Nov 1941 and was poster to 12th Anti Aircraft Battery on 20 Apr 1942. He was poster to Guerrilla Warfare Centre at Foster on 4 Jul 1942 and after training he embarked for New Guinea aboard “KATOOMBA” on 17 Feb 1943 and joined the unit on 28 Nov 1943 as a Trooper in No 10 Section, Headquarters Group. He embarked for Australia aboard “KATOOMBA” on 19 Feb 1944 and then embarked for New Guinea aboard “KATOOMBA” on 19 Jun 1944 and re-joined the unit on 25 Jun 1944. Ian returned to Australia with them aboard “TAROONA” on 3 Sept 1944. After leave and reorganization, he embarked for New Britain aboard “TAROONA” on 9 Apr 1945 with the unit as a Trooper in No 4 Section, “B” Troop. Ian transferred to 29/46th Infantry Battalion on 27 Dec 1945 and returned to Australia, he was discharges on 15 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".

Francis enlisted on 8 May 1941 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 medevac'd at “BETANO” for Darwin aboard the “KURU” on 2 Sept 1942 as a Private. After medical treatment he was posted to 30th Australian Garrison Battalion on 20 Aug 1943 and then to 6/30th Australian Garrison Battalion on 22 Jun 1944. Like all the men who served on Timor he had numerous medical treatment during his service. He was discharged on 4 Dec 1945. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

Rex (Tex) enlisted on 15 May 1941, appointed Lance Corporal on 4 Oct 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. He and Sapper Williamson blew the Dili Aerodrome as part of the No 2 Sect defence, in the initial assault by the Japanese on 19/20 Feb 1942. After the campaign on Timor, he embarked with the unit, for Australia aboard the Royal Dutch destroyer “Tjerk Hiddes” on 11 Dec 1942. Tex was promoted Corporal on 10 Apr 1943, and after leave and reorganization, he embarked with the unit for New Guinea aboard “DUNTROON” on 17 Jun 1943 as Corporal in Engineers Section, Headquarters Group. He was medevac'd to Australia aboard 2/1st Australian Hospital Ship on 14 Jun 1944 and was discharged on 20 Jun 1945. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

Athol served with Service No 233847and posted to 12/50th Battalion, Citizens Military Forces (Reserves) from 10 Dec 1929 to 22 Mar 1932 and then 15 Jan 1935 to 5 Mar 1938 gaining the rank of Sergeant prior to enlisting in the A.I.F. on 9 Jul 1940. He was posted to 2/40th Battalion and embarked for Timor on 8 Dec 1941. He joined the 2/2nd on Timor as a Private from 2/40th Battalion, after the fall of Koepang, approx. March 1942. He was one of the former Koepang men, who moved to the village of Mape for intensive commando training and on 8 May 1942, they were formed into a new Platoon, “D” Platoon under the command of Lieutenant Turton and later under Lt Doig. After the campaign on Timor, he embarked with the unit, for Australia aboard the Royal Dutch destroyer “Tjerk Hiddes” on 11 Dec 1942. He was posted as a Staff member of General Duties Depot , Tasmania on 11 Aug 1943 and promoted Acting Corporal on 8 Dec 1943 and confirmed Corporal on 13 Apr 1945. He transferred to Tasmanian Distribution depot on 3 Aug 1945 and promoted Sergeant on 14 Dec 1945. He was discharged on 30 Sept 1946. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

Jack enlisted on 16 Jul 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 16 Dec 1942. He transferred to 2/12th Battalion on 23 Jun 1943 and embarked for New Guinea with them aboard "KATOOMBA" on 17 Aug 1943. He returned to Australia aboard "TAROONA" on 6 May 1944 and was discharged on 30 Aug 1945. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

John enlisted in the Citizens Military Force (Reserves) with Service No V43658 on 8 Sept 1939 and was posted to 57/60th Infantry Battalion. He was promoted Corporal on 15 Jul 1940 and Sergeant on 30 Jan 1941. He was called up for full time duty on 31 Jan 1941. He was posted to 1st Australian Commando Training Battalion on 25 Feb 1943, reverted to Private at his own request on 8 May 1943. He joined the 2/2nd on 15 May 1943 and embarked with the unit for New Guinea aboard “DUNTROON” on 17 Jun 1943 as a Trooper in No 7 Section, “C” Troop and returned to Australia with them aboard “TAROONA” on 3 Sept 1944. After leave and reorganization, he was appointed Paid Lance Corporal on 25 Jan 1945 and embarked for New Britain aboard “TAROONA” on 9 Apr 1945 with the unit as a Lance Corporal in No 7 Section, “C” Troop. Whilst on New Britain he attended Course No 5, Flame Thrower School from 5 Jul to 9 Jul 1945. He transferred to 29/46th Infantry Battalion on 26 Dec 1945 and on admission to hospital, reverted to Pte on 8 Jan 1946. He returned to Australia on 4 Feb 1946 and was discharged on 6 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

