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Poynton, Joseph William

Date of birth:
April 4th, 1921 (Ballarat/Victoria, Australia)
Service number:
WX500550 (WX12552)
Nationality:
Australian (1901-present, Federal Monarchy)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Private
Awarded on:
February 4th, 1943
Example, coolness and daring at Dilli, 19/20th February 1942.

Presented by the Lieutenant-Governor of Western Australia on 21st February 1946 in the Government House, Perth.
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Private
Unit:
Australian Military Forces
Awarded on:
May 13th, 1943
Bronzen Kruis (BK)

Royal Decree No. 3

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