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DUFFY, Francis Henry
Personal Details
| Service Number: | SX911 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 2 November 1939 |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 4 Garrison Battalion (SA) |
| Born: | Broken Hill, NSW, 14 October 1913 |
| Home Town: | Not yet discovered |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Not yet discovered |
| Died: | 16 April 1975, aged 61 years, cause of death not yet discovered, place of death not yet discovered |
| Cemetery: |
Centennial Park Cemetery, South Australia RSL Walls |
| Memorials: |
Service History
World War 2 Service
| 2 Nov 1939: | Involvement Private, SX911, 2nd/10th Infantry Battalion | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Nov 1939: | Enlisted Broken Hill, NSW | |
| 2 Nov 1939: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (Army WW2), Private, SX911, 4 Garrison Battalion (SA) | |
| 1 Feb 1944: | Discharged | |
| 1 Feb 1944: | Discharged Australian Military Forces (Army WW2), Private, SX911, 4 Garrison Battalion (SA) | |
| 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. Francis is mention in this book, refer to the index for details, plus the citation for the award of the MM (Military Medal) for action at Buna-Sanananda campaign in the period 22nd Dec 1942 to 22nd Jan 1943. He was later discharged early - 1st Feb 1944.
Submitted 29 June 2020 by Maxwell HILL
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