Bruce
Joseph
Banham
Born in Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Son of Eric Stanley Banham
and Iris Emily (Quick) Banham
Brother of
Betty Marette (Banham) Chard
[spouse(s) unknown]
[children unknown]
Died [date unknown]
[location unknown]
Profile last modified
| Created 27 Aug 2022
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Biography
Bruce Joseph Banham was born on 29th June 1918 in Wellington, New South Wales, Australia. He was the only son of Ike Banham and Iris Quick. [1] The family later settled in the Dulwich Hill-Marrickville area of Sydney.
Bruce Banham is a Military Veteran.
Served in the Australian Army 1940-1945
55th Infantry Battalion; 55th/53rd Infantry Battalion
Served in the Australian Army 1940-1945
55th Infantry Battalion; 55th/53rd Infantry Battalion
On 5th August 1940 in Marrickville, Bruce enlisted in the Citizens Military Force (Militia) and was posted to the 55th/53rd Infantry Battalion (later the 55th Battalion and in late 1942 once more merged as the 55th/53rd Battalion). [2] Following war's end he was demobilised on 8th October 1945. [2]
Sources
- ↑ New South Wales Birth Index #33131/1918
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Department of Veterans' Affairs nominal roll: N47041 Private Bruce Joseph Banham; accessed 27 Aug 2022
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Rejected matches › Joseph Edward Baynham (abt.1917-abt.1985)
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Categories: 55th Infantry Battalion, Australian Army, World War II | 1939-1945 Star | Pacific Star | Defence Medal | War Medal 1939-1945 | Australia Service Medal 1939-1945 | Australian Service Medal 1945-75