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DUSTING, Harry William
Personal Details
| Service Number: | WX5635 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 22 June 1940 |
| Last Rank: | Corporal |
| Last Unit: | 2nd/16th Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia, 15 December 1917 |
| Home Town: | Katanning, Western Australia |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Labourer |
| Died: | Killed in Action, Papua, 30 August 1942, aged 24 years |
| Cemetery: |
Port Moresby (Bomana) War Cemetery, Papua New Guinea CWGC Grave No: Section C. Plot 6. Row E. Grave 23. Inscription: "HIS DUTY NOBLY DONE" |
| Memorials: | Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Kings Park Western Australia State War Memorial |
Service History
World War 2 Service
| 3 Sep 1939: | Involvement Corporal, WX5635 | |
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| 22 Jun 1940: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Corporal, WX5635, 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. Harry was born at Katanning WA 15th Dec 1917, and prior to the war he was a labourer at Woodanilling WA. He served with the 2nd/16th Inf Bn. Unfortunately, he was Killed In Action in New Guinea 30th August 42. Rest In Peace. Lest We Forget.
Submitted 26 April 2020 by Maxwell HILL
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