WW2 Service Australian Army Rank Gunner VX18160
Medals: 1939/45 Star, Africa Star (with 8th clasp), Pacific Star, Defence Medal, Australia Service Medal
Nok on enlistment William Farnham
The defenders of Tobruk did not surrender, they did not retreat. Their determination, bravery, and humour, combined with the aggressive tactics of their commanders, became a source of inspiration during some of the war's darkest days. In so doing, they achieved lasting fame as the "Rats of Tobruk". Gunner George Henry Farnham was one of those men. (Courtesy AWM).
Date of Enlistment 28 May 1940
Locality on Enlistment BALMORAL, VIC
Place of Enlistment CAULFIELD, VIC
Next of Kin FARNHAM, WILLIAM
Date of Discharge 12 Nov 1945
Rank Gunner
Posting at Discharge: 2/12th AUSTRALIAN FIELD REGIMENT
Medals: 1939/45 Star, Africa Star (with 8th clasp), Pacific Star, Defence Medal, Australia Service Medal
Nok on enlistment William Farnham
The defenders of Tobruk did not surrender, they did not retreat. Their determination, bravery, and humour, combined with the aggressive tactics of their commanders, became a source of inspiration during some of the war's darkest days. In so doing, they achieved lasting fame as the "Rats of Tobruk". Gunner George Henry Farnham was one of those men. (Courtesy AWM).
Date of Enlistment 28 May 1940
Locality on Enlistment BALMORAL, VIC
Place of Enlistment CAULFIELD, VIC
Next of Kin FARNHAM, WILLIAM
Date of Discharge 12 Nov 1945
Rank Gunner
Posting at Discharge: 2/12th AUSTRALIAN FIELD REGIMENT
WW2 Service Australian Army Rank Gunner VX18160
Medals: 1939/45 Star, Africa Star (with 8th clasp), Pacific Star, Defence Medal, Australia Service Medal
Nok on enlistment William Farnham
The defenders of Tobruk did not surrender, they did not retreat. Their determination, bravery, and humour, combined with the aggressive tactics of their commanders, became a source of inspiration during some of the war's darkest days. In so doing, they achieved lasting fame as the "Rats of Tobruk". Gunner George Henry Farnham was one of those men. (Courtesy AWM).
Date of Enlistment 28 May 1940
Locality on Enlistment BALMORAL, VIC
Place of Enlistment CAULFIELD, VIC
Next of Kin FARNHAM, WILLIAM
Date of Discharge 12 Nov 1945
Rank Gunner
Posting at Discharge: 2/12th AUSTRALIAN FIELD REGIMENT
Medals: 1939/45 Star, Africa Star (with 8th clasp), Pacific Star, Defence Medal, Australia Service Medal
Nok on enlistment William Farnham
The defenders of Tobruk did not surrender, they did not retreat. Their determination, bravery, and humour, combined with the aggressive tactics of their commanders, became a source of inspiration during some of the war's darkest days. In so doing, they achieved lasting fame as the "Rats of Tobruk". Gunner George Henry Farnham was one of those men. (Courtesy AWM).
Date of Enlistment 28 May 1940
Locality on Enlistment BALMORAL, VIC
Place of Enlistment CAULFIELD, VIC
Next of Kin FARNHAM, WILLIAM
Date of Discharge 12 Nov 1945
Rank Gunner
Posting at Discharge: 2/12th AUSTRALIAN FIELD REGIMENT
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