DAVIES, Frank
| Service Number: | VX79044 |
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| Enlisted: | 10 April 1942 |
| Last Rank: | Sergeant |
| Last Unit: | Not yet discovered |
| Born: | Swan Hill, Victoria, Australia, 17 October 1922 |
| Home Town: | Shepparton, Greater Shepparton, Victoria |
| Schooling: | Tyntynder Primary & Bendigo High School, Victoria, Australia |
| Occupation: | Chief Water Bailiff |
| Died: | Natural Causes, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia, 7 July 2017, aged 94 years |
| Cemetery: |
Shepparton War Cemetery |
| Memorials: | Echuca War Memorial |
World War 2 Service
| 10 Apr 1942: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Sergeant, VX79044 | |
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| 30 Sep 1946: | Discharged Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Sergeant, VX79044 |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Shirley Simpson
the 5th son of Henry and Victoria Davies. Born in Swan Hill, his dad was a dairy farmer and returned WW1 veteran. Young Frank cant wait to join his older brothers. He has his 18th Birthday in New Guinea . Posted to 2 Docs Coy,he is trained up. He grades up as a hatchman and wenchman by the end of 1944. He was promoted to Sargeant in 1946. He went on to play country Aussie Rules becoming captain and coach . His team Kyabram were Premiers in 1950. Uncle Frank married Evelyn in 1947. They had 4 children . We honour you Frank for serving your country as you were very proud of your large family war effort. Uncle Frand died in Shepparton aged nearly 93. RIP
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