Peter Epps

Arthur enlisted on 11 July 1940 and posted to 9th Battalion. He transferred to Artillery Training Depot on 31 Aug 1940, then to 1st Medium Training Battery, Royal Australian Artillery (RAA) on 17 Sept 1940. After training he was posted to 2/13th Army Field Battery, RAA, on 12 Jan 1941 and embarked for the Middle East on 1 Sept 1941. He transferred to 2/1st Medium Regiment, RAA, 2 Nov 1942 and returned to Australia with them aboard "WEST POINT" on 31 Mar 1942. Arthur was posted to 1st Australian Commando Training Battalion on 25 Feb 1943 and joined the 2/2nd on 15 May 1943. He embarked with the unit for New Guinea aboard “DUNTROON” on 17 Jun 1943 as a Trooper in No 2 Sect, “A” Troop and was Wounded in Action on 21 Oct 1943 on a patrol into the RAMU VALLEY. He was medivac to hospital and re-joined the 2/2nd 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 Trooper in No 2 Sect, “A” Troop. He transferred to Australian Army Service Corps on 7 Jul 1945 and returned to Australia aboard "TAROONA" on 15 Sept 1945. He was discharged on 16 Oct 1945. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

Harold enlisted on 15 Sept 1941 and was a member of the First Reinforcements that arrive at Dili, Timor, as a Private aboard "KOOLAMA", on 22 Jan 1942, prior to the Japanese landing. He was medevac'd from Timor on 25 May 1942 aboard "KURU". He was appointed Lance Corporal and posted to 1st Australian Infantry Training Battalion on 3 Dec 1942., then to Jungle Training Centre on 25 May 1943 and 1st Australian Commando Training Battalion on9 Jun 1943. He embarked for New Guinea as a Lance Corporal aboard "CANBERRA" and re-joined the 2/2nd on 18 Oct 1943, serving in No 9 Sect, “C” Troop. He was accidently wounded on 5 Nov 1943 and re-joined the 2/2nd on 26 Dec 1943. Harold returned to Australia with them aboard “TAROONA” on 3 Sept 1944. 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 9 Sect, “C” Troop. He was promoted Acting Corporal on 22 Apr 1945 and confirmed Corporal on 22 Jul 1945. He returned to Australia on 14 Feb 1946 and was discharged on 6 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

Joseph enlisted on 15 Sept 1941 and after training was posted to 3rd Australian Independent Company (3 AIC) on 27 Nov 1941. He embarked for New Caledonia aboard "ORMISTON" on 17 Dec 1941 and returned to Australia aboard "WEST CACTUS" on 8 Aug 1942. He embarked with the 3 AIC for New Guinea aboard “DUNTROON” on 16 May 1943 as a Trooper. He joined the 2/2nd as a Trooper in No 1 Sect, “A” Troop on 10 Jan 1944 and returned to Australia by plane on 1 Aug 1944. He re-joined the 2/2nd on 26 Oct 1944 and transferred to Australian Army Service Corps as a Cook Grade 2 on 5 Jan 1945. He re-joined the 2/2nd on 5 Apr 1945 and embarked for New Britain aboard “TAROONA” on 9 Apr 1945 with the unit as a Trooper in No 1 Sect, “A” Troop. He returned to Australia aboard "KATOOMBA" on 16 Dec 1945 and was discharged on 8 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

Geoffrey enlisted on 11 Aug 1941 and was posted to Australian Army Service Corps on the same day. He embarked for the Middle East on 1 Nov 1941 and was posted to 1st Australian Corps Transport Petrol Company on 23 Jan 1942. He returned to Australia on 17 Mar 1924 and transferred to Australian Independent Parachute Company on 30 Jan 1943. He attended 1st Australian Commando Training Battalion on 15 Feb 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. Transferred to New Guinea Infantry on 1 May 1944 and was promoted Acting Lance Sergeant on 11 May 1944 and Sergeant confirmed 6 Jul 1944. He returned to the 2/2nd and reverted to Trooper on 12 Aug 1944. He returned to Australia with them aboard “TAROONA” on 9 Apr 1945. After leave and reorganization, he embarked for New Britain aboard “TAROONA” on 9 Apr 1945 with the unit as a Trooper. Sadly, he accidently drowned on service, 6 May 1945, New Britain. He is commemorated at RABAUL 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.

