KEYNES, Mark Neville
| Service Number: | 4534788 |
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| Enlisted: | 8 December 1982, Adelaide South Australia |
| Last Rank: | Major |
| Last Unit: | 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR) |
| Born: | Mount Pleasant south Australia , 9 July 1962 |
| Home Town: | Keyneton, Mid Murray, South Australia |
| Schooling: | Prince Alfred College |
| Occupation: | Jackaroo |
| Memorials: |
Peacetime
| 8 Dec 1982: | Enlisted Australian Army (Post WW2), Adelaide South Australia |
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Peacekeeping Service
| 13 Aug 2010: | Discharged Australian Army (Post WW2), Major, 4534788, 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR), AUSBATT VIII (East Timor) |
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Youngest of seven children, grew up on a farm at Keyneton SA, was always fascinated by all things military. Didn;t do well in the final years of school and went jackerooing for two years. Joined the Army as Private soldier and later applied for Officer Training. Entered Officer Cadet School Portsea in June 1984. Graduated in June 1985 and posted to the 8th/9th Battalion The Royal Austalian Regiment. Subsequent postings included: 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Land Warfare Centre, 51st Battalion, 1st Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment, Australian Embassy Washington and Headquarters 9th Brigade.
Since 2011 has worked for the State Branch of the Returned & Services League as an Advocate for veterans.
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