Norman Charles KING

KING, Norman Charles

Service Number: SX21154
Enlisted: 30 July 1942
Last Rank: Private
Last Unit: Not yet discovered
Born: Wattle Flat, South Australia, 14 October 1923
Home Town: Kilburn (Formerly Chicago), Port Adelaide Enfield, South Australia
Schooling: Not yet discovered
Occupation: Shop assistant
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World War 2 Service

30 Jul 1942: Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , SX21154
14 Jun 1946: Discharged Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, SX21154

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Biography contributed by Endeavour College

Norman Charles King, the son of the late Norman and Mabel King, was born in Wattle Flat, South Australia, on the 14th of October, 1923. The man was tall, about six feet, and black-haired, hazel-eyed, and in possession of quite noticeable scars, one under his right arm and the other under his right eye. He was a Methodist and lived at 39 Kitchener Street Kilburn, while working as a shop assistant.

The young Norman took his first step into the Australian Army on July 30, 1942. Norman was promoted to Signalman and transferred to Fortress Signals Milne Bay. After four years of service, he was discharged on June 14, 1946

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