QX10622 (later QX501674)
Corporal Robert Neville Brennan POW
2nd/26th Australian Infantry Battalion
This file last updated 13 October, 2025 14:02
Introduction
Corporal Robert Neville Brennan
[When photo available]
The following information and chronological table is the WW2 Service record of Robert Neville Brennan b 31 Jul 1915 [QLD BDM 1915/C/10897]. He married Mary Catherine O'Neill 11 Feb 1941 [QLD BDM 1941/B/42859],and died 30 Jul 1992 [QLD BDM 1992/56234] aged 76 at MARYBOROUGH and was buried at Wall Section M2 of the Maryborough Crematorium.
Red Cross Prisoner of War Card for QX10622 Corporal R.N. BRENNAN
See Robert Neville Brennan's Service Record. Note that this is a compilation of two enlistments. The first 16 pages as QX10622 in WW2 where he was a POW, and pages 17 to 25 where he enlisted in the Australian Regular Army (ARA) in 1947 as QX501674 and was discharged the same year.
Robert joined the 2nd/26th Battalion and was taken Prisoner of War (POW) in MALAYA. The Red Cross POW card records that he was first sent to THAILAND with Japanese FORCE A, is then reported in Burma and subsequently reached VIETNAM where he was recovered as a Japanese POW. There is no detail to his forced labour other than this.
On official records his final rank was given as Corporal, however he was promoted to substantive Sergeant on the ship on the way to SINGAPORE and there was no subsequently recorded action to vary that rank.
After repatriation and discharge he rejoined the Australian Regular Army (ARA) on 11 Jun 1947 and was discharged on 8 Oct 1947.
The family is that of William Patrick Brennan b 26 Nov 1892, d 24 Nov 1975, buried Boonah Cemetery and Evelyn Ruth n?e Holm b 20 Dec 1894 in Gympie, d 16 May 1971, who married on 25 Nov 1913. See further detailed information at Brennan Family.
Five men of this family served in WW2 and the other four Service Records can be seen at the following links [Still in the process of creating military biographs for some family members]:
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Donald Henry Charles Brennan - see his . . . .Military Biography.
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Bernard Brennan - see his . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Military Biography
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Kenneth Brennan - see his . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Millitary Biography
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William (Bill) Brennan - see his . . . . . . . . . . . .Military Biography.
Abbreviations and Acronyms
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There is also a separate list of abbreviations which is available through the menu at the top of this page or the hyperlink here. Abbreviations are inconsistent, even within a single occurence where a term is abbreviated.
There are a number of sources for tracing abbreviations used in Australian and New Zealand service records. Those used when operating with the British or US forces can generally be found, especially in World War 1. Abbreviations used solely within Australia in WW2 are most difficult to trace, particularly when they are regional. Sometimes a 'best guess' is the only answer.
Duplicated Pages
Some of the service information may appear to be duplicated although individual occurrences are not in the same order and different abbreviations used. This occurs when the unit and Army records are amalgamated upon discharge or death in Service.
Service Numbers
Service numbers in WW1 were unique to the unit (e.g. Battalion) or Corps (e.g. Artillery). In WW2 Service Numbers were unique to the State in which they were allotted. For further information about identity numbers for Service personnel, see Regimental and Service Numbers
Dates of Occurrence and Reporting
The date of reporting an incident may be hours, days or months after the date on which incident actually occurred.
The original service record is amended only when the incident is reported which means that events are not necessarily recorded in in strict chronological sequence. This is the date shown on the left of the page of the original record, and also on the left in my transcription but readers should note that at times there may be no date of reporting at all, particularly when service personel are repatriated for discharge at the end of hostilities.
To assist the reader, when transcribing the military record I have done my best to record events in their chronological sequence. This is date is on the right of the page of the original record and also on the right in my transcription.
For clarity I have transcribed all dates into the format d MMM yyyy.
Enlistment Details
AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES.
MOBILIZATION ATTESTATION FORM.
