Army Number: | NX71311 | |
Surname: | GAYFORD |
First Names: | Ernest Reginald |
Rank: | Pte. |
Next of Kin: | Mr. George GAYFORD |
Date of Birth: | 28/8/1921 |
Place of Birth: | Bankstown, NSW |
Date of Enlistment: | 17/3/1941 |
Locality on Enlistment: | Bass Hill, NSW |
Place of Enlistment: | Paddington, NSW |
Date taken on strength: | 16/1/1942 |
Taken on strength at: | Fort Rose Estate |
Taken on strength from: | 2nd Reinforcements, 2/30 Bn., GBD, Malaya |
Company: | A |
Platoon: | 9 |
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Ship to Singapore: | Johan Van Oldenbarnevelt (HMT FF) |
Embarkation Date: | 29/7/1941 |
Singapore Work Parties: | St. Andrew's College, Serangoon Road; River Valley Road |
Other Work Parties: | F Force |
Train to Thailand (if applicable) : | Train 5, Truck 7 |
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Return to Australia by: | Manunda to Labuan; Air (Catalina, Liberator, DC3 etc.) - departed Labuan 17/10/1945, arrived Sydney 22/10/1945 |
Return Date: | 22/10/1945 |
Date of Discharge: | 12/12/1946 |
Date of Death: | 9/4/1949 |
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Photos (if available): | Photos |