Robert Hassett
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 23 May 1917 |
| Place of Birth | Albany, Western Australia |
| Death | 11 Jun 1942 |
| Age at Enlistment | 23 years |
| Description | 5'6" tall ; |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Roleystone, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Mother , Mrs Minnie Una Hassett |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | WX5273 |
| Date of Enlistment | 26 Jul 1940 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 2nd/11th (City of Perth) Australian Infantry Battalion |
| Fate |
POW Died of illness |
Pre War
War Service
Entered Claremont camp on 26 Jul 1940 and was taken on strength by the Melville Training Depot No. 2. On 3 Sep 1940 he was transferred to the No. 1 Depot Battalion based at Northam. Basic training completed, he was then transferred o 21 Dec 1940 to the 5th reinforcement draft for the 2/11 Battalion. Granted pre-embarkation leave from 21 -29 Dec 1940, but soon after his return to duty he was transferred to the 13th Training Battalion on 15 Jan 1941.
Finally on 10 Feb 1941 he embarked in Fremantle for Egypt on HMAT Aquitania, arriving on 17 Mar 1941 and being placed in the 19th Australian Infantry Brigade Training Battalion. On 29 Mar 1941 he is taken on strength by the 2/11 Battalion in Palestine, and on 10 Apr 1941 he embarked in Gaza for Greece.
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Post War
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