Clifford George SPURLING

Badge Number: LM338, Sub Branch: Ardrossan
LM338

SPURLING, Clifford George

Service Numbers: SX28967, S23915, S24267
Enlisted: 4 March 1943, Adelaide River, NT
Last Rank: Private
Last Unit: 43 Infantry Battalion AMF
Born: Nantawarra, SA, 28 January 1912
Home Town: Balaklava, Wakefield, South Australia
Schooling: Not yet discovered
Occupation: Not yet discovered
Memorials: Ardrossan & District WW2 Roll of Honour, Balaklava District WW2 Roll of Honour
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World War 2 Service

4 Mar 1943: Involvement Private, S24267
4 Mar 1943: Involvement Private, SX28967
4 Mar 1943: Involvement Private, S23915
4 Mar 1943: Enlisted Adelaide River, NT
4 Mar 1943: Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, SX28967, 43 Infantry Battalion AMF
24 Dec 1945: Discharged Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, SX28967, 43 Infantry Battalion AMF
24 Dec 1945: Discharged
Date unknown: Involvement

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Biography contributed by Kathleen Bambridge

Mr Spurling was awarded an RSL Life Membership in 1973.  He was elected as secretary in 1947,  in 1951 he was elected treasurer this position he held fro 22 years until 1973.  For 15 years during this period he was the bar manager.  Cliff attended other sub branch dinners in his group 25 area.  He was an active and unselfish worker for the Diggers Bowls and Golf Days event though he did not play.  Mr Spurling is also a member of the Ardrossan Lions Club and was serving as Vice President in 1973.

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