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STEAIN, William George Joseph
Personal Details
| Service Numbers: | Not yet discovered |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 4 June 1940 |
| Last Rank: | Not yet discovered |
| Last Unit: | SS Meldahl |
| Born: | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 21 May 1924 |
| Home Town: | Balmain, Leichhardt, New South Wales |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Not yet discovered |
| Died: | Presumed Drowned, At Sea, 10 November 1942, aged 18 years |
| Cemetery: |
No known grave - "Known Unto God" |
| Memorials: | Australian War Memorial Commemorative Roll, Campbell Australian Merchant Seamen Honour Roll, Tower Hill Memorial |
Service History
World War 2 Service
| 4 Jun 1940: | Enlisted | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Nov 1942: | Discharged Merchant Navy, SS Meldahl |
Personal Stories
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Faithe Jones
Son of William & Vera Steain, 49 Campbell St., Balmain, N.S.W.
STEAIN.-November 20, 1942, killed by enemy action, William George Steain, M.N., dearly loved son of William and Vera Steain and loved brother of Wally and Verna, of 49 Campbell Street, Balmain, aged 18 years.