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O'NEILL, John Hugh
Personal Details
| 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 |
Service History
World War 2 Service
| 3 Sep 1939: | Involvement WX2731 | |
|---|---|---|
| 15 May 1940: | Enlisted WX2731, 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 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.
Submitted 6 May 2020 by Maxwell HILL