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KEIGHLEY, Arthur
Personal Details
| Service Number: | QX1363 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 19 November 1939 |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | Not yet discovered |
| Born: | Wakefield, England, 23 January 1908 |
| Home Town: | Not yet discovered |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Farm hand |
| Died: | Killed in Action, Egypt, 10 July 1942, aged 34 years |
| Cemetery: |
El Alamein War Cemetery XVI A 4 |
| Memorials: | Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Chinchilla RSL Remembrance Wall |
Service History
World War 2 Service
| 3 Sep 1939: | Involvement Sapper, QX1363 | |
|---|---|---|
| 19 Nov 1939: | Enlisted | |
| 19 Nov 1939: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, QX1363 | |
| 10 Jul 1942: | Discharged |
Personal Stories
WW1
The details provided are taken from the book "Stealth Raiders - a few daring men in 1918" written by Lucas Jordan, published 2017, refer to pages 64/65 and 269. Prior to the war he was a theatrical producer of Perth WA. He enlisted 12th Aug 15 aged 33 years. He served with the 11th Infantry Battalion, being promoted from the ranks to reach the rank of Captain. During this service he earned a Military Cross and a Mention in Dispatches for his activities. He was discharged 20th December 1918.
No details are known from the book reviewed, but from the service history attached, he enlisted in WW2.
Submitted 27 February 2020 by Maxwell HILL
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