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EDWARDS, Frank
Personal Details
| Service Numbers: | WX13380, WX7925 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 5 June 1940, Collie, Western Australia |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 2nd/16th Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Bolton, Greater Manchester, England, 25 May 1920 |
| Home Town: | Collie, Collie, Western Australia |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Labourer / Miner |
| Died: | Killed in Action, Papua, 1 December 1942, aged 22 years |
| Cemetery: |
Port Moresby (Bomana) War Cemetery, Papua New Guinea CWGC Grave No: Section C. Plot 6. Row B. Grave 5. Inscription: "OUR HERO" -HIS DUTY DONE IN GOD'S KEEPING TILL WE MEET AGAIN |
| Memorials: | Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Kings Park Western Australia State War Memorial |
Service History
World War 2 Service
| 3 Sep 1939: | Involvement Private, WX13380 | |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Jun 1940: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, WX7925, 2nd Training Battalion (AIF), Collie, Western Australia | |
| 10 Mar 1941: | Discharged Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, 2nd Training Battalion (AIF), Discharged due to misconduct. | |
| 21 May 1941: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, WX13380, 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, published 1959, refer to page 175. Frank was born 25th May 1920 and prior to the war he was a labourer of Collie WA. He served with the 2nd/16th Inf Bn as a private soldier. Unfortunately, he was Killed In Action 1st Dec 1942. Rest In Peace. Lest We Forget.
Submitted 21 May 2020 by Maxwell HILL
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