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SAINT, Murray Desmond
Personal Details
| Service Numbers: | S64199, SX22130 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 15 August 1942, Springbank, SA |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 2nd/10th Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Balaklava, SA, 18 May 1922 |
| Home Town: | Balaklava, Wakefield, South Australia |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Not yet discovered |
| Memorials: | Balaklava District WW2 Roll of Honour |
Service History
World War 2 Service
| 15 Aug 1942: | Involvement Private, S64199, 2nd/10th Infantry Battalion | |
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| 15 Aug 1942: | Involvement Private, SX22130, 2nd/10th Infantry Battalion | |
| 15 Aug 1942: | Enlisted Springbank, SA | |
| 15 Aug 1942: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (Army WW2), Private, SX22130, 2nd/10th Infantry Battalion | |
| 16 Oct 1943: | Discharged Australian Military Forces (Army WW2), Private, SX22130, 2nd/10th Infantry Battalion | |
| 16 Oct 1943: | Discharged | |
| Date unknown: | Honoured Military Medal |
Personal Stories
WW2
The details provided are taken from the book "Purple and Blue - the history of the 2nd/10th Infantry Battalion" (the Adelaide Rifles) 1st published 1958. Murray is mention in this book, refer to the index for detail plus the citation for the award of the MM (Military Medal) for the actions at Sanananda 21st Jan 1943. Murray was wounded during that battle. He was discharged from service 16th Oct 1943.
Submitted 29 June 2020 by Maxwell HILL