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WELLS, Joseph
Personal Details
| Service Number: | QX11054 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 27 June 1940 |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | Not yet discovered |
| Born: | SYDNEY, NSW, 10 February 1896 |
| Home Town: | Not yet discovered |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Not yet discovered |
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Service History
World War 2 Service
| 27 Jun 1940: | Involvement QX11054 | |
|---|---|---|
| 27 Jun 1940: | Enlisted | |
| 27 Jun 1940: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, QX11054 | |
| 9 Sep 1940: | Discharged |
Personal Stories
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Zidane McNamara
'Joseph Wells' was the alias used by Joseph Maxwell VC, MC and Bar, DCM (/explore/people/240932) to enlist in the Second World War. 'Joseph Wells' was assigned to the 7th Division Cavalry Regiment but was discharged on September 9th, 1940 as 'unlikely to become an efficient soldier'. During his 3 months in the 2nd/AIF as Joseph Wells, he committed 6 offences with 3 of those being Absent Without Leave.