Murray Desmond SAINT MM

SAINT, Murray Desmond

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
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World War 2 Service

15 Aug 1942: Involvement Private, S64199, 2nd/10th Infantry Battalion
15 Aug 1942: Involvement Private, SX22130, 2nd/10th Infantry Battalion
15 Aug 1942: Enlisted Springbank, SA
15 Aug 1942: Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, SX22130, 2nd/10th Infantry Battalion
16 Oct 1943: Discharged Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, SX22130, 2nd/10th Infantry Battalion
16 Oct 1943: Discharged
Date unknown: Honoured Military Medal

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.

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