Charlie MENE MM

MENE, Charlie

    Service Numbers: 19434, 14010, 19442, QX6555
    Enlisted: 15 December 1939
    Last Rank: Private
    Last Unit: 2nd/33rd Infantry Battalion
    Born: Mabuiag Island, Queensland, Australia, 21 January 1915
    Home Town: Not yet discovered
    Schooling: Mabuiag Island Missionary School
    Occupation: Soldier
    Died: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, 12 May 1997, aged 82 years, cause of death not yet discovered
    Cemetery: Mount Gravatt Cemetery & Crematorium, Brisbane
    ANZAC-2-809
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    World War 2 Service

    3 Sep 1939: Involvement Corporal, 19434, also QX6555 (14010)
    3 Sep 1939: Involvement 14010, also 19442 & QX6555
    15 Dec 1939: Involvement Private, 19442, also QX6555 & 14010
    15 Dec 1939: Involvement Private, QX6555, also 19442 & 14010
    15 Dec 1939: Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, 14010, 2nd/33rd Infantry Battalion

    Korean War Service

    3 Apr 1952: Involvement Australian Army (Post WW2), Corporal, 14010, 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR)
    4 Apr 1953: Involvement Australian Army (Post WW2), Corporal, 14010, 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR)

    Malayan Emergency Service

    4 Jun 1957: Honoured Military Medal

    World War 2 Service

    4 Apr 1961: Discharged Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, 14010, 2nd/33rd Infantry Battalion

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    Biography

    Charles enlisted with the TSLI Battalion on 15-09-1939. He Served in Syria, Singapore, New Guinea, Borneo, Japan, Korea and Malaya. His outstanding leadership and bravery earned him the Military Medal, awarded in 1957. He spent the majority of his time serving in the 2/33 Battalion. He also served in the 1st Anti-Tank Regiment, 1RAR, 2RAR, 3RAR and 2AIF. On 4-4-1961 Charles was discharged. Having served in the armed forces for over 20 years in 3 wars.

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