Jack GERKE DSO

GERKE, Jack

Service Numbers: WX7309, 57546
Enlisted: 6 August 1940, Captain
Last Rank: Major
Last Unit: 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR)
Born: Claremont, Western Australia, 7 June 1916
Home Town: Not yet discovered
Schooling: Not yet discovered
Occupation: Not yet discovered
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World War 2 Service

6 Aug 1940: Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , WX7309, 2nd/16th Infantry Battalion, Captain
22 Dec 1947: Discharged Australian Military Forces (WW2) , WX7309, 2nd/16th Infantry Battalion, Captain

Korean War Service

25 Jan 1951: Involvement Australian Army (Post WW2), Major, 57546
4 Oct 1951: Involvement Australian Army (Post WW2), 57546, 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR), Maryang Sang
20 May 1952: Honoured Companion of the Distinguished Service Order
19 Aug 1952: Involvement Australian Army (Post WW2), Major, 57546
27 Sep 1953: Involvement Australian Army (Post WW2), Major, 57546

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