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POWER, Robert Edward
Personal Details
| Service Number: | WX3056 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 21 May 1940 |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 2nd/16th Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | PERTH, WA, 22 June 1915 |
| Home Town: | Not yet discovered |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Not yet discovered |
| Died: | Killed in Action, Syria, 6 July 1941, aged 26 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 Private, WX3056 | |
|---|---|---|
| 21 May 1940: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, WX3056, 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 96. Robert was born 22nd June 1915, prior to the war he was a labourer of Leederville WA. He served with the 2nd/16th Inf Bn. Unfortunately, he was Killed In Action 6th July 1941. Rest In Peace. Lest We Forget.
Submitted 7 May 2020 by Maxwell HILL