To be filled in for all Persons at the Place of Assembly when called out under Part III. or IV. of the Defence Act.
Army Number......................QX 10622...........[Later QX501674]...............................................................................................................
Surname..........BRENNAN........................Christian Names.............Robert Neville.................................................................................
Unit.............................................................................................................................................................................................................
Enlisted for service at..................Maryborough.............................................................................................................................(Place)
...................QLD......................................................(State)......................29 JUN 1940...................................................................(Date)
A
Questions to be put to persons called out or presenting themselves for voluntary enlistment*
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1. What is your name? |
1. Surname BRENNAN |
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2. Where were you born? |
2. In or near the town of WANDAI in the state or country of Q'LAND |
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3. Are you a British Subject? |
3. Natural Born |
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4. What is your age and date of birth |
4. Age 24 |
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5. What is your your normal trade or occupation |
5. Labourer |
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6. Are you married, single or widower? |
Single |
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7. Have you previously served |
No |
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8. Who is your actual next of kin? (Order of relationship.— wife, eldest son, eldest daughter, father, mother, eldest brother, eldest sister, eldest half-brother, eldest half-sister) |
8. Name |
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9. What is your permanent address? |
9. Wallace St, B'fast Crk, Brisbane |
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10. What is your religious denomination? (This question need not be answered if the man has a conscientious objection to doing so) |
10. RC |
I, .....................Robert Neville Brennan...................................................................................................................do solemnly declare that the
above answers made by me to the above questions are true.
Witnessed by .......................[Illegible] .......................................R.N. Brennan.......................................................................
* The person will be warned that should he give false answers to any of these questions he will be liable to heavy penalties under the Defence Act.
B
MEDICAL EXAMINATION
I have made full and careful examination of the abovenamed person in accordance with the instructions contained in the Standing Orders for Australian Army Medical Services. In my opinion he is—*
1. Fit for Class I
2. Temporarily unfit for Class I † ............................................................................................................................................................
3. Fit for Class II.
Place .............................Maryborough................................ Date .............................24 JUN 1940 ........................
Signature of Examining Medical Officer .........................[ILLEGIBLE] LT COL AAMC ]........................................................................................
* Classifications which are inapplicable to be struck out † Reasons for unfitness to be stated.
C
OATH OF ENLISTMENT ‡
For persons voluntarily enlisted or called upon under Part III. or Part IV, of the Defence Act to serve in the Citizens Forces in time of war. Not compulsory for serving members of the Forces or those allotted to the Citizen Forces under Part XII. of the Act, but unless in any case an objection is raised, the oath should be administered to them as part of the ceremony of attestation.
I,.....................Robert Neville Brennan ...............swear that I will well and truly serve our Sovereign Lord, the King, in the Military Forces of the Commonwealth of Australia until the cessation of the present time of war or until sooner lawfully discharged, dismissed, or removed, and that I will resist His Majesty's enemies and cause his Majesty's peace to be kept and maintained, and that I will in all matters appertaining to my service faithfully discharge my duty according to law.
SO HELP ME GOD!
Signature of Person Enlisted................. R.N. Brennan .........................
Subscribed at ............................... Maryborough .............................. in the State of ........................... Queensland .............
this ............................ 24th ...................................... day of .......................................June.................................. 1940 .....................
Before me—
Signature of Attesting Officer ................................[Illegible] Lt ....................................................................................................
? Persons who object to take an oath may make an affirmation in accordance with the Third Schedule of the Defence Act. In such cases the above form will be amended acccordingly and initialled by the Attesting Officer.
