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CARTER, Jack Richard
Personal Details
| Service Number: | NX165673 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 17 September 1942 |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | Australian Army Ordnance Corps |
| Born: | Randwick, New South Wales, Australia , 25 February 1924 |
| Home Town: | Eastwood, Ryde, New South Wales |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Bank Clerk |
| Died: | Self-Inflicted Injuries (GSW to Head), New Britain, New Britain, Pacific Islands, 3 January 1945, aged 20 years |
| Cemetery: |
Rabaul (Bita Paka) War Cemetery, Papua New Guinea (CWGC) Burial Reference ~ Plot 1, Row E, Grave 22. Personal Inscription ~ "AU REVOIR "JOHNIE BOY", SLEEP ON. NEVER FORGOTTEN DEAR SON. MUM & DAD". |
| Memorials: | Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Eastwood War Memorial |
Service History
World War 2 Service
| 3 Sep 1939: | Involvement Private, NX165673 | |
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| 17 Sep 1942: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, NX165673 | |
| 1 Nov 1944: | Transferred Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, Australian Army Ordnance Corps, 18 Anti Aircraft Ordnance Depot | |
| Date unknown: | Discharged Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, NX165673 |
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