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SHENTON, Peter Lorrie
Personal Details
| Service Number: | WX11695 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 9 April 1941 |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 2nd/16th Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | PERTH, WA, 21 May 1920 |
| Home Town: | Not yet discovered |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Not yet discovered |
| Died: | Killed in Action, Papua, 29 August 1942, aged 22 years |
| Cemetery: | Not yet discovered |
| Memorials: | Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Port Moresby (Bomana) Memorial, Wagin War Memorial |
Service History
World War 2 Service
| 3 Sep 1939: | Involvement Private, WX11695 | |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Apr 1941: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (Army WW2), Private, WX11695, 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 127. Peter was born 21st May 1920, and prior to the war he was an accountant of Wagin WA. He served with the 2nd/16th Inf Bn as a Private. Unfortunately, he was Killed In Action 29th Aug 1942. Rest In Peace. Lest We Forget.
Submitted 12 May 2020 by Maxwell HILL