Peter Epps

William enlisted in Citizens Military Force (Reserves) with Service No V23057 on 28 Dec 1939 but was not called up for full time service until 12 Jan 1942. He was posted to 8th Light Horse and transferred to the A.I.F. on 29 Sept 1942. He was posted to 1st Australian Commando Training Battalion on 22 Dec 1942 and embarked for New Guinea aboard "KATOOMBA" on 17 Feb 1943. He joined the 2/2nd as a Trooper in No 7 Section, “C” Troop on 25 Jun 1943. He was Wounded in Action, remaining on duty, on 6 Jan 1944. He was medevac'd to Australia aboard “KATOOMBA” on 12 Apr 1944. After treatment he embarked for New Guinea aboard "ORMISTON" on 2 Jul 1944 and re-joined the 2/2nd on 8 Jul 1944. He returned to Australia with them aboard “TAROONA” on 3 Sept 1944. He embarked for New Britain aboard "DUNTROON" on 9 May 1945 and re-joined the 2/2nd as a Trooper in No 7 Section, “C” Troop. He returned to Australia on 14 Dec 1945 and was discharged on 2 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 "PNG".

Laurence enlisted in Citizen Military Force (Reserves) on 12 Aug 1937 and served with 22nd Infantry Battalion. He was called up for full time duty on 31 Oct 1941 and transferred to 1st Australian Commando Training Squadron on 7 Mar 1943. Lawrence joined the unit on 15 May 1943 at Canungra, Qld 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. Appointed Lance Corporal on 8 Jun 1943 and paid Lance Corporal on 1 Jul 1943. When contact was made with the Japanese during a patrol in the RAMU Valley, New Guinea, on 10 Jan 1944, he was reported Missing and later confirmed Killed in Action on the same day. He was later buried LAE War Cemetery, New Guinea on the 6 Jan 1946, in Plot "M", Row "C", Grave 6. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

Percy enlisted in the Citizens Military Force (Reserve) with Service No V245711 on 18 Dec 1941 and was posted to 3rd Australian Artillery Training Regiment. He transferred to the A.I.F. on 16 Sept 1942 and was posted to 1st Australian Commando Training Battalion on 23 Feb 1943. He joined the 2/2nd on 25 Feb 1943 and embarked with the unit for New Guinea aboard “DUNTROON” on 17 Jun 1943 as a Trooper in No 5 Section, “B” Troop. Doig's book, has the following, "On 22 Oct 1943, Lt Doig and No 5 Section were ordered to patrol towards Mataloi III, in the RAMU Valley, New Guinea. On the 25 Oct 1943, they reached Orguruni Village and came under intense fire from 15 yards (13.5 Mtrs). When Private Hughie Brown, the Section Bren Gunner, was killed by a sniper, Private Mitchell took over the Bren Gun and became a victim of the same sniper." Percy was Killed in Action on 25 Oct 1943 and unfortunately, his body was not recovered. He is commemorated at LAE MEMORIAL Panel 1, Papua New Guinea. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

Alan enlisted in the CMF (Citizens Military Force) with Service No V197506 as an 18 year old. He transferred to the AIF on 4 Jan 1943 with Service No VX121270 and he was trained at the 1st Aust Commando Training Squadron, Canungra, Qld, before joining the unit on 3 Jan 1943 as a Trooper. He embarked with the unit for New Guinea aboard S.S. “DUNTROON” on 17 Jun 1943 in No 9 Section, "C" Troop and returned to Australia with them aboard “TAROONA” on 3 Sept 1944. He transferred to Lugger Maintenance Platoon in Darwin and was discharged on 20 Nov 1945. He has a Service No 31696 which generally denotes post WW2 service. He also went under the name on Leslie Allan Mitchell He is known to have received the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

Reginald enlisted on 13 Aug 1940 and was an original member of the unit, embarking aboard “S.S. ZEALANDIA” on 8 Dec 1941 for Timor as a Private in No 7 Section, “C” Platoon and was Killed in Action, 20 Feb 1942, when the ration truck was caught in an ambush, during the first landing of the Japanese on Timor. He is commemorated on the Northern Territory Memorial, Panel 3. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

Donovan enlisted on 19 May 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. After the campaign on Timor, he embarked with the unit, for Australia aboard the Royal Dutch destroyer “Tjerk Hiddes” on 16 Dec 1942. He was transferred as an Instructor, to 1st Australian Commando Training Squadron on 5 Apr 1943 and returned to the unit just prior to embarking with the unit for New Guinea aboard “DUNTROON” on 17 Jun 1943 as a Corporal in Signals Section, Headquarters Group. Don later served with "C" Troop. he was appointed Paid Lance Corporal on 1 Jul 1943 and Corporal on 16 Aug 1943. Don 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 Corporal in Signals Section, Headquarters Group. He returned to Australia aboard "KATOOMBA" on 16 Dec 1945 and 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

