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METEYARD, James William
Personal Details
| Service Numbers: | QX54359, Q102208 |
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| Enlisted: | 9 June 1943 |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 5th Division Headquarters |
| Born: | Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia, 14 January 1916 |
| Home Town: | South Brisbane, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Schooling: | 6th Grade |
| Occupation: | Cutter / Woodworker |
| Died: | Injuries, New Guinea, 8 July 1943, aged 27 years |
| Cemetery: |
Port Moresby (Bomana) War Cemetery, Papua New Guinea CWGC Grave No: Section A. Plot 3. Row B. Grave 26. Inscription: "WE HAVE LOVED HIM IN LIFE LET US NOT FORGET HIM IN DEATH" R.I.P. |
| Memorials: | Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour |
Service History
World War 2 Service
| 3 Sep 1939: | Involvement Private, QX54359 | |
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| 30 Aug 1940: | Involvement Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, Q102208, 5th Division Supply Column, Enlisted for war service in the Australian Military Forces in Annerly, Queensland. | |
| 9 Jun 1943: | Enlisted | |
| 9 Jun 1943: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, QX54359 | |
| 8 Jul 1943: | Discharged | |
| 8 Jul 1943: | Involvement Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, QX54359, 5th Division Headquarters, Died from injuries received when struck on right side of head by a grenade, during grenade throwing practice, New Guinea. |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Faithe Jones
Son of Mr and Mrs J METEYARD, Gloucester Street, South Brisbane
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