WW2 Service Australian Army Rank Sapper QX13131 Unit: Royal Australian Engineers
Posting on Death: 2/7 Field Company, he died of wounds in Egypt.
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". Sapper Albert Edward Andrews was one of those men. (Courtesy AWM)
Medals Awarded:
1939/45 Star Africa Star, War Medal & Australia Service Medal.
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Son of Frederick Henry and Elizabeth Ellen Andrews, of Highams Park, Essex, England.
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His name is located at panel 22 in the Commemorative Area at the Australian War Memorial.
Posting on Death: 2/7 Field Company, he died of wounds in Egypt.
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". Sapper Albert Edward Andrews was one of those men. (Courtesy AWM)
Medals Awarded:
1939/45 Star Africa Star, War Medal & Australia Service Medal.
~~~
Son of Frederick Henry and Elizabeth Ellen Andrews, of Highams Park, Essex, England.
~~~
His name is located at panel 22 in the Commemorative Area at the Australian War Memorial.
WW2 Service Australian Army Rank Sapper QX13131 Unit: Royal Australian Engineers
Posting on Death: 2/7 Field Company, he died of wounds in Egypt.
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". Sapper Albert Edward Andrews was one of those men. (Courtesy AWM)
Medals Awarded:
1939/45 Star Africa Star, War Medal & Australia Service Medal.
~~~
Son of Frederick Henry and Elizabeth Ellen Andrews, of Highams Park, Essex, England.
~~~
His name is located at panel 22 in the Commemorative Area at the Australian War Memorial.
Posting on Death: 2/7 Field Company, he died of wounds in Egypt.
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". Sapper Albert Edward Andrews was one of those men. (Courtesy AWM)
Medals Awarded:
1939/45 Star Africa Star, War Medal & Australia Service Medal.
~~~
Son of Frederick Henry and Elizabeth Ellen Andrews, of Highams Park, Essex, England.
~~~
His name is located at panel 22 in the Commemorative Area at the Australian War Memorial.
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