Anthony Maurice (Tony) MCNAMARA

MCNAMARA, Anthony Maurice

Service Number: PA2272
Enlisted: 28 June 1941, Port Adelaide, SA
Last Rank: Able Seaman
Last Unit: HMAS Canberra (I)
Born: Rose Park, South Australia, 10 May 1922
Home Town: Murray Bridge, Murray Bridge, South Australia
Schooling: Not yet discovered
Occupation: Not yet discovered
Died: 14 March 1985, aged 62 years, cause of death not yet discovered, place of death not yet discovered
Cemetery: Murray Bridge (Adelaide Road) Cemetery, S.A.
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World War 2 Service

28 Jun 1941: Involvement Able Seaman, PA2272, HMAS Torrens (Depot) / HMAS Encounter (Shore)
28 Jun 1941: Enlisted Port Adelaide, SA
28 Jun 1941: Enlisted Royal Australian Navy, Able Seaman, PA2272
8 Aug 1942: Involvement Able Seaman, PA2272, HMAS Canberra (I), He was attached to the HMAS Canberra for about 2 months when it sunk.
15 Dec 1945: Discharged

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Biography contributed by Zidane McNamara

One of five brothers to enlist. Tony survived the sinking of H.M.A.S Canberra at Savo Islands.