Milton enlisted on 9 Sept 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 Hiddes” on 16 Dec 1942. He transferred as an instructor to 1st Australian Commando Training Battalion on 19 Apr 1943 and then to 29th Australian Infantry Training Battalion on 28 Apr 1943. He embarked for New Guinea aboard "KAROOMBA" on 22 Nov 1943 and re-joined the 2/2nd on 28 Nov 1943 as a Trooper. He returned to Australia with them aboard “TAROONA” on 3 Sept 1944. He transferred to 1st Australian Recruit Training Battalion (Jungle Warfare) on 20 Apr 1945 and was discharged on 12 Apr 1946. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

Georges enlisted in the Citizens Military Force (Reserves) with Service Number N109074 on 19 Apr 1941, he was a Dutch Citizen, had served in the Dutch Artillery, occupation was Commercial Traveller and his Next of Kin was the Consul General for the Netherlands, address Kembla House Kembla St, Sydney. He was posted to 16th Garrison Battalion. He transferred to the A.I.F. on 8 Aug 1941 and on his attestation paper is a note referring to Correspondence from the Dutch Consul, his occupation had changed to a Journalist. He was posted to Special Operations Section, Intelligence Corps on 7 Nov 1941. He was promoted to Acting Sergeant on 14 Nov 1941 and was attached to 2/40th Battalion on 27 Nov 1941. He embarked for Timor with the 2/40th on 8 Dec 1941 and joined the 2/2nd on Timor as a Sergeant from Intelligence Corps, after the fall of Koepang, approx March 1942. We have an original embarkation roll from “Betano” for Darwin aboard the “KURU” for him on 8 Jul 1942 as a Sergeant Intelligence Corps. His service papers only cover up to embarking from Australia and then some notes on his discharge from the A.I.F. on 9 Mar 1943. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

Douglas enlisted on 4 Aug 1941and appointed Acting Lance Corporal on 16 Sept 1941 and embarked for the Middle East with 2/1st Battalion on 2 Nov 1941. He reverted to Private and transferred to 1st Australian Corps on 23 Dec 1941, returned to Australia aboard "WEST POINT" on 31 Mar 1942. He embarked for New Guinea aboard "SEA WITCH" on 26 Aug 1942 and returned to Australia on 11 Jan 1943. He was posted to 1st Australian Commando Training Battalion on 22 Jun 1943 and embarked for New Guinea aboard "KATOOMBA" on 11 Nov 1943, joining the 2/2nd on 28 Nov 1943 as a Trooper in No 1 Sect, “A” Troop and returned to Australia with them aboard “TAROONA” on 3 Sept 1944. . 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 Trooper in No 1 Sect, “A” Troop. Whilst on New Britain he attended Course No 5, Flame Thrower School from 5 Jul to 9 Jul 1945. He returned to Australia on 5 Apr 1946 and was discharged on 16 Apr 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

Reginald enlisted on 4 Aug 1941 and was posted to Australian Army Service Corps (AASC) Sparrow. He was promoted Acting Corporal on 7 Aug 1941 and embarked for Timor on 8 Dec 1941. He joined the 2/2nd on Timor as a Corporal from AASC, 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 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. he transferred to 2nd AASC Training Depot on 15 Jun 1943, he reverted to Private on 18 Sept 1943 and was discharge on 6 Mar 1944. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below. An account of the time spent fighting in East Timor with the 2:2 Commando Corps.pdf Back from Timor - RG writes home - Daily Advertiser (Wagga Wagga, NSW : 1911 - 1954), Monday 18 January 1943, page 2.pdf Reg Griffiths letter - Courier Aug 1997.pdf Reg Griffiths vale - Courier March 2000.pdf

Johnny (Curly) was a member of the First Reinforcements that arrive at Dilli, Timor, aboard M.V. “KOOLAMA”, on 22 Jan 1942, prior to the Japanese landing. He joined the unit as a Private and served in No 4 Sect, “B” Platoon. He returned to Australia on 16 Aug 1942. See below. He was discharged on 9 Apr 1946. Extracted from C D Doig’s “A History of the 2nd Independent Company and 2/2 Commando Squadron”. After the Japanese landed, there was a party of 4 of these first reinforcement men, who had not been attached to any of the Sections, who decided to try and get back to Australia by boat and advise that the 2nd Independent Company was still intact and fighting on. The party consisted of Privates, Robert Sydney Larney, Johnny Freeman, Desmond Laurence Lilya and Arnold Samuel Webb. They eventually reached Darwin and then embarked with the No 4 Independent Company for Timor aboard H.M.A.S “VOYAGER” on 22 Sept 1942. The men’s service papers state the following Robert Sydney Larney He was in 119th Australian General Hospital, Darwin from 11 Sept – 17 Sept 1942 and disembarked at Darwin from Timor on 16 Dec 1942. Johnny Freeman Disembarked at Darwin on 16 Aug 1942, He was in 119th Australian General Hospital, Darwin from 25 Aug – 8 Sept 1942. Desmond Laurence Lilya Disembarked at Darwin on 16 Aug 1942, He was in 119th Australian General Hospital from 16 Aug – 17 Sept 1942. Research shows he returned from Timor with the unit either 11 Dec 1942 or 16 Dec 1942, as the embarkation rolls do not differentiate. Arnold Samuel Webb Now reported “Returned to Australia” No Date, Disembarked at Darwin from Timor on 16 Dec 1942. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