Gordon was an original member of the unit, embarking aboard “S.S. ZEALANDIA” on 8 Dec 1941 for Timor as a Private in No 1 Section, “A” Platoon. After the campaign on Timor, he embarked with the unit, for Australia aboard the Royal Dutch destroyer “Tjerk Hiddes” on 16 Dec 1942. Sadly, Gordon was killed, when a truck rolled over at Canungra, Queensland, on 22 Mar 1943. He is buried at BRISBANE (LUTWYCHE) CEMETERY Sec. 76. Plot 10. Grave 10. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

Harry (Mick) enlisted on 13 Dec 1940 and was appointed Acting Lance Corporal on 13 Mar 1941 and promoted Acting Corporal on 16 Apr 1941. He was appointed Lance Sergeant on 22 Sept 1941 and Corporal was confirmed on 8 Dec 1941, he would have been Corporal, Lance Sergeant and was an original member of the unit, embarking aboard “ZEALANDIA” on 8 Dec 1941 for Timor as a Lance Sergeant in No 4 Section, “B” Platoon. He was Wounded in Action (Bad leg Wound) on 2 Mar 1942, took part in the raid on Dili, on night of 15-16 May 1942 and was promoted to Lieutenant on 4 Jul 1942 and took command of No 4 Sect, "B" 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. He was posted to 1st Australian Commando Training Battalion on 16 Dec 1942 and re-joined the 2/2nd on 17 Jan 1943. After leave and reorganization, he embarked with the unit for New Guinea aboard “DUNTROON” on 17 Jun 1943 as a Lieutenant, Officer Commanding No 4 Section, “B” Troop and returned to Australia by plane 23 Mar 1944 and re-joined the 2/2nd after they returned to Australia in Sept 1944.. After further leave and reorganization, he embarked for New Britain aboard “TAROONA” on 9 Apr 1945 with the unit as a Lieutenant, Officer Commanding No 1 Section, “A” Troop. Harry returned to Australia aboard "TAROONA" on 15 Sept 1945 and was discharged on 14 Nov 1945. Mick was made a Life Member of the Association in 1982.

John enlisted into the Militia (Reserves) on 16 Dec 1941 and was posted to 44th Infantry Battalion, he transferred to A.I.F. on 27 Aug 1942 and transferred to 10th Light Horse Regiment on 17 Jan 1943. He was posted to 1st Australian Commando Training Squadron on 9 Jun 1944 and transferred to the unit on 15 Nov 1944. After leave, John 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 20 Jun 1946. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

Walter (Ted) enlisted on 20 Dec 1940 and was an original member of the unit, embarking aboard “ZEALANDIA” on 8 Dec 1941 for Timor as a Private in No 7 Section, “C” Platoon. He was a member of No 7 Sections raid on “Dare”. He was appointed Lance Corporal on 16 Nov 1942 and after the campaign on Timor, he embarked with the unit, for Australia aboard the Royal Dutch destroyer “Tjerk Hiddes” on 16 Dec 1942. Promoted Corporal on 17 May 1943 and after leave and reorganization, he embarked with the unit for New Guinea aboard “DUNTROON” on 17 Jun 1943 as a Corporal in No 7 Section, “C” Troop. He returned to Australia with the unit aboard “TAROONA” on 3 Sept 1944. Walter reverted to Trooper at his own request on 6 Feb 1945, left the unit on 13 Mar 1945 and was discharged on 13 Apr 1945. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

Henry (Eric) enlisted on 30 Oct 1940 and was an original member of the unit, embarking aboard “S.S. WESTRALIA” on 8 Dec 1941 for Timor as a Private in No 4 Section, “B” Platoon. He was Killed in Action, 2 Mar 1942, in the same action as Patrick Knight and is buried at AMBON WAR CEMETERY, Plot 19. Row C. Grave 7. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

Gordon enlisted in the Citizens Military Force (Reserves) with Service No N191076 on 1 Dec 1942 and was posted to 21st Australian Field Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery. He transferred to the A.I.F. on 25 Sept 1942 and was posted to 1st Australian Commando Training Battalion on 4 Jan 1943. He was promoted Acting Corporal on 20 Jan 1943 and reverted to Private at his own request on 1 Feb 1943. He embarked for New Guinea aboard "CANBERRA" on 2 Feb 1943 and joined the 2/2nd as a Trooper on 28 Nov 1943. He returned to Australia aboard "KATOOMBA" on 27 Feb 1944 on leave. He returned to New Guinea aboard "GORGON" on 22 May 1944 and returned to Australia with the 2/2nd aboard "TAROONA" on 8 Sept 1944. He transferred to 1st Australian Commando Training Battalion on 6 Mar 1945 and was discharged on 5 Oct 1945. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

Cyril enlisted in Citizen Military Force (Reserves) on 4 Mar 1941 and transferred to the A.I.F. on 14 Jul 1941, he was posted to 2/1 Field Fortress Company, Royal Australian Engineers (RAE) on the same date. He joined the unit on Timor from 2/1st Field Fortress Company, RAE, after the fall of Koepang, approx. March 1942. He embarked for Australia on 9 Aug 1942 and was discharged on 8 Nov 1945.

