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MOFFAT, George
Personal Details
| Service Number: | WX3831 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 1 June 1940 |
| Last Rank: | Corporal |
| Last Unit: | 2nd/16th Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | COOLGARDIE, WA, 20 June 1903 |
| Home Town: | Not yet discovered |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Not yet discovered |
| Died: | Died of wounds, Syria, 20 June 1941, aged 38 years |
| Cemetery: | Not yet discovered |
| Memorials: | Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Kings Park Western Australia State War Memorial |
Service History
World War 2 Service
| 3 Sep 1939: | Involvement WX3831 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jun 1940: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Corporal, WX3831, 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 76. George was born 20th June 1903 and prior to the war he was a commercial traveller of Nedlands WA. He served with the 2nd/16th Inf Bn, promoted to the rank of Corporal. Unfortunately, he was Killed In Action 19th June 1941. Rest In Peace. Lest We Forget.
Submitted 1 May 2020 by Maxwell HILL