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Private William Ernest Vieritz

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Memorial Name
Given name
William E
Family name
Vieritz
Gender
Male
Service number
QX14634
Place of enlistment
Kelvin Grove, Queensland
Conflicts
Second World War, 1939–45
Fate
Returned to Australia (RTA)
Additional information
Next of kin
Father, Mr Ernest Herman Vieritz
Enlistment date
Mon, 15 July 1940
Last held rank
Private
Unit at time of death or end of service
2/26 Australian Infantry Battalion
Service
Australian Army
Veteran Notes/Bio
  • William was born on 15 January 1915.
  • He played in the 2/26th Battalion Band.
  • He was a Prisoner of War in Malaya.
  • He died on 16 July 1976 and is buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Leppington, NSW. 

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