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RUTLEDGE, John Francis
Personal Details
| Service Number: | WX15484 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 30 July 1941 |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 2nd/16th Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia, 28 September 1901 |
| Home Town: | Claremont, Western Australia |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Labourer |
| Died: | Died of wounds, Papua, 24 December 1942, aged 41 years |
| Cemetery: |
Port Moresby (Bomana) War Cemetery, Papua New Guinea CWGC Grave No: Section B. Plot 1. Row E. Grave 14. Inscription: "FOR KING AND COUNTRY DUTY NOBLY DONE. BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES". |
| 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, WX15484 | |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 1941: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, WX15484, 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 180. John was born at Fremantle WA 28th Dec 1901, and prior to the war he was a labourer of Claremont WA. He served with the 2nd/16th Inf Bn as a private soldier. Unfortunately, he was Wounded, and Died of those Wounds 24th Dec 1942. Rest In Peace. Lest We Forget.
Submitted 22 May 2020 by Maxwell HILL
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