The Soldier's Details
- Surname:
- London
- First Name:
- Arthur Harold Stephen
- Nick Name:
- Harold
- Rank:
- Private
- Regimental #:
- WX12717
- Classification:
- Fitter
- Company:
- Attached 2/4th, Australian Army Ordanance Corps
- Enlisted:
- 9.05.1941
- Discharged:
- 1.02.1946
- DOB:
- 8.07.1908
- Place of Birth:
- Broken Hill, South Australia
- Father's Name:
- Dean London
- Mothers's Name:
- Rosena London
- Religion:
- Church of England
- Pre-war Occupation:
- Chief Engineer, Western Mining Corporation, Kalgoorlie
- Singapore:
- Selarang Camp & Barracks Changi, Changi Gaol Camp
- Return Details 1945:
- Singapore-Darwin-Melbourne, 1st Netherlands Military Hospital Ship Oranje
General Description
During 1942 and whilst working with Garden Control Party, Arthur London was able to use his engineering skills and was appointed ‘drainage engineer’. He was promoted to rank of T/Sgt for the term of his employment as there were several men working under his command.(refer Page 564 Colour Patch)
6 Deland Avenue
Gawler East
The Treasurer
Dear Sir,
Please find a cheque to help keep the ‘Borehole Bulletin’ going. I like to read all the news in it, but I am too far away to join in any outings, etc.
Sorry I am so late in sending donation, but time seems to go fast and I must be getting slow.
Mrs D M London
NOTE: The above letter was included ‘Borehole Bulletin’ July 1992. We assume Gawler East is located in SA.
Camp Locations:
- Changi Gaol Camp - Singapore
- Selarang Barracks Changi - Singapore
- Selarang Camp Changi - Singapore