William Ernest ELDER

ELDER, William Ernest

Service Number: WX3167
Enlisted: 21 May 1940
Last Rank: Private
Last Unit: 2nd/16th Infantry Battalion
Born: WOOLWICH, ENGLAND, 13 July 1911
Home Town: Not yet discovered
Schooling: Not yet discovered
Occupation: Not yet discovered
Died: Killed in Action, Syria, 13 June 1941, aged 29 years
Cemetery: Not yet discovered
Memorials: Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour
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World War 2 Service

3 Sep 1939: Involvement Private, WX3167
21 May 1940: Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, WX3167, 2nd/16th Infantry Battalion

WW2

The details provided are taken from the book "1000 Men at War" the history of the 2nd/16th Infantry Battalion, published 1959, refer page 73. William was born at Woolwick Vic 13th July 1911. Prior to the war he was a bookmaker of Inglewood WA plus he had served in the Militia. He enlisted in the AIF and served in the 2nd/16th Inf Bn. Unfortunately, he was Killed In Action 13th June 1941. Rest In Peace. Lest We Forget.

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