Chronological Events
(Service and Casualty Form)
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Date |
Received |
Event/Casualty |
Date of |
Place of |
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8 Jul 1940 |
Redbank Div Unit, 8 Div |
Marched in ex Reception Depot |
1 Jul 1940 |
REDBANK |
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9 Aug 1940 |
Redbank Div Unit, 8 Div |
Admitted to CDS Discharged 27 Jul 40 |
21 Jul 1940 |
REDBANK |
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28 Sep 1940 |
Redbank Div Unit, 8 Div |
Marched out to Gas Course 12 Aug 1940. Marched In 16 Aug 1940 |
16 Aug 1940 |
REDBANK |
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2 Sep 1940 |
Redbank Div Unit, 8th Div |
Attend No 1 Gas Course. Gained 76% |
22 Aug 1940 |
REDBANK |
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28 Sep 1940 |
Redbank Div Unit, 8 Div |
Marched out to Army School of P.R.T. Special Course Frankston Victoria |
28 Sep 1940 |
REDBANK |
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28 Sep 1940 |
Redbank Div Unit, 8 Div |
Promoted Acting Corporal |
1 Sep 1940 |
REDBANK |
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1 Dec 1940 |
2/26 BN |
Taken on Strength Ex NO 3 INF TRAINING BN |
29 Nov 1940 |
GROVELY |
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5 Dec 1940 |
21/26 Inf Bn |
Promotion Reversion to Private |
30 Nov 1940 |
GROVELY |
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5 Dec 1940 |
2/26 Inf Bn |
Promoted Acting Corporal |
30 Nov 1940 |
GROVELY |
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11 Feb 1941 |
2/2 Bn |
Change of N.O.K. Marrried |
11 Feb 1942 |
Letter |
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18 Feb 1941 |
2/26 Inf Bn |
AWL R'bank 0801 hrs to 2000 hrs 12 Feb 1941, |
13 Feb 1941 |
REDBANK |
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25 Feb 1941 |
2/26 Inf Bn |
Marched Out to Eastern Command [2nd Military District. The 2nd/26th Battalion joined the 2/29th and 2nd/30th as the major Infantry units of the 27th Brigade as it was being raised in Bathurst.] |
25 Feb 1941 |
REDBANK |
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1 Mar 1941 |
OC 2/26 Bn |
Marched in Ex NC [Poss "New Cadre"] as the third Infantry Battalion of the Brigade. |
27 Feb 1941 |
BATHURST |
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8 Mar 1941 |
OC 2/26 Bn |
To CDS, Rejoined Unit Ex CDS 7 Mar 1941 |
7 Mar 1941 |
BATHURST |
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7 Mar 1941 |
CDS BATHURST |
Adm (Fract ?) R Clavicle |
Discharged 7 Mar 1941 |
BATHURST |
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14 Mar 1941 |
CDS BATHURST |
ADM (Fract Clavicle) |
8 Mar 1941 |
BATHURST |
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14 Mar 1941 |
ST VINCENTS HOSP B'HURST |
ADM (X RAY CLAVICLE) |
8 Mar 1941 |
BATHURST |
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15 Mar 1941 |
PC 2/26 Bn |
To CDS |
8 Mar 1941 |
BATHURST |
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15 Mar 1941 |
OC 2/26 Bn |
REJOINED UNIT EX CDS |
12 Mar 1941 |
BATHURST |
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21 Mar 1941 |
CDS BATHURST |
ADM. (FRACT CLAVICLE) DISCHARGED |
8 Mar 1941 |
BATHURST |
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29 Apr 941 |
CDS BATHURST |
ADM (FRACT CLAVICLE) |
15 Apr 1941 |
BATHURST |
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29 Apr 1941 |
CDS BATHURST |
DISCHARGED |
15 APR 1941 |
BATHURST |
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26 May 1941 |
CO 2/26 BN |
TO HOSP SICK |
20 MAY 1941 |
BATHURST |
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30 MAY 1941 |
CO 2/26 BN |
COURT OF ENQUIRY HELD AT BATHURST ON 10 Apr 1941 DECLARD THAT THE ABOVE SOLDIER WAS NOT AN ILLEGAL ABSENTEE 0615 TO 2359 HRS WAS NOT AN ILLEGAL ABSENTEE. PERIOD OF ABSENCE WAS COMMUTED TO SICK LEAVE 21 MAR 1941 TO 14 APR 1941 |
