ANTHONY, John McPherson
| Service Number: | WX18214 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 23 December 1941, Claremont, Western Australia |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 10th Light Horse Regiment |
| Born: | Harvey, Western Australia, 12 June 1921 |
| Home Town: | Harvey, Harvey, Western Australia |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Labourer |
| Died: | Accidental (heavy equipment), Nanga Brook, Western Australia, 12 January 1952, aged 30 years |
| Cemetery: |
Harvey Cemetery, Western Australia Grave BE No.3 |
| Memorials: | Harvey District WW2 Roll of Honour |
World War 2 Service
| 23 Dec 1941: | Enlisted Private, WX18214, Claremont, Western Australia | |
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| 23 Dec 1941: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (Army WW2), Private, WX18214 | |
| 24 Dec 1941: | Involvement Trooper, WX18214, 10th Light Horse Regiment | |
| 4 Jan 1946: | Discharged Private, WX18214, 10th Light Horse Regiment | |
| 4 Jan 1946: | Discharged Australian Military Forces (Army WW2), Private, WX18214 |
Grandpa
I never had the chance to meet my grandfather as he passed away before my dad was born. I knew he was in the army but not much more was ever said about him. I have been researching to find out more about his war story as a 10th light horseman. I have a couple of pictures but that’s about all I know.
Submitted 28 June 2022 by Erika Anthony
Biography
Son of 1764 Gnr William Anthony and Ina Ethel Anthony (nee Buist). Brother of William Anthony, Elizabeth Anthony, Charles Anthony, Robert Harley Anthony, Alexander McPherson Anthony, Flora Ethel Anthony, Eric Guy Anthony and Ronald George Anthony. Husband of Ivy May Anthony (nee Henningsen), father of John Charles Kevin Anthony, Audrey May June Anthony, Arthur James Barry Anthony and Allen George Brian Anthony.
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