Edley Thomas PALMER

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PALMER, Edley Thomas

Service Number:	SX10669
Enlisted:	11 December 1940, Wayville, SA
Last Rank:	Corporal
Last Unit:	2nd/10th Infantry Battalion
Born:	Koolunga, SA, 7 July 1920
Home Town:	Not yet discovered
Schooling:	Not yet discovered
Occupation:	Labourer
Died:	Killed in Action, Balikpapan, Balikpapan, Borneo, 1 July 1945, aged 24 years
Cemetery:	Labuan War Cemetery
Memorials:	Adelaide WW2 Wall of Remembrance, Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Balaklava WW1 & WW2 Honour Roll, Balaklava WW1 & WW2 Memorial, Koolunga War Memorial, Owen District Roll of Honour WW2, Owen War Memorial

World War 2 Service

11 Dec 1940:	Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Corporal, SX10669, 2nd/10th Infantry Battalion
11 Dec 1940:	Involvement Corporal, SX10669, 2nd/10th Infantry Battalion
11 Dec 1940:	Enlisted Wayville, SA
11 Feb 1942:	Embarked SX10669, 2nd/10th Infantry Battalion, Embarked to New Amsterdam.
21 Feb 1942:	Embarked SX10669, 2nd/10th Infantry Battalion, Transhipped To Bombay, India.
9 Aug 1942:	Embarked SX10669, 2nd/10th Infantry Battalion, Embarked to Brisbane. Disembarked on 14/8/1942.
26 Dec 1942:	Wounded SX10669, 2nd/10th Infantry Battalion, Wounded In Action.
10 Mar 1943:	Embarked SX10669, 2nd/10th Infantry Battalion, Embarked to Port Moresby.
22 Jun 1945:	Embarked SX10669, 2nd/10th Infantry Battalion, Embarked at MOROTAI per "USS NEWMAN" for Service at BALIKPAPAN.
Date unknown:	Involvement

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Biography contributed by Thomas More College

Edley Thomas Palmer was born on the 7th of July 1920. He grew up in Koolunga, South Australia, which was a small rural area known for its agriculture and close-knit community. Edley lived with his parents Thomas Palmer and Mary Palmer.

Edley decided to enlist in the army on the 11th of December 1940, at Wayville, South Australia. He was then assigned to the 2nd/10th Australian Infantry Battalion where he demonstrated his capabilities and resilience and was quickly promoted to Corporal.

Throughout his service, Edley had embarked on many operations across the Theatres of War. One of his most significant events was the Battle of Balikpapan taking place in Borneo, where he was tragically killed in action during the 1st of July 1945, at the age of 24. His sacrifice for the country was mourned by fellow soldiers and his family back home in Koolunga.

Currently, Edley’s name is honoured in several memorials, including the Adelaide WW2 Wall of Remembrance and the Koolunga War Memorial. His name can also be located on Panel 34 at the Commemorative Area of the Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour. Although his life ended at a young age, his bravery and service will be remembered by future generations, as well as his kindness and dedication towards protecting others.

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