The Soldier's Details
- Surname:
- Hill
- First Name:
- Alan Mckay
- Nick Name:
- Darky
- Rank:
- Private
- Regimental #:
- WX6602
- Classification:
- Cook
- Company:
- Headquarters Company
- Enlisted:
- 17.07.1940
- Discharged:
- 15.02.1946
- DOB:
- 14.04.1904
- Place of Birth:
- Melbourne, Victoria
- Father's Name:
- Roland Hill
- Mothers's Name:
- Catherine Finlayson Hill
- Religion:
- Church of England
- Pre-war Occupation:
- Orchardist, Farmer and Miner
- Singapore:
- Selarang Camp Changi
- Force:
- 'A' Force Burma Green, Green Force No. 3 Battalion
- Camps Thailand:
- Tamarkan, Nacompaton, Kao Rin
- Camps Burma:
- Reptu 30km Hospital Camp
- POW#:
- 3083
- Return Details 1945:
- Thailand‐Singapore by aircraft; Singapore-Perth, PBY Catalina aircraft (8.10.1945)
General Description
‘Darkie’ and his wife Amy were living in Carnarvon in 1972.
Alan had married about 1953 at Broome to Amy M. Banks.
In Jan 1973 Borehole Bulletin ‘Darkie’ was mentioned as being at Hollywood Hospital – on one of his regular visits from Carnarvon. The author (believed to be Ted Wallin) wrote ‘He was told ‘Darkie’ had to get bak to bottle up the “Home Brew” and wished him and Amy good luck, hoping to see him one of these days!’
Alan McKay Hill known as ‘Darkie’ died 12/3/1976.
Camp Locations:
- Selarang Camp Changi - Singapore
- Kao Rin, Specialist Camp 46.92k - Thailand
- Nacompaton, Nakom Pathom Hospital - Thailand
- Tamarkan, Tha Makham 56k - Thailand
- Reptu, Retphaw, 30Kilo 385k - Burma
