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STEWART, Archibald
Personal Details
| Service Number: | WX4339 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 1 June 1940 |
| Last Rank: | Corporal |
| Last Unit: | 2nd/16th Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | CAMPBELLTOWN, SCOTLAND, 5 October 1916 |
| Home Town: | Not yet discovered |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Not yet discovered |
| Died: | Presumed, Papua, 27 August 1942, aged 25 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 Corporal, WX4339 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jun 1940: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Corporal, WX4339, 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 134. Archibald was born 5th Sept 1916, and prior to the war he was a labourer of Manjimup WA. He served with the 2nd/16th Inf Bn and rose to the rank of Corporal. Unfortunately, he was Killed in Action 31st Aug 1942. Rest In Peace. Lest We Forget.
Submitted 13 May 2020 by Maxwell HILL
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