10 APR 1941 |
BATHURST |
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2 JUN 1941 |
CDS BATHURST |
ADM (MUMPS) |
20 MAY 1941 |
BATHURST |
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24 JUN 1941 |
CDS BATHURST |
DISCHARGED |
8 JUN 1941 |
BATHURST |
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15 JUN 1941 |
CO 2/26 BN |
REJOINED UNIT |
8 JUN 1941 |
BATHURST |
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6 JUL 1941 |
CO 2/26 BN |
TO HOSP SICK |
4 JUL 1941 |
BATHURST |
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11 JUL 1941 |
CDS BATHURST |
ADM (OLD FRACT NOSE) |
4 JUL 12941 |
BATHURST |
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11 JUL 1941 |
CDS BATHURST |
TRANSFERED TO 113 A.G. HOSP |
4 Jul 1941 |
BATHURST |
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12 JUL 1941 |
113 A.G. HOSP |
ADM (SINUSITIS OLD FRACT NOSE) |
4 JUL 1941 |
CONCORD |
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17 JUL 1941 |
113 A.G. HOSP |
DISCHARGED |
11 JUL 1941 |
CONCORD |
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13 JUN 1941 |
CO 2/26 BN |
REJOINED UNIT |
12 JUL 1941 |
BATHURST |
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5 Aug 1941 |
CO 2/26 Bn |
Promoted Corporal Rank confirmed |
30 Jul 1941 |
HMT "EE" |
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23 Aug 941 |
OC 2/26 Bn |
Disembarked ex H.M.Troopship "EE" [Code for Dutch vessel "Marnix van Sint Aldegonde" which sailed to Singapore in Aug 1941 with 2012 Australians. |
15 Aug 1941 |
SINGAPORE |
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3 Jan 1942 |
CO 2/26 Bn |
Evac to 2/9 Fld Amb Urticasia [Hives] |
2 Jan 1942 |
MALAYA |
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3 Jan 1942 |
2 Ech |
Posted to "X List" [Detached from unit for the purpose of rations] [2nd Echelon comprises the administrative and logistic elements of the battalion not in the field but providing support to those in the field] |
2 Jan 1942 |
MALAYA |
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6 Jan 1942 |
2/9 Fd Amb |
Rejoined unit ex 2/9 Fd Amb |
4 Jan 1942 |
MALAYA |
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6 Jan 1942 |
CO 2/26 Bn |
Rejoined unit s/o X List |
4 Jan 1942 |
MALAYA |
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8 Jan 1942 |
CO 2/26 Bn |
Evac to 2/9 Fd Amb Urticasia [Hives] |
7 Jan 1942 |
MALAYA |
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8 Jan 1942 |
2 Ech |
Posted to X List |
7 Jan 1942 |
MALAYA |
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10 Jan 1942 |
2/9 Fd Amb |
Disch to unit |
9 Jan 1942 |
MALAYA |
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15 Jan 1942 |
CO 2/26 Bn |
Rejoined unit, s/o X List |
9 Jan 1942 |
MALAYA |
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1 Mar 1942 |
CO 2/26 Bn |
Prom Sgt Sub Rank |
8 Feb 1942 |
MALAYA |
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6 Apr 1942 |
AHQ 2/26 Bn AIF MALAYA |
MISSING |
16 Feb 1942 |
Overseas |
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21 Mar 1942 |
AGH |
Admitted AGH (Dysentery) |
21 Mar 1942 |
MALAYA |
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30 Nov 1943 |
AIF MALAYA |
PREVIOUSLY REPORTED MISSING, NOW REPORTED PRISONER OF WAR |
NDG |
MALAYA |
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23 Mar 1942 |
2/26 Bn |
Rejoined unit ex A.G.H. |
23 Mar 1942 |
MALAYA |
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Det to A Force - Embarked SINGAPORE |
15 May 1942 |
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21 Dec 1943 |
AIF MALAYA |
Change of Camp Location of P.O.W. Tfrd to Thai Camp |
NDG |
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22 Oct 1945 |
HQ 2 PW Rec Gp Abbreviation (H/S) = Unknown |
Recovered from the Japanese at Saigon |
20 Aug 1945 |
Overseas |
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22 Oct 1945 |
