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HOWELL, Donald Walter
Personal Details
| Service Number: | NX144991 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 11 January 1943 |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 2nd/16th Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | CUDAL, NSW, 6 June 1919 |
| Home Town: | Not yet discovered |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Not yet discovered |
| Died: | Died of wounds, New Guinea, 30 October 1943, aged 24 years |
| Cemetery: | Not yet discovered |
| Memorials: | Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Manildra Honour Roll and Fountain |
Service History
World War 2 Service
| 3 Sep 1939: | Involvement Private, NX144991 | |
|---|---|---|
| 11 Jan 1943: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (Army WW2), Private, NX144991, 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 207. Donald lived at Manildra NSW prior to enlistment in the AIF, hence his NX regimental number. Later, he was transferred into the 2nd/16th Inf Bn with whom he was serv ing as a private soldier at the time of his wounds in battle, causing his Death from the wounds 30th Oct 1943. Rest In Peace. Lest We Forget.
Submitted 25 May 2020 by Maxwell HILL