Denys Brettell Duke
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 22 Nov 1907 |
| Place of Birth | Bombay, India |
| Age at Enlistment | 33 years, 3 months |
| Occupation | Dairy farmer |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | 16 Clifton street, Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Sgt Patricia Duke RAAF |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W33092 & WX16055 |
| Date of Enlistment | 13 Nov 1941 |
| Rank | Driver |
| Unit/Formation | 2/10th Australian Armoured Regiment |
| Military Movement | |
| 1st Departure from Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 5 Jun 1945 ‒ 13 Jun 1945 |
| Transport Details | HMT Duntroon Brisbane to Lae, New Guinea |
| Journey Dates | ‒ 13 Nov 1945 |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Pacific Star War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
Electoral Roll entries: 1931 - 1941 at Clifton street, Kelmscott, farmer
War Service
Denys was mobilised on 6 Mar 1941 and served in the AASC.
He married Patricia on 16 Dec 1944 Discharged 9 Apr 1946
Post War
During 1944 Denys had married Patricia Curtis. Electoral Roll entries: 1943 - 1958 Clifton street, Kelmscott, farmer;
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