Ken enlisted in the Australian Military Forces at Paddington, New South Wales on 23 December 1941, and allotted Army number NX79936.

 

Ken stated on enlistment:
He was born at Kempsey, New South Wales on 19 November 1922, and
His next of kin was his mother Elizabeth Fuller of Short Street, Kempsey, New South Wales.

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In Australia, Ken served with the following units:

• 5th Australian Training Battalion

• 32nd Australian Infantry Brigade

• 2/7th Australian Commando Squadron

• 146th Australian General Transport Company

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Embarked at Townsville, Queensland for service overseas with the 2/7th Australian Independent Company per ‘KATOOMBA’ on 17 February 1943

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In New Guinea:

1st tour: 17-Feb-43 to 4-Dec-43

2nd tour: 14-Oct-44 to 7-Mar-46

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Ken served with the following units:

• 2/7th Australian Commando Squadron

• 2/3rd Australian General Transport Company

• 2/5th Australian Transport Platoon

• 54th and 58th Australian Transport Platoon

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Ken disembarked in Sydney, New South Wales per 'NORDNESS' from New Guinea on 7 August 1946

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Ken achieved the rank of Private during hi service life.

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On discharge, Ken was posted to the 2/7 Commando Sqn

Ken was discharged on the 14 August 1946.