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SYMONS, William Innes
Personal Details
| Service Numbers: | S38131, SX20342 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 14 July 1942, Wayville, SA |
| Last Rank: | Lance Sergeant |
| Last Unit: | 2nd/10th Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Yankalilla, SA, 10 February 1923 |
| Home Town: | Not yet discovered |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Not yet discovered |
| Memorials: | St Peters - St Peter's College WW2 Honour Roll |
Service History
World War 2 Service
| 14 Jul 1942: | Involvement Lance Sergeant, S38131, 2nd/10th Infantry Battalion | |
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| 14 Jul 1942: | Involvement Lance Sergeant, SX20342, 2nd/10th Infantry Battalion | |
| 14 Jul 1942: | Enlisted Wayville, SA | |
| 14 Jul 1942: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Lance Sergeant, SX20342, 2nd/10th Infantry Battalion | |
| 3 May 1946: | Discharged Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Lance Sergeant, SX20342, 2nd/10th Infantry Battalion | |
| 3 May 1946: | 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. William is mention in this book especially in reference to the effort at Balikpapan July 1945. The citation for the award of the MM (Military Medal) earned in that battle is detailed in the annex to the book.
Submitted 7 July 2020 by Maxwell HILL