Arthur John HASSETT

HASSETT, Arthur John

Service Number: NX97587
Enlisted: 31 July 1942
Last Rank: Private
Last Unit: 2nd/16th Infantry Battalion
Born: SINGLETON, NSW, 7 August 1916
Home Town: Not yet discovered
Schooling: Not yet discovered
Occupation: Not yet discovered
Died: Died of wounds, Balikpapan, Balikpapan, Borneo, 7 July 1945, aged 28 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, NX97587
31 Jul 1942: Enlisted Australian Military Forces (Army WW2), Private, NX97587, 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 to page 240. Arthur was born 7th Aug 1916, and prior to the war he wa a motor driver of Abbotsford NSW. He enlisted in NSW hence the NX regimental number, and later was transferred into the 2nd/16th Inf Bn where he served as a private soldier. Unfortunately, he was Wounded in Action, and died of those wounds 7th July 1945. Rest In Peace. Lest We Forget.

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