KLEINIG, Clarence Colin
| Service Numbers: | S28896, SX21887 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 31 July 1940 |
| Last Rank: | Captain |
| Last Unit: | Not yet discovered |
| Born: | Nuriootpa, South Australia, 7 September 1914 |
| Home Town: | Kapunda, Light, South Australia |
| Schooling: | Kapunda High School, South Australia |
| Occupation: | Not yet discovered |
| Died: | Circumstances of death not yet discovered |
| Cemetery: |
Centennial Park Cemetery, South Australia |
| Memorials: | Kapunda District WW2 Honour Roll |
World War 2 Service
| 31 Jul 1940: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Lieutenant, S28896 | |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 1940: | Involvement Lieutenant, S28896 | |
| 31 Jul 1940: | Enlisted Keswick, SA | |
| 6 Jul 1942: | Involvement Captain, SX21887 | |
| 6 Jul 1942: | Enlisted Keswick, SA | |
| 6 Jul 1942: | Enlisted SX21887 | |
| 17 Dec 1945: | Discharged SX21887 | |
| 17 Dec 1945: | Discharged Captain, SX21887 | |
| Date unknown: | Discharged Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Lieutenant, S28896 | |
| Date unknown: | Involvement |
BRUNEI DAYS
The only published account of Colin Kleinig's service with the 2nd AIF in World War Two can be found in T.S. Monk's "Brunei Days" published by Book Guild in 1992. The book details Stan Monks' experiences in Brunei whilst serving as magistrate and overseeing local administration as part of the British North Borneo Civil Affairs Unit (BBCAU). Colin Kleinig was charged with feeding the local population and according to Stan Monks "was responsible for saving thousands of lives". There are many references to Colin Kleinig in the pages of "Brunei Days".
Submitted 7 November 2019 by Simon Kleinig
BRUNEI DAYS
The only published account of Colin Kleinig's service with the 2nd AIF in World War Two can be found in T.S. Monk's "Brunei Days" published by Book Guild in 1992. The book details Stan Monks' experiences in Brunei whilst serving as magistrate and overseeing local administration as part of the British North Borneo Civil Affairs Unit (BBCAU). Colin Kleinig was charged with feeding the local population and according to Stan Monks "was responsible for saving thousands of lives". There are many references to Colin Kleinig in the pages of "Brunei Days".
Submitted 7 November 2019 by Simon Kleinig
COLIN KLEINIG'S SERVICE RECORD
COLIN KLEINIG’S SERVICE RECORD
31 July 1940……………..enlisted at Keswick – taken on strength with 7 Aust Supply Personnel Coy.
13 January 1941………….promoted to Lance Corporal.
18 February 1941………..promoted to Corporal.
21 March 1941…………...promoted to Sergeant.
23 May 1941……………..…promoted to Staff Sergeant.
7 July 1941………………….promoted to Lieutenant.
11 July 1942……………...volunteered for and transferred to AIF.
15 October 1942………….taken on strength 15 Aust Supply Personnel Coy.
15 October 1942………… entrained for Brisbane.
2 November 1942………...embarked Brisbane on “Katoomba” for New Guinea.
10 November 1942……….disembarked at Port Moresby.
23 May 1943………………….transferred to 25 Aust Supply Depot Coy.
19 September 1943……….promoted to Captain.
29 November 1943………..taken on strength 231 Supply Depot Platoon (NG Force).
10 January 1944……………embarked on “Ainsworth” at Milne Bay.
14 January 1944……………disembarked at Brisbane for leave.
22 January 1944…………..married Elva Rofe, Pirie Street Methodist Church, Adelaide.
14 March 1944………………embarked on “Taroona” at Townsville.
16 March 1944…………..…disembarked at Milne Bay.
29 March 1944……………..detached to HQ 37 Supply Depot Coy.
27 August 1944…………...embarked on “Juan Pablo Duante” at Milne Bay.
2 September 1944………. disembarked at Brisbane.
1 December 1944……….…marched out to 231 Aust Supply Depot Platoon, Hay, NSW.
25 April 1945……………….“relinquished regimental duties” - marched out to British North Borneo.
6 May 1945……………………emplaned Brisbane for Morotai.
8 May 1945……………………deplaned Morotai.
15 May 1945………………….detached to HQ 20 Australian Infantry Battalion.
2 June 1945…………………..embarked Morotai on “Kanimbla” for British North Borneo Civil Affairs Unit (BBCAU), Brunei.
23 November 1945………..embarked at Labuan for Australia on “Glengyle.”
3 December 1945……….….disembarked at Brisbane.
17 December 1945………..discharged from Australian Military Forces.
August 1969……………....Colin and Elva Kleinig visit New Guinea. Colin revisits the site of “Seventeen Mile Camp.”
Submitted 11 October 2019 by Simon Kleinig
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