Peter Epps

Sydney enlisted in Citizens Military Forces (Reserves) on 16 Dec 1940 and was posted to 16th Battalion. He was appointed Lance Corporal on 1 Sept 1941 and promoted Acting Corporal on 25 Oct 1941. He completed the No 21 Physical Instructors Course as a Corporal on 3 Feb 1942. Sydney enlisted in the A.I.F. on 15 Jul 1942 , he reverted back to Private on 24 Jan 1943 and attended 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 aboard S.S. “DUNTROON” on 17 Jun 1943 as a Trooper in No 9 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 9 Section, “C” Troop. He transferred to 53rd Port Craft Company on 26 Dec 1945 and returned to Australia aboard "GEORGETOWN VICTORY" on 4 Feb 1946. He was discharged on 19 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".

Richard was an original member of the unit, embarking aboard “S.S. ZEALANDIA” on 8 Dec 1941 for Timor as a Corporal in No 6 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. He transferred to the 1st Australian Commando Training Squadron, as an Instructor on 14 Apr 1943 and then to 4th Reinforcement Training Battalion (Jungle Warfare) on 10 Oct 1943. He returned to Western Australia on 13 Mar 1944 and was discharged on 4 Apr 1944. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

Keith was an original member of the unit, embarking aboard “S.S. ZEALANDIA” on 8 Dec 1941 for Timor as a Private in No 3 Section, “A” Platoon. He was Medevac from BETANO, Timor, on 17 Sept 1942, aboard HMAS KALGOORLIE. He transferred to 35th Australian Infantry Training Battalion on 10 Apr 1943 and the 47th Australian Movement Control on 8 May 1943. He was discharged on 11 Oct 1944. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

Robert (Spriggy) enlisted in Citizens Military Force (Reserve) with Service No W22980 and was posted to 10th Light Horse on 5 Jan 1942. He transferred to 10th Recon Battalion on 31 May 1942 and then 25th Recon Battalion on 16 Jun 1942. He transferred to the AIF and posted to 25th Cavalry Regiment on 27 Aug 1942. He was posted to 1st Australian Commando Training Battalion on 1 Mar 1943 and joined the 2/2nd 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. 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 returned to Australia aboard "WESTRALIA" on 13 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". Bob was made a Life Member of the Association in 1963.

Neil enlisted on 31 Dec 1941 and was posted to 5th Infantry Battalion on 3 Jul 1942. He attended 1st Australian Commando Training Battalion on 25 Feb 1943 and joined the unit on 15 May 1943 at Canungra, Qld. After 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. After further 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. He transferred to 4th Heavy Battery on 29 Nov 1945 and returned to Australia aboard "KATOOMBA" on 16 Dec 1945. He was discharged on 18 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".

Charles was an original member of the unit, embarking aboard “ZEALANDIA” on 8 Dec 1941 for Timor as a Private in No 1 Section, “A” Platoon. He embarked from Timor aboard HMAS "KALGOORLIE" on 13 Sept 1942 and transferred out of the unit on 23 Oct 1943. Charles was discharged on 30 Nov 1944.

Dale enlisted on10 Dec 1941 and was posted to 2/11th Armoured Car Regiment on 20 Dec 1941. He transferred to 16th Australian Infantry Training Battalion on 7 Jul 1944 and then to 1st Australian Commando Training Squadron on 6 Nov 1944. He enplaned to Moresby on 10 May 1945 then embarked for New Britain aboard "SUVA" on 17 Apr 1945 and joined the unit as a Signaller on 19 Apr 1945. He was promoted to Acting Sergeant on 21 Nov 1945. He returned to Australia 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 "S.W.Pacific".

Robert enlisted in the Citizens Military Force (Reserve) with Service No N130363 and was posted to 7th Field Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, on 17 Dec 1941 then to 14th Field Regiment on 27 Dec 1941. He embarked for New Guinea on 25 Jun 1942 and transferred to the A.I.F. on 9 Aug 1942. He returned to Australia aboard "KATOOMBA" on 5 Feb 1944. He was posted to 1st Australian Infantry Training Battalion on 26 Jul 1944 and then to 1st Australian Commando Training Battalion on 27 Nov 1944. He joined the 2/2nd 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 "DUNTROON" on 13 Jan 1946 and was discharged on 25 Jan 1946. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below. He is now also entitled to the Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with a clasp.