Clarence enlisted on 3 Jun 1940 with Service No NX19765 and on his attestation he stated 5 years prior service. He was posted to 1st Battalion and promoted Acting Sergeant on 3 Jun 1940. He transferred to Head Quarters, 27th Infantry Brigade on 18 Dec 1940 and reverted to Private same day. He was discharged 4 Feb 1941. Clarence re-enlisted on 28 Jul 1941 with Service No NX39990 and posted to Australian Army Service Corps (AASC) Section SPARROW on 30 Jul 1941, he was Appointed Acting Staff Sergeant same day. He was posted to Darwin on 29 Aug 1941 and as his occupation was Butcher, he was detached to 2nd Field Butchery for the period 8 Sept - 18 Oct 1941. He was confirmed Staff Sergeant on 30 Oct 1941 and embarked for Timor on 8 Dec 1941. He joined the 2/2nd on Timor as a Staff Sergeant from AASC, after the fall of Koepang, approx March 1942. He embarked aboard "KURU" from "Suai" on 15 Jul 1942 and was medevac'd to NSW. Transferred to AASC Training Depot on 16 Sept 1942. After numerous medical Treatment, he was discharges on 4 May 1944 as a Staff Sergeant. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

Norman 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 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 as an Instructor to 1st Australian Commando Training Squadron on 19 Apr 1943, then to 29th Australian Infantry Training Battalion on 27 Apr 1943. He embarked aboard "KATOOMBA" for New Guinea on 22 Nov 1943 and re-joined the unit on 28 Nov 1943 as a Trooper in No 2 Section, “A” Troop and he left the unit on 3 May 1944 and was Medevac to Australia on 16 Jun 1944. He joined 3rd Australian Advanced Ordnance Depot on 1 Jan 1945 and was discharged 17 Nov 1945. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

Lionel enlisted into Citizens Military Force (Reserve) Mar 1940 and served 1year 135 days with 5th Heavy Battery, Royal Aust Artillery (RAA) before transferring to the A.I.F. on 22 Jul 1941. He was posted to 2/1st Heavy Battery, RAA on 24 Jul 1941 and was posted to Darwin on 7 Aug 1941. He proceeded overseas with his unit to Timor on 8 Dec 1941. Lionel joined the unit on Timor as a Gunner from 2/1st Heavy Battery, RAA, after the fall of Koepang, approx March 1942. He embarked at “SUAI” for Darwin aboard the “KURU” on 17 Jul 1942 as a Gunner. After medical treatment he was posted to Coastal Artillery, Sydney on 31 Mar 1944 and was discharged on 13 Nov 1945. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

Walter enlisted in the Citizens Military Force (Reserves) on 9 Jul 1940 and posted to 2nd Armoured Division Regiment. He transferred to the A.I.F. on 7 Jul 1941 and posted to 2/1st Fortress Signals, he was promoted Acting Corporal Cook on 27 Jul 1941. He was confirmed Corporal on 27 Jul 1941 and embarked for Timor on 8 Dec 1941. He joined the 2/2nd on Timor as a Corporal from 2/1 Fortress Signals, 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 2nd Field Bakery on 19 Mar 1943 and was discharged on 5 Jan 1944. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

Rodger enlisted in Citizen Military Force (Reserves) on 7 Aug 1940 and served with 22nd Anti Aircraft Company then 33rd Australian Fortress Company, Royal Australian Engineers (RAE) before transferring to the A.I.F. on 15 Jul 1941. he transferred to 2/1st Fortress Company, RAE on 17 Jul 1941. He joined the unit on Timor as a Sapper from 2/1st Field Company, RAE, 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 1st Fortress Company on 1 May 1943 and then to 2/4th Fortress Company on 11 Aug 1944. He was discharges on 26 Feb 1945. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below

