Richard Francis NEVILLE

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NEVILLE, Richard Francis

Other Name:	Harris, Richard Francis
Service Number:	QX7251
Enlisted:	23 April 1940, Kelvin Grove, Brisbane
Last Rank:	Private
Last Unit:	2nd/9th Infantry Battalion
Born:	Scone, New South Wales, Australia, 12 September 1909
Home Town:	Townsville, Townsville, Queensland
Schooling:	Not yet discovered
Occupation:	Axeman / Sleeper Cutter
Died:	Killed in Action, Papua, 4 September 1942, aged 32 years
Cemetery:	Port Moresby (Bomana) War Cemetery, Papua New Guinea CWGC Grave No: Section A. Plot 2. Row F. Grave 5. Inscription: "REQUIESCAT IN PACE"
Memorials:	Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour

World War 2 Service

3 Sep 1939:	Involvement Private, QX7251
23 Apr 1940:	Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, QX7251, Camp Staff, Kelvin Grove, Brisbane
4 Sep 1942:	Involvement Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, QX7251, 2nd/9th Infantry Battalion, Discharged by death. Killed in action, Papua.

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Biography contributed by Stephen Bonald

Son of Thomas and Teresa Jane Neville. Richard Francis Neville enlisted and served under the alias Richard Francis “Harris.” His true name only came to light after his death, when his parents petitioned the military to have his medals reengraved with his correct name.

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