Noel Desmond BAMBLING

BAMBLING, Noel Desmond

Service Number: Q16238
Enlisted: 11 January 1940
Last Rank: Lance Corporal
Last Unit: 49th Infantry Battalion
Born: Southport, Queensland, Australia, 24 May 1919
Home Town: Southport, Gold Coast, Queensland
Schooling: Coomera State School, Queensland, Australia
Occupation: Farm Labourer
Died: Killed in Action, Papua, 7 December 1942, aged 23 years
Cemetery: No known grave - "Known Unto God"
Memorials: Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Port Moresby (Bomana) Memorial
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World War 2 Service

11 Jan 1940: Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Lance Corporal, Q16238, 49 Infantry Battalion AMF
7 Dec 1942: Involvement Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Lance Corporal, Q16238, 49th Infantry Battalion

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Biography contributed by Elizabeth Allen

Noel Desmond BAMBLING was born in Southport, Queensland on 24th May, 1919

His parents were William Henry & Lily JONES

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His brother Reginald Harley BAMBLING (QX6943) also served during WW2 and was awarded a Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) - he was discharged on 14th September, 1945

His stepbrother Colin Matthew BAMBLING (Q204658) also served during WW2 & was discharged on 19th October, 1945