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MACARTHUR - ONSLOW, Denzil
Personal Details
| Service Numbers: | 2131000, NX135 |
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| Enlisted: | 26 October 1939 |
| Last Rank: | Colonel |
| Born: | Whataupoko, Poverty Bay, New Zealand, 5 March 1904 |
| Home Town: | Menangle, Wollondilly, New South Wales |
| Schooling: | Kings School, Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia |
| Occupation: | Army Officer, Grazier and Businessman . |
| Died: | Castle Hill, New South Wales, Australia, 30 December 1984, aged 80 years, cause of death not yet discovered |
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World War 2 Service
| 26 Oct 1939: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Colonel, NX135 | |
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| 26 Oct 1939: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Brigadier, 2131000 | |
| 4 Jan 1941: | Honoured Companion of the Distinguished Service Order, Libya/North Africa, Citation of Award For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the attack on BARDIA on 4 June 41. He led his squadron with determination and dash on ET-EL-HABBUN which he captured together with 2000 prisoners. Later he led his squadron on a reconnaissance patrol to BARDIA town where he was met with severe resistance. By his coolness and courage he held the enemy until the arrival of the "I" tanks and some infantry. With this support he succeeded in capturing NORTH BARDIA. He displayed coolness, courage and devotion to duty throughout the battle and was an inspiration to the members of the squadron. | |
| 10 Apr 1946: | Discharged Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Brigadier, 2131000 | |
| 11 Apr 1946: | Discharged Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Colonel, NX135 |
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