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HORLEY, Douglas George
Personal Details
| Service Number: | WX1588 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 1 May 1940 |
| Last Rank: | Captain |
| Last Unit: | 2nd/16th Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Coalville, Victoria, Australia , 23 October 1907 |
| Home Town: | Not yet discovered |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Not yet discovered |
| Died: | Killed in Action, Syria, 13 June 1941, aged 33 years |
| Cemetery: |
Beirut War Cemetery |
| Memorials: | Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Kings Park Western Australia State War Memorial, Northam Fallen, Northam WW2 Memorial, West Leederville War Memorial |
Service History
World War 2 Service
| 3 Sep 1939: | Involvement Captain, WX1588 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 May 1940: | Enlisted WX1588, 2nd/16th Infantry Battalion | |
| 23 Jun 1942: | Honoured Mention in Dispatches |
Personal Stories
WW2
The details provided are taken from the book "1000 Men at War" the history of the 2nd/16th Infantry Battalion, 1st edition published 1959, refer to page 25. Douglas was born at Coalville Vic 23rd Oct 1917. Prior to the war he was a barrister of Northam WA. He served with the 2nd/16th Inf Bn, and unfortunately he was Killed In Action 13th June 1941. Rest In Peace. Lest We Forget
Submitted 24 April 2020 by Maxwell HILL