Joseph enlisted on 11 Jul 1940 and was posted to 2/12th Field Ambulance, Royal Australian Medical Corps on 26 Nov 1940. He joined the unit on Timor as a Corporal, from 2/12th Field Ambulance, Royal Australian Medical Corps, after the fall of Koepang, approx. March 1942. He was promoted Corporal on 20 Jul 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 the unit on 23 Dec 1942 and posted to 1st Australian Commando Training Squadron on 11 Jun 1943. He embarked for New Guinea aboard "KATOOMBA" on 27 Aug 1943 and re joined the unit 18 Oct 1943. 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 Corporal. He returned to Australia on 18 Jan 1946 and was discharged on 26 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".

Aloysius enlisted in the Citizens Military Force (Reserves) on 26 Jun 1940, was posted to Australian Army Pay Corps (AAPC) with the rank of Corporal. He was promoted Acting Sergeant on 20 Sept 1940 and transferred to the A.I.F. on 29 Jul 1941 and was posted to Australian Army Service Corps (AASC), Sparrow Section on 31 Jul 1941. He embarked for Timor on 8 Dec 1941 and confirmed Sergeant on 23 Jan 1942. He joined the 2/2nd on Timor as a Sergeant from AASC, after the fall of Koepang, approx. March 1942. He embarked from SUAI aboard "KURU" on 8 Jul 1942. He transferred to AASC Training Depot on 22 Oct 1942 and was discharged on 4 Dec 1943. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

Thomas served in the Militia 2/35th Battalion, 14 Sept 1938 – 29 Jul 1941 and transferred to the A.I.F. on 16 Jul 1941 and posted to the Australian Army Service Corps, Gull Force on5 Aug 1941. He transferred to Australian Army Service Corps, Sparrow Force on 11 Aug 1941. He joined the unit on Timor as a Private from Australian Army Service Corps, Sparrow Force, 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. Thomas transferred to Headquarters, Royal Australian Engineers Training Centre on 8 Dec 1943 and then to Australian Docks Service Training Company on 15 Feb 1944. He then transferred to 2/3rd Australian Port Operating Company on 24 Feb 1944 and embarked for MOROTAI aboard “Charles M Russell” on 24 Mar 1945 and then embarked for BALIKPAPEN aboard “Wardell” on 26 Jun 1945. He was promoted Acting Corporal on 6 Dec 1945 and Corporal on 15 Feb 1946. He flew from BALIKPAPEN to MOROTAI on 23 Apr 1946 and returned to Australia aboard "DUNTROON" on 8 May 1946 and was discharged from the A.I.F. 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. He is now also entitled to the Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with a clasp "S.W.Pacific". With Service No 271074 he served in the Citizen Military Force (Reserves) with 2nd Infantry Battalion from 9 Jul 1948 to 13 Jul 1951 and again from 3 Feb 1953 to 30 Jun 1960. Later serving with 2nd Royal New South Wales Regiment from 1 Jul 1960 to at least Aug 1969, where he is listed as a Warrant officer Class 2 when he claimed a Clasp for his Efficiency Medal.

Murvin (Spud) enlisted on 10 Sept 1942 and posted to 1st Australian Artillery Training Regiment on 22 Sept 1942, he transferred to 3/5th Australian Infantry Training Battalion on 10 Aug 1943. He embarked for New Guinea aboard "KATOOMBA” on 28 Nov 1943 as a Trooper and served 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 53rd Port Craft Company on 26 Dec 1945, then 13th Small Ships Company on 21 Jan 1946 and then 44th Port Landing Company on 6 Feb 1946. He returned to Australia aboard "DUNTROON" on 9 May 1946 and was discharged on 14 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 Murvin enlisted into the 9th Battalion, Morton Regiment, Citizen Military Forces in 1953, he attained the rank of Warrant Officer Class 2, was awarded a Long Service Good Conduct Medal and retired in 1970 with Honorary rank of Warrant Officer Class 1

Leslie enlisted on 1 Aug 1940 and 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. Leslie was Killed in Action on 10 Dec 1942, whilst rear guard for the embarkation of “D” Platoon and hospital patients from Timor. He is buried at AMBON WAR CEMETERY, Plot 15. Row D. Grave 4. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

Charles enlisted on 5 Jan 1942 and posted to 26th Battalion on 17 May 1943. He transferred to 1st Australian Commando Training Battalion on 23 Feb 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 7 Section, “C” Troop and was medevac'd to Australia with aboard 2/1st Australian Hospital Ship on 24 Aug 1944. After medical treatment he re-joined the 2/2nd on 15 Sept 1944 and embarked for New Britain aboard “TAROONA” on 9 Apr 1945 with the unit as a Trooper in No 7 Section, “C” Troop. He returned to Australia aboard "KATOOMBA" on 26 Oct 1945 and was discharged on 3 Nov 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

George enlisted on 14 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. 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 promoted Acting Corporal on 3 Mar 1943, transferred to 1st Lines of Communication Provost Company on 7 Sept 1943 and Corporal confirmed on 3 Mar 1943. 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.

