John Hugh O'NEILL

O'NEILL, John Hugh

Service Number: WX2731
Enlisted: 15 May 1940
Last Rank: Not yet discovered
Last Unit: 2nd/16th Infantry Battalion
Born: NORTHAM, WA, 30 May 1919
Home Town: Not yet discovered
Schooling: Not yet discovered
Occupation: Not yet discovered
Died: Died of wounds, Papua, 5 December 1942, aged 23 years
Cemetery: Not yet discovered
Memorials: Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Subiaco Fallen Soldiers Memorial
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World War 2 Service

3 Sep 1939: Involvement WX2731
15 May 1940: Enlisted WX2731, 2nd/16th Infantry Battalion

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 91. John was born 30th May 1920 at Northam WA, and prior to the war was a bank officer of Subiaco WA. He served with the 2nd/16th Inf Bn and rose to the rank of Captain. Unfortunately, he Died of Wounds 4th Dec 1942. Rest In Peace. Lest We Forget.

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