Athol enlisted on 24 Dec 1941 and was posted to 54th Infantry Battalion on 16 Mar 1942. he was posted to 1st Australian Commando Training Squadron on 1 Mar 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 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. He was Medevac by plane to New Guinea on 24 Sept 1945 and embarked for Australia aboard "MANUNDA" on 13 Dec 1945. He was discharged on 4 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".

John enlisted on 30 Sept 1941 into the Citizen Military Force (Reserve) and was a medical practitioner prior to enlisting. He was promoted Captain on 11 Feb 1942 and transferred to the A.I.F. on 15 Feb 1942, he was posted to 2/14th Field Ambulance on 16 Feb 1942. On 22 Sept 1942 he was posted to 3rd Independent Company, then on 1 Dec 1942 was posted to 2/4th Australian Pioneer Battalion. He was posted as the R.M.O. (Regimental Medical Officer) Headquarters Command, Australian Army Service Corps, Northern Territory Force on 12 Jan 1943. He was attached to 2/8th Independent Company on 15 Feb 1943 and posted to the 2/2nd as R.M.O. on 13 May 1943 and embarked with the unit for New Guinea aboard S.S. “DUNTROON” on 17 Jun 1943 as the Medical Officer, Headquarters Group and returned to Australia with them aboard “TAROONA” on 3 Sept 1944. On 6 Nov 1944, he was posted as R.M.O. to 1st Australian Parachute Battalion, he qualified for parachute pay on 8 Jan 1945 and posted to 1st Australian Parachute Battalion on 21 Feb 1945. He was discharged on 15 May 1946. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

Padrie enlisted into the R.A.A.F. on 20 Jul 1941 and transferred to the A.I.F. on 18 Nov 1941. He was a member of the First Reinforcements that arrive at Dili, Timor, aboard M.V. “Koolama”, on 22 Jan 1942, prior to the Japanese landing. He joined the unit as a Private and was fluent in Portuguese. Padrie embarked at BENO for Darwin on 16 Nov 1942. He was promoted Lieutenant and joined the Intelligence Corps on 30 Nov 1942, serving in F.E.L.O. (Far East Liaison Office) (see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Far_Eastern_Liaison_Office) He embarked for New Guinea aboard "EDWARD CHAMBERS" on 10 Jul 1943 and returned to Australia aboard "CANBERRA" on 1 Oct 1943. He attended No 22 Course R.A.A.F. School of Army Co Operation, 4 Nov - 8 Dec 1943 and transferred to 6th Australian Command Air Liaison Section on 4 Feb 1944. He transferred to 57 Squadron Air Liaison Section as Officer Commanding on 16 Feb 1944 and was made Temp Captain on 28 Apr 1944. He embarked for Timor aboard HMAS MORSEBY on 7 Sept 1945 and transferred as Liaison Officer, Headquarters, Timor Force on 19 Sept 1945. He enplaned to Australia on 16 Dec 1945 and flew back to Timor on 22 Dec 1945. He returned to Australia aboard HMAS LISMORE on 21 Feb 1946 and was discharged on 19 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".

Ronald enlisted into the A.I.F. on 17 Oct 1941 and was posted to 1st Australian Commando Training Squadron on 6 Mar 1943 and joined the unit in Qld on 15 May 1943. 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 9 Section, “C” Troop and returned to Australia with them aboard “TAROONA” on 3 Sept 1944. On return to Australia he left the unit and was discharged on 1 Aug 1945. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

Clarence enlisted on 10 Mar 1941, was promoted Acting Corporal on 11 Nov 1941. He was an original member of the unit, embarking aboard “ZEALANDIA” on 8 Dec 1941 for Timor and was confirmed Corporal on same day. He served in the Headquarters Group. He was medevac'd from Timor aboard "KURU" from SUAI on 8 Jul 1942. He was discharged on 25 Aug 1943. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

Bruce enlisted in Citizen Military Force (Reserve) on 5 May 1942 and posted to 4th Anti Aircraft Battery, Royal Australian Artillery on 8 May 1942. He transferred to 400th Heavy Anti Aircraft Gun Station, Royal Australian Artillery on 10 Sept 1942 and transferred to A.I.F. on 30 Apr 1943. He transferred to 472nd Heavy Anti Aircraft Troop, Royal Australian Artillery on 7 Sept 1943. He embarked for New Guinea aboard "TAROONA" on 21 Oct 1943 and transferred to Headquarters, 11th Division on 3 Feb 1944. He joined the unit on New Guinea as a Trooper in No 1 Section, “A” Troop on 20 Jun 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 1 Section, “A” Troop. He transferred to 1st New Guinea Infantry Battalion on 26 Dec 1945 and was promoted Sergeant on 4 Feb 1946. He returned to Australia aboard "MANOORA" on 21 May 1946 and was discharged on 14 Aug 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".

