 | Subject: FatherPosted by Diane Friday, November 09, 2007 at 14:22:48 Message: My sister and i are researching our Father - John Frederick DAVIS (Jack) who was a prisoner of war in Korea. He was a member of the 3 RAR (Australian) Any information would be most welcome | |
 | RE: Father Posted by Alexander Bates Sunday, November 11, 2007 at 18:12:16 Message: After making a posting I had an attack of brains, copied Diane’s address from the Board and contacted her directly with more information than I put on the Board. I hope that I have been helpful. Kind regards Alexander | |
| RE: Father Posted by Alexander Bates Sunday, November 11, 2007 at 12:11:34 Message: Dear Diane, I have attached information that I have gleaned from the Australian War Memorial Web site. Kind regards Alexander Ceo and Chairman 3RAR Corporation Name : Davis, John Frederick Service : Australian Army Service Number : 1400481 Birth Date : 23 August 1923 Birth Place : MARYBOROUGH, QLD Rank : Private Corps : Royal Australian Infantry Corps Honours : None for display Days in Service : 98 Prisoner of War : Yes Unit History Start of service End of Service Unit 17 January 1953 24 April 1953 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment In addition to viewing this service record, you can also „X view the Certificate „X provide feedback for this Service Record „X search the Australian War Memorial General Collection „X view the Australian War Memorial Roll list of Prisoners of War Name : Davis, John Frederick Service : Australian Army Service Number : 1400481 Birth Date : 23 August 1923 Birth Place : MARYBOROUGH, QLD Rank : Private Corps : Royal Australian Infantry Corps Honours : None for display Days in Service : 98 Prisoner of War : Yes Unit History Start of service End of Service Unit 17 January 1953 24 April 1953 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment In addition to viewing this service record, you can also „X view the Certificate „X provide feedback for this Service Record „X search the Australian War Memorial General Collection „X view the Australian War Memorial Roll list of Prisoners of War | |
| RE: Father Posted by Diane Saturday, November 10, 2007 at 15:35:03 Message: Would be happy to have you pass our query on to 3RAR - our father did not play a big part in our lives when our parents parted ways when we were very young and with his passing in 1969 when I was only 13 I know very little about his war time service. | |
| RE: Father Posted by Alec Saturday, November 10, 2007 at 05:15:01 Message: Greetings Bert, Thank you for passing this on to me. I wonder if I should pass this on to the 3 RAR ( 'Old Faithful') Association for action. Trusting that all is well with you and Yours. In Treue fest, Alec | |