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EXLEY, Albert Ira
Personal Details
| Service Number: | WX3798 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 1 June 1940 |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 2nd/16th Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Subiaco, Western Australia , 3 August 1901 |
| Home Town: | Not yet discovered |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Not yet discovered |
| Died: | Injuries, Australia, 16 August 1940, aged 39 years |
| Cemetery: |
Karrakatta Cemetery & Crematorium, Western Australia |
| 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, WX3798 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jun 1940: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, WX3798, 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, refer to page 18. Albert was born at Subiaco WA 3rd Aug 1901, and prior to the war he was a carpenter of Subiaco. He served with the 2nd/16th Inf Bn until he was accidentally shot and killed in a training exercise 16th Aug 1940. Rest In Peace Lest We Forget
Submitted 23 April 2020 by Maxwell HILL