Australian Infantry, 2/16 Bn, D Coy. Enlisted 17th Jan 1916, aged barely 16 but giving his age as 21, wounded twice in action in France (1917). Re-enlisted in 1940 understating his age by three years and without mentioning his previous service, and was killed in action attacking Sidon, Lebanon, during Operation Exporter against Vichy French forces. Mentioned in despatches (London Gazette 30th Dec 1941). Grandson of Superintendent John Sadleir, Victoria Police.
Australian Infantry, 2/16 Bn, D Coy. Enlisted 17th Jan 1916, aged barely 16 but giving his age as 21, wounded twice in action in France (1917). Re-enlisted in 1940 understating his age by three years and without mentioning his previous service, and was killed in action attacking Sidon, Lebanon, during Operation Exporter against Vichy French forces. Mentioned in despatches (London Gazette 30th Dec 1941). Grandson of Superintendent John Sadleir, Victoria Police.
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