William served with the R.A.A.F. prior to joining the unit. He enlisted in the A.I.F. on 6 Aug 1942 and was posted to 3rd Australian Artillery Training Regiment on 18 Aug 1942. He was posted to 1st Australian Commando Training Battalion on1 Mar 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 and returned to Australia with them aboard “TAROONA” on 3 Sept 1944. After leave and reorganization, he embarked for New Britain aboard “TAROONA” on 9 Apr 1945 with the unit as a Trooper in No 5 Section, “B” Troop. He transferred to 13th Small Ships Company on 26 Dec 1945 and returned to Australia aboard "WESTRALIA" on 2 May 1946. He was discharged on 17 Oct 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.

Campbell enlisted on 2 Jul 1940 and was commissioned Lieutenant on 1 Aug 1941 and was a member of the First Reinforcements that arrive at Dili, Timor, aboard "KOOLAMA”, on 22 Jan 1942, prior to the Japanese landing. He joined the unit as a Lieutenant. He was later the Officer Commanding one of the Sections of “D” Platoon. After the campaign on Timor, he embarked with the unit, for Australia aboard the Royal Dutch destroyer “Tjerk Hides” on 11 Dec 1942. After leave and reorganization, he embarked with the unit for New Guinea aboard “DUNTROON” on 17 Jun 1943 as a Lieutenant, Officer Commanding, No 8 Section, “C” Troop and returned to Australia by plane on 17 Jun 1944. He transferred to Land HQ, Operational Research Section on 16 Nov 1944 and embarked for Morotai aboard "GENERAL BUNTNOR" on 8 Apr 1945. He was promoted Temporary captain on 20 Jul 1945 and returned to Australia by plane on 26 Jul 1945 He relinquished the rank of Temporary Captain and was discharged on 19 Oct 1945. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

George 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. After the campaign on Timor, he embarked with the unit, for Australia aboard the Royal Dutch destroyer “Tjerk Hides” on 16 Dec 1942. George transferred to 1st Lines of Communication Provost Company in Queensland on 22 Apr 1943. He was promoted Acting Corporal on 2 Sept 1944 and transferred to 2/3rd Lines of Communication Provost Company on 19 Sept 1944. He transferred to 30th Australian Works Company on 25 Jan 1945 and embarked for MOROTAI aboard “FRED C AINSWORTH” on 4 Apr 1945. He returned to Australia on 28 Nov 1945 and was discharged on 12 Dec 1945. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below. He is now also entitled to the Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with a clasp "S.W.Pacific".

Campbell enlisted on 28 Nov 1940 and was posted to 75th Light Aid Detachment on 5 Dec 1940. He joined the unit on Timor as a Private from 75th Light Aid Detachment, 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 106th Light Aid Detachment on 17 Feb 1943 and to 77 AASL Workshops on 11 Jun 1943. He transferred to 1st Australian Vehicle Park Workshop on 7 Oct 1944 and was discharged on 16 May 1946. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below

Ivan enlisted on 3 May 1941 and was posted to 2/40th Battalion on 1 Jun 1941. He was appointed Acting Corporal on 1 Sept 1941 and joined the unit on Timor as a Corporal 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 16 Dec 1942. Ivan left the unit on 4 Mar 1943 and joined the 1st Lines of Communication Provost Company on 13 Mar 1943. His rank of Corporal was confirmed on 7 Apr 1945 and he was discharged on 15 Nov 1945. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

Keith enlisted on 7 Mar 1941 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. He was involved in building “Winnie the War Winner”. Late Jul 1942 it was decided to form a small detachment, called “H” Force, comprising of 2 Officers and 10 other ranks, to serve as far right-flank protection for the unit. Keith was selected for this assignment. After the campaign on Timor, he embarked with the unit, for Australia aboard the Royal Dutch destroyer “Tjerk Hiddes” on 16 Dec 1942. Sadly, Keith died from complications after dental work on 3 Feb 1943 and is buried at Adelaide River Cemetery, N.T. Plot F. Row B. Grave 8. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

