U'REN, Philip Maxwell
| Service Number: | VX57338 |
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| Enlisted: | 6 June 1941 |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 2nd/24th Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Hawthorn, Victoria, 18 July 1909 |
| Home Town: | Craigieburn, Hume, Victoria |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Not yet discovered |
| Died: | Killed in Action, Egypt, 22 July 1942, aged 33 years |
| Cemetery: |
El Alamein War Cemetery El Alamein War Cemetery, El Alamein, Marsa Matruh, Egypt |
| Memorials: | Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Craigieburn War Memorial , Wangaratta 2/24th Infantry Battalion Memorial Wall |
World War 2 Service
| 3 Sep 1939: | Involvement Private, VX57338, 2nd/24th Infantry Battalion | |
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| 6 Jun 1941: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, VX57338, 2nd/24th Infantry Battalion |
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"U'REN.- On July 22, Philip Maxwell, VX57338, of Craigieburn, Victoria, killed in action Egypt (previously reported missing), dearly loved fifth son of Mrs. A. U'Ren and the late Mr. F. U'Ren, 305 Toorak road, Burwood. Loved by us all and sadly missed.
U'REN.- Phillp Maxwell, VX57338, killed in action, Middle East, loved brother of Reg. (late 1st A.I.F.), brother-in-law of Dorothy, and loved uncle of Joan and Alan, Hawthorn East.
U'REN.– On July 22, Phillip Maxwell, VX57338, killed in action, Middle East, loved brother of Jim, and brother-in-law of Margaret, Yea, Victoria. Loved and missed by all.
U'REN.- On July 22, Philip Maxwell, VX57338, killed in action, Middle East, loved brother of Ralph, brother-in-law of Muriel, uncle of Fred and Joyce, of Somerton. Will always be remembered.
U'REN.- On July 22, killed in action, Egypt (previously reported missing), Philip Maxwell, beloved brother of Dorothy (Mrs. Dalgleish), and brother-in-law of the late Max Dalgleish (2nd A.I.F.). He rests with honour in the peace of God.
U'REN.- Phillp Maxwell, VX57338, killed in action, Middle East, loved brother of Wilfred (ex-2nd A.I.F.), and brother-in-law of Beryl, of Campbellfield. A great brother and friend. Sadly missed.
U'REN.- VX57338, Phillp Maxwell, killed in action in Egypt, beloved brother and dear friend of Nell and Albert, of Mickleham. Happy memories. Always remembered.
U'REN.- Philip Maxwell, VX57338, of Craigieburn, Victoria, killed in action, Middle East, loved brother of Eric (A.I.F. on active service). One of the best." - from the Melbourne Argus 14 Dec 1942 (nla.gov.au)
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