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COTTON, Francis William
Personal Details
| Service Number: | SX5433 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 17 June 1940, Adelaide, SA |
| Last Rank: | Sergeant |
| Last Unit: | 2nd/43rd Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Streaky Bay, South Australia, Australia, 16 September 1916 |
| Home Town: | Streaky Bay, Streaky Bay, South Australia |
| Schooling: | St Peter's College, Hackney, South Australia |
| Occupation: | Shop Assistant |
| Died: | Killed in Action, New Guinea, 11 September 1943, aged 26 years |
| Cemetery: |
Lae War Cemetery (CWGC) Grave Reference Location ~ Plot A. Row D. Grave 2. Personal Inscription ~ "TRANQUIL YOUR LIE, YOUR KNIGHTLY VIRTUE PROVED...LOVED BY ALL" |
| Memorials: | Adelaide WW2 Wall of Remembrance, Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Hackney St Peter's College WW2 Honour Roll, Streaky Bay and District Roll of Honour WW2 |
Service History
World War 2 Service
| 17 Jun 1940: | Involvement Sergeant, SX5433, 2nd/43rd Infantry Battalion | |
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| 17 Jun 1940: | Enlisted Adelaide, SA | |
| 17 Jun 1940: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Sergeant, SX5433, 2nd/43rd Infantry Battalion | |
| Date unknown: | Involvement |
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