Duncan enlisted on 20 Jun 1941 and was an original member of the unit, embarking aboard “ZEALANDIA” on 8 Dec 1941 for Timor 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 transferred to 1st Australian Commando Training Battalion on 14 Apr 1943, 29th Australian Infantry Training Battalion on 28 Apr 1943 and then 3rd Australian Maintenance Platoon on 6 Nov 1943. He was discharged on 1 Nov 1945. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

Colin enlisted on 23 Sept 1940 and posted to 75th Light Aid Detachment (LAD). He embarked for Timor on 17 Jan 1942 and joined the 2/2nd on Timor as a Private, from 75th LAD, 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 106th LAD on 127 Feb 1943, then 77th Anti Aircraft Workshop on 11 Jun 1943 and embarked for New Guinea aboard "DUNTROON" on 27 Sept 1943 and returned to Australia aboard "CAPE MENDOCINO" on 16 Jun 1944. He transferred to 2/1st Australian Composite Anti Aircraft Regiment Workshop on 27 Dec 1944 and embarked for Morotai on 21 May 1945 and then embarked for Balikpapan aboard Landing Ship Troops 1016 on 9 Jul 1945. He returned to Australia on 19 Nov 1945 and was discharged on 5 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

Archibald enlisted in Citizens Military Force (Reserves) on 4 Jun 1940 with Service No N84495 and was posted to Australian Army Medical Corps (AAMC), Dental Details and promoted Corporal on 15 Jul 1940. He was posted to Southern Command Dental Unit on 18 Nov 1940 and transferred to the A.I.F. on 6 Feb 1941and posted to Recruit Training Camp on 10 Feb 1941. He transferred to 22nd Australian Dental Unit (ADU) on 11 Feb 1941 and promoted Corporal same day. He embarked for Timor on 8 Dec 1941 and joined the 2/2nd on Timor from 22nd ADU, as a Corporal, 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. He transferred to 84th ADU on 20 Mar 1943, 70th ADU on 26 Apr 1943 and 67th ADU on 5 Jul 1943. He was promoted Acting Staff Sergeant on 1 Sept 1943 and confirmed S/Sgt on 11 Jan 1944. He embarked for San Francisco aboard "BLOEMFONTEIN" on 12 Jul 1944 and then embarked from New York for UK on 19 Sept 1944. He returned to Australia aboard "MANCHURIA" on 9 Sept 1945 and transferred to 78th ADU on 3 Sept 1945. He Transferred to 89th ADU on 13 Nov 1945 and flew to Morotai on 17 Nov 1945. He embarked for Kure, Japan aboard "STAMFORD VICTORY" on 27 Feb 1946 and returned to Australia aboard "KANIMBLA" on 16 Dec 1946. He returned to Japan aboard "MANOORA" on 26 Mar 1947. Archibald returned to Australia aboard "DUNTROON" on 5 Mar 1949 and was discharged 29 Mar 1949. 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 clasps.

Leon was a member of 1st New Guinea Infantry Battalion with service No 5 / 46 when he transferred to the A.I.F on 16 Sept 1942. He was posted to Australian Armoured Training Battalion on 24 Sept 1942, attended an Intelligence Course (&th Australian Special Company) 30 Nov 1942 to 29 Dec 1942. He was appointed Acting Bombardier on13 Jan 1943 and was posted to 1st Australian Infantry Training Battalion on 25 Feb 1943, reverting to Private same day. He was promoted Acting Corporal on 8 Jun 1943 and was posted to 1st Australian Recruit Training Battalion on 26 Jun 1943. He was posted to 1st Australian Commando Training Battalion on 17 Nov 1943 and revert to Private on 19 Nov 1943. He flew to New Guinea on 23 Dec 1943 and joined the 2/2nd as a Trooper on 13 Mar 1944. Leon transferred to New Guinea Infantry Battalion on 28 Jun 1944 and appointed Acting Lance Sergeant on same day. He was promoted Sergeant on 3 Aug 1944 and embarked for Bouganville aboard "JAMES OLIVER" on 21 Nov 1944. He joined "A" Company, 1st New Guinea Infantry Battalion on 24 Nov 1944 and was wounded in action on 8 Feb 1945, returning to 1st New Guinea Infantry Battalion on 2 Mar 1945. He was promoted Lieutenant on 16 May 1945 and embarked for New Britain on 2 Jun 1945 then embarked for Mototai on 8 Jun 1945. He flew to Australia on 8 Dec and flew back to New Britain on 11 Dec 1945. He returned to Australia aboard "MANUNDA" on 19 May 1946 and was discharged on 8 Aug 1946. Leon was Mentioned in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the South West Pacific London Gazette 14 Feb 1946 and Commonwealth of Australia Gazette 34, 21 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

