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GIGG, Thomas Henry
Personal Details
| Service Number: | WX2722 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 15 May 1940 |
| Last Rank: | Sergeant |
| Last Unit: | 2nd/16th Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | KALGOORLIE, WA, 21 November 1919 |
| Home Town: | Not yet discovered |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Not yet discovered |
| Died: | Killed in Action, Syria, 8 July 1941, aged 21 years |
| Cemetery: | Not yet discovered |
| Memorials: | Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Donnybrook War Memorial |
Service History
World War 2 Service
| 3 Sep 1939: | Involvement Sergeant, WX2722 | |
|---|---|---|
| 15 May 1940: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Sergeant, WX2722, 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 97. Thomas was born 21st Nov 1919, prior to the war he was a orchard hand of Donnybrook WA, and had also served with the 25th Light Horse Militia. He enlisted with the AIF and served with the 2nd/16th Inf Bn, rising to the rank of Sergeant. Unfortunately, he was Killed In Action 6th July 1941. Rest In Peace. Lest We Forget.,
Submitted 7 May 2020 by Maxwell HILL