John enlisted in Citizen Military Force (Reserve) on 21 Aug 1940 and was posted to 29th Infantry Battalion on 23 Jan 1941. He was promoted Acting Corporal on 8 Sept 1941 and transferred to the A.I.F. on 23 Jul 1942. He was posted to 1st Australian Commando Training Squadron on 25 Feb 1943, reverted to Private at own request on 6 May 1943 and joined the unit 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 3 Section, “A” Troop and returned to Australia with them aboard “TAROONA” on 3 Sept 1944. Appointed paid Lance Corporal on 25 Jan 1945 and after leave and reorganization, he embarked for New Britain aboard “TAROONA” on 9 Apr 1945 with the unit as a Lance Corporal in No 3 Section, “A” Troop and promoted Acting Corporal on 28 Apr 1945. Rank of Corporal confirmed on 28 Jul 1945. He left the unit on 7 Dec 1945 and returned to Australia on 13 Dec 1945. He was discharged on 20 Dec 1945. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below. He is now also entitled to the Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with a clasp "S.W.Pacific".

Harold joined the unit on Timor as a Sapper from 2/11th Field Company, Royal Australian Engineers, 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 either 11 Dec 1942 or 16 Dec 1942, as the embarkation rolls do not differentiate. He was discharged on 31 Aug 1945.

Leslie enlisted in the Citizen Military Force (Reserve) with Service No N456875 on 13 May 1941 but was not called up for full time duty until 7 May 1943. He was posted to 14th Infantry Training Battalion on 11 May 1943. He transferred to the A.I.F. on 2 Jun 1943 and was posted to 2nd Australian Regiment Signals Training Unit on 22 Aug 1943. He re-joined 14th Infantry Training Battalion on 8 Nov 1943 and transferred to 19th Infantry Training Battalion on 27 Dec 1943. He was posted to Jungle Warfare Centre on 28 Jan 1944, then to 1st Australian Commando Training Battalion on 7 Feb 1944. He embarked for New Guinea aboard "ORMISTON" on 20 Apr 1944 and joined the 2/2nd on New Guinea as a Signaller on 6 May 1944. He returned to Australia with them aboard “TAROONA” on 3 Sept 1944. After leave and reorganization, he embarked for New Britain aboard “TAROONA” on 9 Apr 1945 with the unit as a Signaller. He returned to Australia on 18 Jan 1946 and was discharged on 29 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

Jack enlisted on 2 Jul 1941 and was posted to 2/12th Field Ambulance, Royal Australian Army Medical Corps (RAAMC). He embarked for Timor on 8 Dec 1941 and joined the 2/2nd on Timor 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 11 Dec 1942. After leave and reorganization he embarked with the unit for New Guinea as a Private , RAAMC Section, Headquarters Group aboard “DUNTROON” on 17 Jun 1943 and medevac'd to Australia by plane on 21 May 1944. He was discharged on 1 Sept 1944. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

Edgar enlisted on 14 May 1942 and was posted to Guerrilla Warfare School on 26 Aug 1942. He embarked for New Guinea aboard "KATOOMBA" on 17 Feb 1943 and joined the 2/2nd on New Guinea as a Trooper in No 5 Section, “B” Troop on 25 Jun 1943. He returned to Australia aboard "KATOOMBA" on 12 Apr 1944. He returned to New Guinea by plane on 24 Jul 1944 and re-joined the 2/2nd on 14 Aug 1944. He returned to Australia with them aboard “TAROONA” on 3 Sept 1944. He transferred out of the 2/2nd on 26 Mar 1945 and embarked for Morotai aboard "SEA BARB" on 16 Jun 1945. He returned to Australia aboard "GEORGETOWN VICTORY" on 4 Jan 1946 and was discharged on 21 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

