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ANEAR, James Henry Arundel
Personal Details
| Service Numbers: | PA1601, PA/1601 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 18 September 1939, Port Adelaide, SA |
| Last Rank: | Able Seaman |
| Last Unit: | HMAS Torrens (Depot) / HMAS Encounter (Shore) |
| Born: | North Adelaide, 15 December 1920 |
| Home Town: | Grange, City of Charles Sturt / Henley and Grange, South Australia |
| Schooling: | Welland and Grange Schools |
| Occupation: | Naval Cadet |
| Died: | 2 March 1992, aged 71 years, cause of death not yet discovered, place of death not yet discovered |
| Cemetery: |
Centennial Park Cemetery, South Australia General D Path 17 184A |
| Memorials: | Henley Beach Council WW2 Honour Roll and Addendum |
Service History
World War 2 Service
| 18 Sep 1939: | Involvement Able Seaman, PA1601, HMAS Torrens (Depot) / HMAS Encounter (Shore) | |
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| 18 Sep 1939: | Enlisted Port Adelaide, SA | |
| 18 Sep 1939: | Enlisted Royal Australian Navy, Able Seaman, PA/1601 | |
| 21 Dec 1945: | Discharged | |
| Date unknown: | Involvement |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Faithe Jones
Only son of Mr. and Mrs. R.A. Anear of 15 High Street, Grange, SA. He was educated at Welland and Grange schools and served as a Naval Cadet for 2 years in the R.A.N.R. when war broke out and he was called up in September 1939. James was fond of boxing, wrestling and all outdoor sports, his favourite being yachting and he was a member of the Grange Sailing Club, where he sailed his own yacht (Britannia), winning many trophies. He also won the R.A.N.R. Boxing Club trophy in 1937. His father (R.A. Anear) served in the R.A.N. during the Great War.
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