
SAYERS, George
| Service Number: | WX6534 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 16 July 1940 |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 2nd/16th Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Kent, England, United Kingdom , 3 February 1916 |
| Home Town: | Perth, Western Australia |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Tractor Driver |
| Died: | Killed in Action, Papua, 8 December 1942, aged 26 years |
| Cemetery: |
Port Moresby (Bomana) War Cemetery, Papua New Guinea CWGC Grave No: Section C. Plot 6. Row B. Grave 18. Inscription: "UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN". |
| Memorials: | Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Fairbridge War Memorial, Kings Park Western Australia State War Memorial |
World War 2 Service
| 3 Sep 1939: | Involvement Private, WX6534 | |
|---|---|---|
| 16 Jul 1940: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, WX6534, 2nd/16th Infantry Battalion |
WW@
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 179. George was born 3rd Feb 1916 and prior to the war he was a tractor driver of South Perth WA. He served with the 2nd/16th Inf Bn as a private soldier. Unfortunately, he was Killed In Action 8th Dec 1942. Rest In Peace. Lest We Forget.
Submitted 22 May 2020 by Maxwell HILL