REID, Allan William
| Service Number: | VX23556 |
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| Enlisted: | 6 June 1940 |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 2nd/2nd Pioneer Battalion |
| Born: | NORTHCOTE, VIC, 11 February 1920 |
| Home Town: | Not yet discovered |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Not yet discovered |
| Memorials: |
World War 2 Service
| 6 Jun 1940: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, VX23556, 2nd/2nd Pioneer Battalion | |
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| 19 Nov 1945: | Discharged Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, VX23556, 2nd/2nd Pioneer Battalion |
Division and Units served with.
VX23556 A W Reid served with the 7th Division, 2nd AIF, from enlistment in 6/6/1940 till his discharge, 19/11/45.
During WW2 he served in the Middle East, New Guinea and the NEI, Morotai/Borneo.
The 7th Division Units that he was attached to during WW2:
2/2 Pioneer Btn. (9/6/40 to 15/4/42)
2/6 Fd Coy, RAE (15/4/42 to 19/4/43)
2/153 AGT Coy. (1/5/43 to 10/9/45)
VX23556 A W Reid signed the Balikpapan Flag whilst in service with the 2/153 AGT Coy. (12/8/45)
Japan surrendered 15/8/45.
On the 10th September 1945, A W Reid was transferred to the Holding strength Base Sub Area DD, Balikpapan. He was "Long Service" (longser), eligible for discharge.
After 5 years & 6 months of service, VX23556 A W Reid was discharged in his home State of Victoria, 19/11/45.
Submitted 28 March 2022 by David Phillips
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