John enlisted in Citizen Military Force (Reserve) on 2 Feb 1939 and posted to Signals 2nd Division. Appointed Lance Corporal on 15 Jan 1940, promoted Corporal on 26 Apr 1940 and Lance Sergeant on 4 Jun 1940. He transferred to the A.I.F. on 18 Sept 1940 and was promoted Lieutenant on 10 Jun 1941. He was an original member of the unit, embarking aboard “S.S. ZEALANDIA” on 8 Dec 1941 for Timor as a Lieutenant, Officer Commanding, Signals Section, Headquarters Group. He later took command of No 8 Section, “C” Platoon. He was Mentioned in Despatches, for Gallant and Distinguished Service, London Gazette, 25 May 1943 and in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette, No 119-3 Jun 1943. These are the two Gazettes for the Timor Campaign. After the campaign on Timor, he embarked with the unit, for Australia aboard the Royal Dutch destroyer “Tjerk Hiddes” on 16 Dec 1942. After Timor, John was posted as an Instructor, to 2nd Australian Signals Training, Advanced Infantry Training Wing on 15 Sept 1943 and appointed Officer Commanding (OC) of the Advanced Infantry Training Wing on 4 Sept 1944. He was promoted to Temporary Captain on 22 Sept 1944 whilst OC of unit. He joined “Z” Special Force on 16 Feb 1945 and departed for service outside of Australia on 3 Mar 1945 and returned to Australia on 28 Aug 1945. He was discharged on 24 Oct 1945. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

Owen enlisted in the Citizens Military Force (Reserve) on 1 Oct 1940 and was posted to Eastern Command Area Signals. He transferred to the A.I.F on 1 Oct 1941 and was posted to 1st Armoured Training Regiment. He transferred to 2/11th Armoured Corps on 9 Oct 1941 and promoted to Acting Corporal on 30 Jul 1943. He reverted to Lance Corporal on 28 Aug 1943 and transferred to 1st Australian Base Depot on 5 Jun 1944, reverting to Trooper same day. He transferred to 16th Australian Infantry Training Battalion on 18 Aug 1944 and then to 1st Australian Commando Training Battalion on 6 Nov 1944. Owen flew to New Guinea on 10 May 1945 and the embarked from LAE for New Britain aboard "SUVA: on 17 May 1945, joining the 2/2nd on 19 May 1945 as a Signaller in Signals Section, Headquarters Group. He transferred to 554th Light Anti Aircraft Battery on 6 Dec 1945 and returned to Australia aboard "KATOOMBA" on 16 Dec 1945. He 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

Henry enlisted on 1 Apr 1941 and posted to Eastern Command, Australian Army Service Corps (AASC) Training Depot on 3 Apr 1941. He was appointed Acting Sergeant on 18 Dec 1941 and transferred to AASC, Sparrow on30 Dec 1941. He embarked for Timor on 17 Jan 1942 and joined the 2/2nd as a Sergeant on Timor, after the fall of Koepang, approx. March 1942. He was medevac'd to Australia on 17 Sept 1942 and transferred to General Duties Depot on 1 Apr 1943. He reverted to Private on 20 Jan 1943 and transferred to AASC Training Depot on m18 Apr 1943, then to 20th Australian Supply Depot on 29 Dec 1943. He was discharged on 22 Jun 1944. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

Francis enlisted on 6 Jun 1940 and posted to 5th Australian General Hospital on 8 Jun 1940, promoted Corporal same day. He was promoted Acting Sergeant on 11 Jun 1940 and transferred to Australian Army Service Corps (AASC), Sparrow on 28 Jul 1941. He was promoted Acting Warrant Officer Class II (WO II) on 29 Jul 1941 and confirmed WO II on 29 Oct 1941. He embarked for Timor on 8 Dec 1941 and joined the 2/2nd on Timor as a Warrant Officer Class 2 from Sparrow Force Army Service Corps, after the fall of Koepang, approx. March 1942. He embarked for Australia on 9 Aug 1942 and was discharged on 30 Sept 1943. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

Wallace enlisted in Citizens Military Force (Reserve) and was posted to 19th Field Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery on 2 Mar 1942. He transferred to the A.I.F. on 17 Jun 1942 and joined the unit in the Northern Territory on 25 Dec 1942. He was posted for training at 1st Commando Training Squadron on 27 May 1943 and embarked for New Guinea aboard “KATOOMBA” on 22 Nov 1943. He joined the unit on 28 Nov 1943 as a Trooper in Transport Section, Headquarters Group. As the unit had no transport, the Transport Section was used the same as the other Sections. He returned to Australia with them aboard “TAROONA” on 3 Sept 1944. After leave and reorganization, he embarked for New Britain aboard “TAROONA” on 9 Apr 1945 with the unit as a Trooper in No 6 Section, “B” Troop. He left the unit on 8 Jan 1946, returned to Australia on 18 Jan 1946 and was discharged on 31 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".