Colin (Sandy) BRADSHAW

BRADSHAW, Colin

Service Number: SX18169
Enlisted: 30 March 1942, Wayville, South Australia
Last Rank: Private
Last Unit: 2nd/43rd Infantry Battalion
Born: Adelaide, South Australia, 13 July 1925
Home Town: Rendelsham, South Australia
Schooling: Rendelsham, South Australia
Occupation: Labourer
Died: Heart Failure, Southend, South Australia, 18 May 2010, aged 84 years
Cemetery: Rendelsham Cemetery, South Australia
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World War 2 Service

30 Mar 1942: Enlisted Private, SX18169, Wayville, South Australia
30 Mar 1942: Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, SX18169, 2nd/43rd Infantry Battalion
31 Mar 1942: Involvement Private, SX18169, 2nd/43rd Infantry Battalion
26 Sep 1945: Discharged Private, SX18169, 2nd/43rd Infantry Battalion
26 Sep 1945: Discharged Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, SX18169, 2nd/43rd Infantry Battalion

Dad's real name was Colin


This soldier is my father, and his correct name is Colin.

At the age of 16 he enlisted by claiming he was an orphan from W.A. and his name was Charles. I would like this known so that family members (who would not necessarily know his story) will be able to research him in the future.

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Biography contributed by Sharyn Roberts

Note: The official Service Record indicates that a Statutory Declaration was received to support a change of name from Charles to COLIN.  The record on this Memorial has been amended to accord with the corrected Service Record.  Virtual War Memorial Chief Moderator, September 2017.