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ALLEN, Richard Wesley
Personal Details
| Service Number: | SX18234 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 7 April 1942, Adelaide, SA |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 2nd/10th Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Brooklyn Park, SA, 16 December 1922 |
| Home Town: | Not yet discovered |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Not yet discovered |
| Died: | January 2000, cause of death not yet discovered, place of death not yet discovered |
| Cemetery: |
Enfield Memorial Park, South Australia |
| Memorials: | South Australian Garden of Remembrance |
Service History
World War 2 Service
| 7 Apr 1942: | Involvement Private, SX18234, 2nd/10th Infantry Battalion | |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Apr 1942: | Enlisted Adelaide, SA | |
| 7 Apr 1942: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (Army WW2), Private, SX18234 | |
| 4 Dec 1943: | Discharged | |
| 4 Dec 1943: | Discharged Australian Military Forces (Army WW2), Private, SX18234 | |
| Date unknown: | Honoured Distinguished Conduct Medal |
Personal Stories
WW2
The details provided are taken from the book "Purple and Blue - the history of the 2nd/10th Infantry Battalion" (the Adelaide Rifles) 1st published 1958. Richard is mentioned in the text of the book and the citation for the DCM (Distinguished Conduct Medal) is detailed in the annex at the rear. No mention is made of injuries or illnesses, but it is noted that he was discharged early - 4th Dec 1943.
Submitted 26 June 2020 by Maxwell HILL
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