WHITSON, Henry Colquhoun
| Service Number: | VX43000 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 22 July 1940, Caulfield, Vic. |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 2nd/3rd Light Anti Aircraft Battery |
| Born: | Mortlake, Victoria, Australia, 30 April 1916 |
| Home Town: | Mortlake, Moyne, Victoria |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Farmer |
| Died: | Killed in Action, At sea (Middle East), 29 May 1941, aged 25 years |
| Cemetery: |
No known grave - "Known Unto God" |
| Memorials: | Athens Memorial, Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Shire of Mortlake War Memorial |
World War 2 Service
| 3 Sep 1939: | Involvement Gunner, VX43000 | |
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| 22 Jul 1940: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, VX43000, 2nd/3rd Light Anti Aircraft Battery, Caulfield, Vic. |
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Son of Samuel Leslie WHITSON and Jemima WHITSON nee COLQUHOUN
Husband of Kathleen Mary WHITSON nee RIMMER
WHITSON.— On May 29. 1941, drowned off Crete, as a result of enemy action (previously reported missing, believed killed), VX43.000. Gunner Henry Colquhoun Whitson, loved only son of Mrs. and the late Leslie Whitson, and brother of Helen, Eimie, Nancy and Merrin (A.W.A.S.).
WHITSON.— On May 29. 1941. drowned off Crete, as a result of enemy action (previously, reported missing, believed killed), VX43.000 of 3rd Lt. A.A., Henry Colquhoun, dearly beloved husband of Maisie, and loving daddy of Nola.
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