Our Indigenous Heroes - They Also Served

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Surname: Bagai
Given name: Eliaso Johnny
Alias:
Mother:  
Father:  Johnny Bagia
Spouse:  
Place of Birth:  QLD Mabuiag Island
DOB: 25/10/1922 
Mob:
Place of Death: 
Date of Death: 7/08/1992
Civil Occupation: Seaman

SERVICE INFORMATION

Official Number: Q85190
Service: Army
Conflict: WWII
Date of Oath: 1/06/1942
Place of Oath: Thursday Island QLD
Date of Discharge: 12/06/1946
Rank of Discharge: Private
Regt/Ship/Sqdn: Torres Strait Light Infantry Bn
Fate:
Area of Service: Thursday Island

PRISONER OF WAR DETAILS

Date Captured:
Date Repatriated:
Awards/Honours: 1939/45 Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, ASM.
POW Internment:
Veteran Story: 
Sources & References: 

Sources & References

Sources & References: 
Purchase a certificate

Join Our Mailing List

Get the latest news from Our Indigenous Heroes - They Also Served, straight to your inbox.

LINKS

© 2026 Copyright Our Indigenous Heroes - They Also Served. All Rights Reserved. Designed By Insil.
Terms and Conditions
crossmenuchevron-down