COLGAN, Patrick John
| Service Number: | WX11401 |
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| Enlisted: | 5 April 1941, Claremont, WA |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 2nd/32nd Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Laverton. Western Australia, 13 March 1913 |
| Home Town: | Busselton, Western Australia |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Fireman |
| Died: | Died of wounds, Egypt, 6 November 1942, aged 29 years |
| Cemetery: |
El Alamein War Cemetery XX11. D. 10 |
| Memorials: | Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Busselton Cenotaph Victoria Square, Busselton Rotary Park Of Remembrance War Memorial |
World War 2 Service
| 3 Sep 1939: | Involvement WX11401 | |
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| 5 Apr 1941: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, WX11401, 2nd/32nd Infantry Battalion, Claremont, WA |
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Son of Thomas and Mabel Colgan; husband of Mary Lorraine Colgan, of Busselton, Western Australia.
HIS DUTY NOBLY DONE. A TREASURED AND LOVING HUSBAND AND FATHER
Notification has been received of the death of Pte. Patrick John ("Paddy") Colgan, which took place in the Middle East on November 6 last, as the result of wounds received whilst on active service. The late Pte. Colgan, prior to enlistment, was a member of the staff of the local railways, and with his wife and family resided in Fairbairn Road. He was extremely popular with all with whom he came in contact. For a number of years he was secretary to the Busselton Cricket Club, and was also well-known and much respected in local football circles. He leaves a wife and two young children, to mourn their loss, and to whom the deepest sympathy is extended.
COLGAN. — Killed in action on November 6, 1942, at Alamein, Private Patrick John Colgan, beloved husband of Mary, father of Coral and Stan (Busselton), beloved son of Mrs. M. Colgan (Kalgoorlie), and loving brother of Eileen (Tasmania), Leslie and Stan (Kalgoorlie), and Lawrie (A.I.F.).
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