William CLEMENT

CLEMENT, William

Service Number: 23985
Enlisted: 7 February 1940
Last Rank: Able Seaman
Last Unit: HMAS Sydney (II) - D48 WW2
Born: Spennymoor, County Durham, England. , 23 October 1922
Home Town: Auburn, Boroondara, Victoria
Schooling: Not yet discovered
Occupation: Not yet discovered
Died: Killed in Action, Indian Ocean, 20 November 1941, aged 19 years
Cemetery: Not yet discovered
Memorials: Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Carnarvon HMAS Sydney II Memorial, Carnarvon Walk of Remembrance, Geraldton HMAS Sydney II Memorial
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World War 2 Service

3 Sep 1939: Involvement Able Seaman, 23985, HMAS Sydney (II) - D48 WW2
7 Feb 1940: Enlisted Royal Australian Navy, Able Seaman, 23985
23 Oct 1940: Promoted Royal Australian Navy, Ordinary Seaman, HMAS Sydney (II) - D48 WW2
7 Oct 1941: Promoted Royal Australian Navy, Able Seaman, HMAS Sydney (II) - D48 WW2
20 Nov 1941: Discharged Royal Australian Navy, Able Seaman, 23985, HMAS Sydney (II) - D48 WW2, Presumed KIA when HMAS Sydney sunk after HSK Kormoran action.

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