Our Indigenous Heroes - They Also Served

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Surname: Charlie
Given name: Samilap
Alias:
Mother:  Maria
Father:  
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Place of Birth:  QLD Badu Island
DOB:  1922
Mob:
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Date of Death:
Civil Occupation: Seaman/Labourer

SERVICE INFORMATION

Official Number: Q85250
Service: Army
Conflict: WWII
Date of Oath: 19/08/1942
Place of Oath: Thursday Island QLD
Date of Discharge: 29/05/1946
Rank of Discharge: Private
Regt/Ship/Sqdn: Torres Strait Pioneer Company
Fate:
Area of Service: Thursday Island

PRISONER OF WAR DETAILS

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