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ALP, William James
Personal Details
| Service Number: | WX7753 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 10 August 1940 |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 2nd/16th Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Mount Helena, Western Australia, 10 July 1915 |
| Home Town: | Moora, Moora, Western Australia |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Farmer / Storekeeper |
| Died: | Killed in Action, Syria, 6 July 1941, aged 25 years |
| Cemetery: |
Beirut War Cemetery |
| Memorials: | Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Kings Park Western Australia State War Memorial, Moora WW2 Honour Wall |
Service History
World War 2 Service
| 10 Aug 1940: | Enlisted Private, WX7753, 2nd/16th Infantry Battalion | |
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| 10 Aug 1940: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, WX7753, 2nd/16th Infantry Battalion |
Personal Stories
WW2
The details provided are taken from the book "1000 Men at War" the history of the 2nd/16th Infantry Battalion, published 1959, refer to page 96. William was born 10th July 1915, and prior to the war he was a farmer of Moora WA. He served with the 2nd/16th Inf Bn until he was Killed In Action 6th July 1941. Rest In Peace. Lest We Forget.
Submitted 6 May 2020 by Maxwell HILL
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