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MICHELS, Eric Edward
Personal Details
| Service Numbers: | Q149757, QX47460, 13108 |
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| Enlisted: | 15 November 1942 |
| Last Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Last Unit: | Not yet discovered |
| Born: | CABOOLTURE, QLD, 15 November 1923 |
| Home Town: | Not yet discovered |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Not yet discovered |
| Memorials: | Woodford Honour Roll |
Service History
World War 2 Service
| 3 Sep 1939: | Involvement Private, Q149757, also 13108 | |
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| 15 Nov 1942: | Involvement Private, 13108, also QX47460 | |
| 15 Nov 1942: | Involvement Private, QX47460, also Q149757 & 13108 | |
| 15 Nov 1942: | Enlisted | |
| 15 Nov 1942: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, 13108 | |
| 12 Jan 1950: | Discharged Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, 13108 | |
| 12 Jan 1950: | Discharged |
Korean War Service
| 28 Sep 1950: | Involvement Australian Army (Post WW2), Lance Corporal, 13108 |
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Personal Stories
A Leader with humour
Eric was the CO 3 RAR driver in Korea and he told me during battle (Kapong) he was under the jeep and was shooting at the ankles of the Chinese as they ran past.
Years later when Eric was attending the WOs Refresher Course (WO1) 1966 at Inf centre Ingleburn I was in the Sgts Mess and he stated that he was given a dress down.
He was attending a GPMG lesson as a student when RSM Gnr Stevens asked the question, Define the definition of a cook-off,? Eric answered WO Caterer on leave.
Just a few of the many stories from a great soldier God Bless.
Submitted 1 February 2022 by David Waterston