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PARRY, Leslie
Personal Details
| Service Number: | WX4298 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 15 June 1940 |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 2nd/16th Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | FIMISTON, WA, 5 July 1909 |
| Home Town: | Not yet discovered |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Not yet discovered |
| Died: | Presumed, Papua, 1 September 1942, aged 33 years |
| Cemetery: | Not yet discovered |
| Memorials: | Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Port Moresby (Bomana) Memorial |
Service History
World War 2 Service
| 3 Sep 1939: | Involvement Private, WX4298 | |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Jun 1940: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, WX4298, 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 141. Leslie was born 5th July 1909, and prior to the war he was a miner of Kalgoorlie WA. He served with the 2nd/16th Inf Bn with the rank of private. He was declared Missing In Action (believed KIA) 1st Sept 1942. Rest In Peace. Lest We Forget.
Submitted 14 May 2020 by Maxwell HILL