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ALLSOP, William John
Personal Details
| Service Number: | 19608 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 1 June 1932 |
| Last Rank: | Yeoman Signaller |
| Last Unit: | HMAS Parramatta (II) |
| Born: | Carlton, Victoria, Australia, 5 October 1914 |
| Home Town: | Brighton, Bayside, Victoria |
| Schooling: | Brighton Road State School, St Kilda and Melbourne High School, Victoria, Australia |
| Occupation: | RAN Petty Officer |
| Died: | Killed in Action, Mediterranean Sea, 27 November 1941, aged 27 years |
| Cemetery: |
No known grave - "Known Unto God" Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, United Kingdom |
| Memorials: | Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Fremantle HMAS Parramatta II Memorial, Plymouth Naval Memorial to the Missing / Lost at Sea |
Service History
World War 2 Service
| 1 Jun 1932: | Enlisted Royal Australian Navy, Petty Officer, 19608 | |
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| 3 Sep 1939: | Involvement 19608 | |
| 11 Oct 1939: | Promoted Royal Australian Navy, Yeoman Signaller, HMAS Canberra (I) | |
| 8 Apr 1940: | Transferred Royal Australian Navy, Yeoman Signaller, HMAS Parramatta (II) | |
| 27 Nov 1941: | Involvement Royal Australian Navy, Yeoman Signaller, 19608, HMAS Parramatta (II), Middle East / Mediterranean Theatre | |
| 8 Jan 1942: | Honoured Distinguished Service Medal, Middle East / Mediterranean Theatre, For good service in the Battle of Crete |
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