HQ 2 PW Gp (HS) |
Embarked at Singapore per "Highland Chief" |
24 Sep 1945 |
Overseas |
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10 Oct 1945 |
Det Qld Ech & Rec |
Disembarked BRISBANE per H.T. "Highland Chieftain" and taken on holding strength of Q'land L of C Area L & [illegible] Depot R/O 11/45 |
9 Oct 1945 |
B'baine |
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6 Dec 1945 |
112 B.M.H. |
Evac to 112 (Bris) Mil Hosp (malnut) |
28 Nov 1945 |
B'bane |
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6 Dec 1945 |
112 B.M.H. |
Disch 112 B.M. Hosp to Q LTD [?] |
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30 Jul 1992 |
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Death of Robert Neville Brennan at age 76 recorded in ryersonindex.org from information published in Fraser Coast Chronicle (Hervey Bay) on 4 Aug 1992. His residence at the time was Point Vernon Nursing Centre. |
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31 Aug 1992 |
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Brother, former Lance-Sergeant Kenneth requests a copy of Robert's Discharge Certificate in order that his ashes may be interred in the Maryborough Wall of Remembrance. |
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25 Sep 1992 |
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Soldier Career Management Agency (SCMA) advises that replacement Discharge Certificates may only be issued to the member, but provides the necessary information within the response. |
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2nd/26th Infantry Battalion WWII
The following is a compilation of material from the Australian War Memorial and the 2nd/26th Battalion web site. My personal interest in the 2/26th Battalion stems from my step-grandfather Arthur Taylor's service with the 26th during WW1.
SHOULDER PATCH OF THE
2ND/26TH INFANTRY BATTALION
The 2/26th Infantry Battalion was formed in Queensland under Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel Arthur Boyes on 1 Nov 1940 and later continued training as part of the 8th Division in BATHURST, NSW. where it was appointed to the 27th Brigade - the last AIF Brigade formed for service during WW2.
The battalion sailed from MELBOURNE to SINGAPORE arriving on 15 Aug 1941. Rushed to the defence of SINGAPORE in August 1941 it was bivouaced in CHANGI at the north east of SINGAPORE. In October the unit began to move to MALAYA, around KOTA TINGII and JASIN, MALACCA, it was later concentratd north of KOTA TINGII. On 10 Jan 1942 it moved to JOHORE on the Malaysian side of the causeway.
27 Brigade was assigned to "Westforce" with British and Indian units in the SEGAMAT sector. Following some successful defence the 2/26th conducted a fighting withdrawal to YONG PENG, AYER HITAM while "Westforce" withdrew towards SINGAPORE.
The 27th Brigade entered JOHORE BAHRU on 30 Jan 1942 and crossed the causeway, which it defended on 30 Jan 1942 but was unable to stop the Japanese assault into SINGAPORE. It would appear that Lt Col Boyes was separated from the 2/26th around this time as he reappears as seen below.
The withdrawal into SINGAPORE was both rapid and confused. An "X Battalion" was formed under the command of VX13608 Lt-Col Boyes to defend the JURONG-KRANJI Line on 9 Feb. By the evening the line had completely collapsed. Ordered, with Merrett Force to assault the line and retake it X Battalion was routed by the 1th Japanese Division killing 500, including Boyes. [Incidentally, in his military record his date of death is given as the 12 Feb 1942 whereas he was killed in the explosion of a petrol depot in the early hours of the 11th.]
On 15 Feb 1942 the British surrendered.
Initially concentrated at CHANGI Jail, the men were used as work party labourers, at first in SINGAPORE and then in all parts of the Japanese domain including BURMA and THAILAND railway, BORNEO and JAPAN.