Ian enlisted on 14 Feb 1944 as a Captain in the Australian Army Medical Corps and after training was posted to the 2/2nd on 14 Nov 1944 as the Regimental Medical Officer (RMO). He joined the unit at Strathpine, Qld, as the Medical Officer and embarked for New Britain aboard “TAROONA” on 9 Apr 1945 with the unit as a Captain, Officer Commanding the R.A.M.C. Section, Headquarters Group. He was posted to 2nd Field Ambulance on 7 Jan 1946 and flew to Australia on 8 Feb 1946 and then to 112nd Base Military Hospital on 8 Mar 1946. Ian was discharged on 21 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

Frederick enlisted on 21 Jan 1941 and was posted to 2/11th Field Company, Royal Australian Engineers (RAE) on 5 Feb 1941. He joined the unit on Timor as a Sapper, from 2/11th Field Company, RAE, 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 6th Advanced Workshops, Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers on 30 Apr 1943 and then to 1 Australian Base Store Company, RAE on 9 Nov 1944. was discharged on 1 Nov 1945. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

Reginald enlisted on 16 Jul 1941 and was posted to 2/11th Field Company, Royal Australian Engineers (RAE) on 14 Oct 1941. He joined the unit on Timor as a Sapper, from 2/11th Field Company, RAE, 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 re-joined 2/11th Field Company, RAE on 19 Mar 1943 and embarked for New Guinea aboard "TAROONA" 7 Oct 1943. He returned to Australia with them aboard "KATOOMBA" on 27 Feb 1944. After leave and training he embarked with 2/11th for MOROTAI aboard "SEA BARB" on 16 Mar 1945, then embarked for TARAKAN aboard Landing Ship Troops (LST) 466 on 22 Apr 1945. He embarked for BALIKAPAN on 22 Jun 1945 and returned to Australia aboard "MORETON BAY" on 19 Dec 1945. 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".

Angus 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 aboard S.S. “DUNTROON” on 17 Jun 1943 as a Trooper in No 4 Section, “B” Troop 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. Angus transferred to2/3rd Railway Construction Company on 23 Apr 1945, he embarked for Australia aboard “WESTRALIA” on 8 Dec 1945 and was discharged on 19 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".

Alan enlisted on 14 Jan 1942 in Citizens Military Force (Reserves) with Service No V340584 and transferred to the A.I.F. on 11 Feb 1943 and after signals training was posted to 1st Australian Armoured Corps Training Regiment on15 Apr 1943. He embarked for New Guinea aboard “GORGON” on 7 Jan 1944 and joined the 2/2nd as a Signaller in Signals Section, Headquarters Group on 24 Jan 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 16 Dec 1945 and was discharged on 11 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

Edward enlisted on 10 May 1940 and was posted to 2/8th Field Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery. He was promoted to Acting Bombardier on 25 Jul 1940 and embarked for the Middle East on 16 Nov 1940. Conformed Bombardier on 2 Dec 1940 and returned to Australia on 28 Jun 1942. Posted to 1st Australian Commando Training Battalion on 1 Mar 1943, revert to Private at own request on 31 Mar 1943 and joined the 2/2nd on 15 May 1943. He was appointed Lance Corpora on 6 Jun 1943 and embarked with the unit for New Guinea as a Lance Corporal in No 9 Section, “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 Lance Corporal in No 9 Section, “C” Troop. He returned to Australia aboard "TAROONA" on 15 Sept 1945 and was discharged on 8 Oct 1945. There is a note on his service papers stating he re-enlisted in the Citizens Military Force (Reserves) 34th Infantry Battalion on 16 Feb 1959. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

William enlisted in Citizen Military Force (Reserves) with service No V15058 on 27 May 1941 and posted to 65th Anti Aircraft Company, Royal Australian Artillery on 10 Jun 1941. He transferred to A.I.F. on 10 Oct 1941. 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. He embarked at Betano for Darwin as a Private aboard “KURU” on 2 Sept 1942. There are only service papers for his Reserve service and not his A.I.F. at this time.