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Son of Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Fenwick, of Beaudesert, Queensland.

Mr. and Mrs, F. R. Fenwick, of Beaudesert, liave received the following telegram from the Minister for the Army:
It is with deep regret that I have to inform you that QX5185 Trooper Frederick Angus Fenwick previously reported missing believed killed is now  reported "became missing, December 19, 1942, and is presumed to be dead" and desire to convey to you the profound sympathy of the Minister for the Army. Trooper Fenwick was last seen during a big and costly drive on the Sananandu Road. Those members of the same unit spoken to by Mr. Fenwick  snr. have not been able to assist with information as to his untimely end. Born In August 1915 deceased came to Beaudesert District with his parents in 1932. They took up farming at Tabragalba, After passing his scholarship in 1927, deceased continued his education at the Brisbane Grammar School  and Brisbane Technical College. A member of the Light Horse at Beaudesert, deceased enlisted in February 1940, and entered camp in April the same  year. He later became a member of the Tank Corps, and was in the Middle East as a wireless specialist. After his return to Australia, Trooper Fenwick was drafted to New Guinea, where he met his end. A keen sport, deceased played football at Beaudesert, and a prized possession of his parents is a cup he won for being the most improved player in the club in his first season. Another brother, William Stanley Fenwick was killed in action on December 30, 1942, and Cecil Walter, another brother, was a prisoner of war in Japanese hands. The fourth brother, Victor, saw service, and a sister, Iris, was a member of the W.A.A.A.F.