After the Japanese surrender men of the 2nd/26th were returned in small parties with the majority, 470 men, returned on HMS LARGS BAY on 8 Aug 1945.
The 8th Division constituted 14% of the British force defending Malaya and Singapore but it took 73% of the battle deaths. [quote from 2-26bn.org site]
Medals and Dress Embellishments
1939-1945 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945, Australia Service Medal 1939-1945; , Australia Service Medal 1945-75".
Use the hyperlinks or scroll down to see further information.
1939-1945 Star
The 1939-45 Star is awarded for service between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945 for:
- a period of six months (180 days) operational service for RAN and Army personnel and RAAF non-air crew personnel;
- a period of two months operational service for air crew personnel; and/or
- a period of six months service at sea for Merchant Navy provided at least one voyage was made through one of the specified areas of active operations;
The 1939-45 Star is awarded to Australian Civilian Personnel who served afloat with the United States Army Small Ships Section between 8 December 1941 and 2 September 1945. Eligibility is the same as that for Merchant Navy personnel. See required evidence to support a claim.
Design
The six–pointed star is yellow copper zinc alloy. The obverse has a central design of the Royal and Imperial cypher, surmounted by a crown. The cypher is surrounded by a circlet containing the words "The 1939-45 Star".
Stars issued to Australian personnel have recipient names engraved on the plain reverse.
Ribbon
The ribbon has three vertical stripes of dark blue, red and light blue. The dark blue stripe represents the Naval Forces and the Merchant Navy, the red stripe the Armies and the light blue stripe the Air Forces.
Clasps
The "BATTLE OF BRITAIN" clasp was awarded to eligible air crew involved in the Battle of Britain.
The "BOMBER COMMAND" clasp was introduced in 2012 and is awarded to eligible Bomber Command aircrew.
When the ribbon is worn alone the standard silver rosette ribbon emblem is worn to denote the award of a clasp. The silver rosette emblem is not supplied by the Directorate of Honours and Awards.
Pacific Star
The Pacific Star is awarded for entry into operational service in the Pacific Theatre of Operations between 8 December 1941 and 2 September 1945.
Navy and Merchant Navy personnel are eligible if the 1939-45 Star is earned by six months service or if they entered the Pacific Theatre between 2 March 1945 and 2 September 1945.
The Pacific Star is awarded to Australian Civilian Personnel who served afloat with the United States Army Small Ships Section. Eligibility is the same as that for Merchant Navy personnel. See required evidence to support a claim.
Design
The six�pointed star is yellow copper zinc alloy. The obverse has a central design of the Royal and Imperial cypher, surmounted by a crown. The cypher is surrounded by a circlet containing the words 'The Pacific Star'.
Stars issued to Australian personnel have recipient names engraved on the plain reverse.
Ribbon
The ribbon has central yellow and green stripes that represent the forests and the beaches of the Pacific, flanked dark blue, light blue and red stripes that represent the service of the Naval Forces and Merchant Navy, the Air Forces and the Armies.
Clasp
The Burma clasp was issued for the Pacific Star.
When the ribbon is worn alone a silver rosette ribbon emblem is worn to denote the award of a clasp.
War Medal 1939-1945
[Extract from Defence Honours and Awards website -Imperial Awards
The medal is cupro-nickel with the crowned effigy of King George VI on the obverse.
The reverse has a lion standing on a double-headed dragon. The top of the reverse shows the dates 1939 and 1945.
The rim is plain, and the medal hangs from a suspender. The ribbon colours of red, white and blue represent the colours of the Union Flag.
The War Medal 1939-45 was awarded for 28 days full-time service in the Armed Forces between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945. Operational and non-operational service may be counted, providing that it was of 28 days or more duration.
In the Merchant Navy there is a requirement that the 28 days should have been served at sea.
A member qualifies for the award where service was brought to an end by death, wounds or other disabilities due to service or by cessation of hostilities on 2 September 1945.
The War Medal 1939-45 is awarded to Australian Civilian Personnel who served afloat with the United States Army Small Ships Section between 8 December 1941 and 2 September 1945. Eligibility is the same as that for Merchant Navy personnel.