Alan enlisted on 14 Jul 1941, he had previous service as a signaller with 2nd Division Signals and was posted to 2/1st Fortress Signals. He was appointed Acting Lance Corporal on 14 Aug 1941 and embarked for Timor on 8 Dec 1941. He joined the 2/2nd on Timor from 2/1 Fortress Signals, as a Lance Corporal, after the fall of Koepang, approx March 1942. He was promoted Corporal on 15 Aug 1941. Alan was a member of the team that built “Winnie The War Winner”. 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 Radio Philips Depot, Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (AEME) on 28 Jun 1043 and then attended No 20 Radio Mechanics Course on 28 Aug 1943. After training he was posted to 18th Radio Maintenance Section on 3 Dec 1943 and was promoted Acting Sergeant on 17 Jan 1944. He transferred to Land Headquarters, AEME on 25 May 1944, attended No 11 Armament Artificers Radar Course 16 Jul 1944 and qualified with Distinction on 14 Oct 1944. He attended numerous Radar and Telecommunication Courses. He was confirmed Sergeant on 21 Mar 1946 and promoted Acting Warrant Officer Class II (WO II) same day. WO II was confirmed on 2 May 1946 and he transferred to Services Training Centre Area Workshop on 13 May 1946. He was discharged on 5 Jul 1946. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

Samuel enlisted on 18 Jul 1940 under the name Samuel Sydney with Service No QX11144. He was posted to Machine Gun Training Company on 1 Nov 1940 and transferred to 2/26th Infantry Battalion on 20 Mar 1941. He then went AWOL on 6 Jul 1941. He next enlisted on 7 Jul 1941, as Samuel Roy Fullbrook with Service No NX38200 and was posted to 2/13th Field Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery (RAA) on23 Aug 1941. He embarked for the Middle East on1 Sept 1941, transferred to 2/1st Medium Regiment, RAA. He returned to Australia aboard "WEST POINT" on 31 Mar 1942. He was posted to 1st Australian Commando Training Battalion on 15 Feb 1943 and joined the 2/2nd on 15 May 1943. He embarked with the unit for New Guinea as a Trooper in No 4 sect, “B” Troop aboard “DUNTROON” on 17 Jun 1943 and returned to Australia with them aboard “TAROONA” on 3 Sept 1944. After leave and reorganization, he embarked for New Britain aboard “TAROONA” on 9 Apr 1945 with the unit as a Trooper in No 4 sect, “B” Troop. He returned to Australia aboard "KANIMBLA" on 4 Oct 1945 and was discharged on 22 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 is now also entitled to the Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with a clasp

David enlisted on 18 Jun 1940 and was posted to Australian Army Medical Corps (AAMC) Training Depot on 29 Oct 1940. He transferred to 2/12th Field Ambulance AAMC, on 22 Nov 1940 and appointed Nursing Orderly on 17 Jan 1942. He embarked with the 2/12th on 17 Jan 1942 and joined the 2/2nd on Timor as a Private from 2/12th Field Ambulance, after the fall of Koepang, approx March 1942. He embarked at “Betano” for Darwin aboard the “KURU” on 2 Sept 1942 as a Private. David was posted to AAMC Training Depot as an instructor on 24 Oct 1942 and then back to 2/12th Field Ambulance on 8 May 1943. He was discharged on 12 May 1944. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

Max enlisted on 5 Jun 1940 and posted to 2/1st Australian Medium Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery (RAA). He transferred to 2/13th Australian Field Regiment on 15 Oct 1940 and moved to Darwin with then on 25 Apr 1941, returning to Sydney on 2 Aug 1942. He embarked for Middle East on 1 Sept 1941 and transferred to 2/1st Australian Medium Regiment on 18 Oct 1941. He returned to Australia aboard "WEST POINT" on 31 Mar 1942. He was posted to 1st Australian Commando Training Battalion on 25 Feb 1943 and joined the 2/2nd on 15 May 1943. He was appointed Lance Corporal on 16 May 1943. He embarked with the unit for New Guinea aboard “DUNTROON” on 17 Jun 1943 as a Lance Corporal in No 8 Sect, “C” Troop and was appointed paid Lance Corporal on 1 Jul 1943 and Corporal on 15 Apt 1944. He returned to Australia with them aboard “TAROONA” on 3 Sept 1944. He was discharged on 21 Mar 1945. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

