Alfred Archibald WILLISCROFT

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WILLISCROFT, Alfred Archibald

Other Name:	WILLISCROFT, Alfred Archibald Ashley - CWGC
Service Number:	NX169917
Enlisted:	12 May 1943, Bathurst, NSW
Last Rank:	Private
Last Unit:	2nd/33rd Infantry Battalion
Born:	Condobolin, New South Wales, Australia, 22 August 1924
Home Town:	Helensburgh, Wollongong, New South Wales
Schooling:	Not yet discovered
Occupation:	Soldier
Died:	Suicide, Balikpapan, Borneo, 4 January 1946, aged 21 years
Cemetery:	Labuan War Cemetery 5. D. 9.
Memorials:	Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour

World War 2 Service

3 Sep 1939:	Involvement Private, NX169917
12 May 1943:	Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, NX169917, 2nd/33rd Infantry Battalion, Bathurst, NSW
Date unknown:	Discharged Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, NX169917, 2nd/33rd Infantry Battalion

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Biography contributed by Faithe Jones

Son of Alfred Roy and Vera Dorothy Williscroft, of Helensburgh, New South Wales, Australia.

SWEET MEMORIES LINGER

Death was due to GSW to the Brain (.303 rifle) self inflicted. There is no evidence that at the time of firing the shot deceased's mind was disturbed or unbalanced.

WILLISCROFT.—In loving memory of our dearest son, brother, and uncle, Pte. A. A. Williscroft, NX169917 (Alfred), 2/33 Bat., B Coy, 7th Div., accidentally killed Balikpapan, January 4, 1946.

WILLISCROFT.—In loving memory of our nephew, also cousin, Pte. A. A. Williscroft, NX169917, 2/33 Bat., B Coy., 7th Div., accidentally killed Balikpapan, January 4, 1946.

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