Australia Service Medal 1939-1945
The Australia Service Medal 1939-1945 was instituted in 1949 to recognise the service of members of the Australian Armed Forces and the Australian Mercantile Marine during World War II.
The medal was originally awarded to those who served at home or overseas for at least 18 months full-time service, or three years part-time service, between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945. Members of the Australian Mercantile Marine must have served the qualifying time at sea.
In 1996 the qualifying time was reduced to 30 days full-time or 90 days part-time service. To be eligible for the medal a serviceman or woman must have been honourably discharged from the Australian Armed Forces.
Design
The medal is nickel silver with the crowned effigy of King George VI on the obverse. The reverse has the Australian coat of arms, placed centrally, surrounded by the words �THE AUSTRALIA SERVICE MEDAL 1939-1945�.
Ribbon
The ribbon has a wide khaki central stripe, flanked by two narrow red stripes, which are in turn flanked by two outer stripes, one of dark blue and the other of light blue. The khaki represents the Australian Army, and the red, dark blue and light blue represent the Merchant Navy, Royal Australian Navy and the Royal Australian Air Force respectively.
Attribution
The above information is from the Defence Honours site at http://www.defence.gov.au/Medals/Imperial/WWII/Australia-Service-Medal-1939-1945.asp, taken on 19 Jun 2019.
Australian Service Medal 1945-1975
Source: Defence Honours and Awards
The Australian Service Medal 1945-75 was aapproved in 1995. It was awarded for service in, or in connection with declared non-warlike operations during the period commencing on 3 Sep 1945 and ending on 16 September 1975.
The medal is of nickel-silver ensigned with the Australian Coat of Arms surrounded by the words The Australian Service Medal 1945-75 on the obverse, the Arms above a spray of wattle.
The reverse has a Federation Star with space for the recipient's details.
The medal ribbon has central stripes of yellow and greeen, flanked by navy blue. khaki and light blue stripes from the Australia Service Medal 1939-45.A nickel-silver clasp with the name of the theatre or action for which the award is made is presented with the medal.
Further awards of the medal in other areas are recofgnised by the presentation of additional clasps, in order of date of receipt.
The Australian Service Medal is awarded to a member of the Australian Defence Force rendered service as such a member for a period of 30 days or for periods amounting in the aggregate to 30 days, for official visits, inspection or other occurrences of a temporary nature with the military contribution in the declared operation.
The qualifying period may be deemed to have been established if service in the declared operation was terminated due to death, evacuation due to illness or injury or other disability due to service.
A member qualifies for the award where service was brought to an end by death, wounds or other disabilities due to service or by cessation of hostilities on 2 September 1945.
Note that the list of awards may vary from time to time. All information derived from Defence Honours and Awards web site. You should not rely on this site for information that you intend to act upon.
The Australian Service Medal 1945-1975 has been issued with Clasps for:
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Clasp |
Awarded for service in |
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Berlin |
30 days service with Berlin Airlift |
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Far East Stategic Reserve |
30 days service with the Far East Strategic Reserve |
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Germany |
30 days service during the occupation of Germany |
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Indonesia |
30 days service with UN Good offices Commission |
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Japan |
30 days service with British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) |
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Kashmir |
30 days service with UN mission in India/Pakistan |
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Korea |
30 days service wih UN Commission in Korea |
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Middle East |
30 days service with UN Treaty Supervision Organisation |
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Papua New Guinea |
30 days service in Papua New Guinea leading up to Independence |
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South East Asia |
30 days service on land in Malaysia (excluding Thai-Malay border when warlike) |
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Special Operations |
CDF to specify for service during the period for which the medal is authorised
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South West Pacific |
30 days service on islands in SW Pacific, Dutch East Indies, Burma and Malaya/Singapore |
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Thailand |
30 days service at Royal Thai Air Force Base Ubon |
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Western New Guineav |
30 days service with UNTEA |