John Elliott DIGHTON

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Service Number:	PA2724
Enlisted:	2 June 1942, Port Adelaide
Last Rank:	Sub Lieutenant
Last Unit:	HMAS Torrens (Depot) / HMAS Encounter (Shore)
Born:	Waikerie, South Australia, 30 October 1924
Home Town:	Not yet discovered
Schooling:	Not yet discovered
Occupation:	Not yet discovered
Died:	Heart Attack, South Australia, 8 July 1975, aged 50 years
Cemetery:	Centennial Park Cemetery, South Australia
Memorials:	Adelaide Pulteney Grammar School WW1 & WW2 Honour Board, Brighton St Judes Anglican Church WW2 Roll of Honour, Hackney St Peter's College WW2 Honour Roll

2 Jun 1942:	Involvement PA2724, HMAS Torrens (Depot) / HMAS Encounter (Shore)
2 Jun 1942:	Enlisted Port Adelaide
2 Jun 1942:	Enlisted Royal Australian Navy, Sub Lieutenant, PA2724
30 Oct 1944:	Promoted Royal Australian Navy, Sub Lieutenant, Naval Beach Commando - Assistant Beach Master
15 Feb 1946:	Discharged
Date unknown:	Involvement

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