Thomas 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. He transferred to 1st Australian Commando Training Squadron on 15 May 1943 as an Instructor. He embarked for New Guinea aboard “CANBERRA” on 24 Sept 1943, as a Trooper and re-joined the unit on 18 Oct 1943. He left the unit and returned to Australia by air on 24 Aug 1944. He embarked for New Guinea aboard S.S. “DUNTROON” on 27 Jul 1945 and joined 2/5th Infantry Battalion on 19 Jul 1945. Thomas left New Guinea on 2 Feb 1946 and 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 "S.W.Pacific".

Charles enlisted in the Citizens Military Forces (Reserves) on 30 May 1941 and posted to Australian Army Medical Corps Training Depot on 9 Jun 1941. He transferred to the A.I.F. on 6 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. After the campaign on Timor, he embarked with the unit, for Australia aboard the Royal Dutch destroyer “Tjerk Hides” on 16 Dec 1942. He was Mentioned in Despatches, 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. He was posted to 1st Australian Commando Training battalion as an Instructor on 17 Jun 1943. He embarked for New Guinea aboard "KATOOMBA” on 27 Aug 1943 and re-joined the 2/2nd on 2 Nov 1943 as a Trooper in No 4 Section, “B” Troop. 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 4 Section, “B” Troop. He transferred to 53rd Port Craft Company on 26 Dec 1945, 44th Port Landing Craft Company on 2 Feb 1946 and 13th Small Ship Company on 11 Feb 1946. He returned to Australia on 6 Mar 1946 and was discharged on 22 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

Maxwell served for 6 years in the Militia before transferring to the A.I.F. on 14 Jun 1940. he was posted to 2/40th Battalion on 25 Jun 1940 and promoted Acting Sergeant on 26 Jun 1940. He was promoted to Staff Sergeant on 4 Jun 1941 and joined the unit on Timor as a Staff Sergeant from 2/40st Battalion, after the fall of Koepang, approx. March 1942. he served with 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 2/12th Battalion on 25 Jun 1943 and embarked for New Guinea with them aboard “KATOOMBA” on 17 Aug 1943 and returned to Australia aboard “PAHUD” on 17 May 1944. He embarked for Morotai with 2/12th Battalion aboard "PORTUS H ROSE" on 28 May 1945 and again embarked for BALIKPAPAN aboard "LIDDLE" on 21 Jun 1945. He returned to Australia aboard HMS IMPLACABLE" on 28 Nov 1945 and was discharged on 11 Dec 1945. Maxwell was awarded an Efficiency Medal in 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".

William enlisted on 9 Sept 1941, was posted to 2/40th Battalion and embarked for Timor aboard "KOOLAMA" on 17 Jan 1942. 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, was posted to one of the 2/2nd sections. After the campaign on Timor, he embarked with the unit, for Australia aboard the Royal Dutch destroyer “Tjerk Hiddes” on 16 Dec 1942. He was posted to 2/12th Battalion on 1 Jul 1943 and embarked for New Guinea aboard "CANBERRA" on 18 Dec 1943 and returned to Australia aboard "VAN DER BOSCH" on 24 May 1944. He was discharged on 28 Nov 1944. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

Sydney enlisted in Citizen Military Force (Reserves) on 31 Jul 1940 and was posted to 12th Field Ambulance, Royal Australian Medical Corps on 21 Nov 1940. He transferred to the A.I.F. on 22 Apr 1941 and was posted to 2/40th Battalion on 24 May 1941. He joined the unit 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 either 11 Dec 1942. Transferred to 1/12th Battalion on 21 Mar 1943 and embarked for New Guinea with them aboard “KATOOMBA” on 17 Aug 1943 and returned to Australia with them aboard “TAROONA” on 20 Apr 1944. He embarked for MOROTAI with them aboard "PORTUS H ROSE" on 28 May 1945 and again embarked for BALIKPAPAN aboard Landing Ship Troops 456 on 23 Jun 1945. He transferred to 3rd Australian POW Group and embarked for MOTORAI aboard "REYNST" on 12 Sept 1945. On 16 Sept 1945 he returned to Australia aboard "DUNTROON" on 7 Nov 1945 and 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".