Alexander enlisted on 4 Jun 1941 and embarked for the Middle East on 1 Sept 1941 as a reinforcement. He was posted to 2/1st Medium Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery (RAA) and returned to Australia aboard "WEST POINT" on 31 Mar 1942, He transferred to 1st Australian Commando Training Battalion on 25 Feb 1943 and joined the 2/2nd on 15 May 1943. He embarked with the unit for New Guinea as a Trooper in No 4 Sect, “B” Troop, aboard “DUNTROON” on 17 Jun 1943 and returned to Australia with them aboard “TAROONA” on 3 Sept 1944. He embarked for New Britain aboard “TAROONA” on 11 Jun 1945 and re-joined the unit as a Trooper in No 4 Sect, “B” Troop. He returned to Australia on 13 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

Stanley enlisted on 6 Jun 1940 and posted to Australian Army Service Corps. He was transferred to 8th Division, Supply Column, Australian Army Service Corps on 5 Aug 1940 and was promoted to Acting Sergeant on 5 Dec 1940. On 20 May 1941 transferred to Headquarters, 8th Division, Australian Army Service Corps on 20 May 1041 as a Sergeant. He embarked for Timor aboard M.V. "RUYS" on 6 Jun 1941 as part of the advance party for “SPARROW FORCE” as the Australian Army Service Corps Sergeant, in charge of all stores for the Timor operations. He was appointed Lieutenant on 22 Aug 1941 and was wounded during one of the Japanese Air Raids prior to their land at Koepang and was in hospital when they landed. He joined the unit on Timor, after the fall of Koepang, approx. March 1942 and was in charge of all stores arriving from Australia. He embarked for Australia on 22 Aug 1942. Stanley was posted to 2/103rd Australian General Transport Company, Australian Army Service Corps on 4 Mar 1943. He embarked for New Guinea aboard "KATOOMBA" on 31 Oct 1943 and enplaned for Australia on 3 Mar 1944. He transferred to 2/126th Australian General Transport Company, Australian Army Service Corps on 22 Mar 1944 and was promoted to Captain on 23 May 1944. He enplaned to New Guinea on 18 Jun 1944 and was appointed Officer Commanding 126th Workshop Platoon on 1 Mar 1945 and transferred to 151st Australian Workshop Platoon on 14 Jun 1945. He returned to Australia aboard "KATOOMBA" on 9 Aug 1945 and transferred to 146th Australian Workshop Platoon on 3 Dec 1945 and was discharged on 18 Mar 1947. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

William enlisted on 28 May 1940 and posted to 2/1st Medium Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery (RAA), this was re-designated 2/13th Army Field Regiment on 15 Oct 1940 and he embarked with them for the Middle East on 1 Sept 1941. He returned to Australia aboard "WEST POINT" on 29 Mar 1942. He transferred to 1st Australian Commando Training Battalion on 25 Feb 1943 and joined the 2/2nd on 15 May 1943. He embarked with the unit for New Guinea as a Trooper in No 4 Sect, “B” Troop, aboard “DUNTROON” on 17 Jun 1943 and returned to Australia with them aboard “TAROONA” on 3 Sept 1944. After leave and reorganization, he embarked for New Britain aboard “TAROONA” on 9 Apr 1945 with the unit as a Trooper in No 4 Sect, “B” Troop. He returned to Australia aboard "TAROONA" on 16 Sept 1945 and was discharged on 22 Oct 1945. e was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.

Desmond enlisted on 27 May 1940 and posted to 2/13th Army Field Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery on 15 Oct 1940. He was promoted Acting Bombardier on 24 Oct 1940 and Acting Lance Sergeant on 17 Jan 1941. He reverted to Gunner on 20 May 1941 and embarked for the Middle East aboard "HMT H.H." on 1 Sept 1941. He transferred to 2/1st Australian Medium Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, on 20 Nov 1941. He returned to Australia aboard "DURBAN CASTLE" on 17 Mar 1942. After training at 1st Australian Commando Training Squadron he joined the unit on 15 May 1943 and embarked with the unit for New Guinea as a Signalman in Signals Section, Headquarters Group aboard S.S. “DUNTROON” on 17 Jun 1943. The Signallers were dispersed throughout the unit in New Guinea and Des served with “B” Troop. He returned to Australia with the unit aboard “TAROONA” on 3 Sept 1944. Sadly he passed away on 20 Oct 1944 and is buried at GOULBURN GENERAL CEMETERY, Plot G. Row A. Grave 13. He was entitled to the 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star, War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45, pictured below.