PIRIE, Robert Hill
| Other Name: | PIRIE, Robert Hall - Alternate spelling of name on AWM RoH |
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| Service Number: | QX20611 |
| Enlisted: | 20 February 1941, Brisbane, Qld. |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 2nd/25th Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, 24 January 1912 |
| Home Town: | Yarraman, Toowoomba, Queensland |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Labourer |
| Died: | Killed in Action, Syria, 19 June 1941, aged 29 years |
| Cemetery: |
Damascus Commonwealth War Cemetery, Syria L 26 |
| Memorials: | Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour |
World War 2 Service
| 3 Sep 1939: | Involvement Private, QX20611 | |
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| 20 Feb 1941: | Involvement QX20611, d/d 19/6/1941 | |
| 20 Feb 1941: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, QX20611, 2nd/25th Infantry Battalion, Brisbane, Qld. | |
| 19 Jun 1941: | Discharged | |
| Date unknown: | Discharged Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, QX20611, 2nd/25th Infantry Battalion |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Faithe Jones
Son of Robert Hill and Elizabeth Ann PIRIE, Yarman, Queensland, Australia
HE GAVE HIS LIFE FOR HIS COUNTRY
Mrs. J. McGinn has just received the sad news from her brother, Mr. R. H. Pirie, of Yarraman, that his eldest son Bob, who was previously missing, was killed in action on June 16.
Deceased was a grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alex Pirie, who were well-known in this city (Mackay).
PIRIE. — In proud and loving memory of our beloved Son, Brother, and Brother-in-law, QX20611 Private Robert Hill Pirie (Bob), 2/25, B Coy., A.I.F., killed In action 10th June. 1941. Merdjayoun. Syria.
Treasured memories of one so dear
Are often recalled by a silent tear.
Dearer to memory than words can tell
Is the one we have lost and loved so well.
Loving and kind in all his ways, .
Upright and just to the end of his days,
Sincere and true in heart and mind.
What a wonderful memory to leave behind?
Inserted by his loving Parents, Lillian. Mort, Jessie, and Alex.
PIRIE.— In loving memory of our dear friend, Private R. H. (Bob) Plrie. killed in action 19th June, 1941, Merdjayoun, Syria.
A beautiful memory which the years
shall never dim.
Inserted by Mr. and Mrs. Albert Schultz, Daphne, and Herb.
PIRIE.— In loving memory of our dear Friend. Private R. H. (Bob) Pirie. killed in action 19th June, Merdjayoun, Syria.
Always remembered.
Inserted by W. and E. Cross, Merle, and Joan.
PIRIE. — In proud memory of a dear Cobber, Pte. R. Plrie (A.I.F.), late of Yarraman.
Gone, Bob, but always remembered.
Inserted by one of his many Cobbers, Cpl. C. J. Bloom, R.A.A.F.
PIRIE.— In loving memory of our dear Friend, Pte. Bob Plrie, killed in action. Merdjayoun, Syria. 19th June, 1941.
A loving friend, so true and kind,
A beautiful memory left behind;
is heart was good, his spirit brave,
His resting place is a soldier's grave.
Inserted by the Dodd Family.
PIRIE.— In memory of QX20611, Pte. R. H.. Pirie. killed in action Merdjayoun, Inserted by 2/25 Aust. Inf. Bn.
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