The Soldier's Details
- Surname:
- Bishop
- First Name:
- Hector John
- Nick Name:
- John aka Bluey
- Rank:
- Private
- Regimental #:
- WX8650
- Classification:
- Driver
- Company:
- Headquarters Company
- Enlisted:
- 23.10.1940
- DOB:
- 16.12.1912
- Place of Birth:
- Bayswater, Western Australia
- Father's Name:
- John Bishop
- Mothers's Name:
- Lizzie Anne Bishop
- Religion:
- Church of England
- Pre-war Occupation:
- Truck Driver
- Memorial:
- Kranji War Cemetery, Joint Grave, Plot 23, Row A, Grave 15-16, Age 29.
- Cause of Death:
- Died of Wounds
- Place of Death:
- Ulu Pandan
- Date of Death:
- 12.02.1942
General Description
A witness stated that ‘Bluey’ Bishop received a gunshot wound to his chest and that ‘he was given a drink of water, but was not in a good state at this time.’ It is alleged by survivors of this action that Japanese troops moved into the area and were seen bayoneting the wounded. Bishop was reported as missing in action in the vicinity of Reformatory Road following withdrawal to the new line. This was caused by friendly artillery fire forcing the line back approximately one mile.
‘Bluey’ died 12 Feb 1942 aged 29 years.
Please read further about Ulu Pandan.
Blue Bishop’s son Dennis Bishop was born 26 February 1942, 14 days after the death of his father.
Gleeson who placed above death notice in West Australian Newspaper was the father of Stephen John Gleeson, WX16736 who was also in 2/4th and one of only two survivors from the 5 boys from Mundijong. Steve Gleeson had his right leg amputated in 1943 because of a tropical ulcer whilst on the Thai-Burma Railway.
Read further Five Boys from Mundijong
Hector Bishop’s name is inscribed on the War Memorial at Byford.
Bishop enlisted at Woorooloo.
