Melsome, Harold George

Date of Birth1925-03-13
Date of Death2015-10-29
GenderMale
Birth PlaceAustralia, New South Wales, Goulburn

Service Details

ServiceArmy WW2 Volunteer Defence Corps
Official NumberN244789
Service Period1942-1943 see notes
Service 2RAN - Royal Australian Navy
Date of Entry1943-06-18
RankStoker
RateStoker
Official NumberS8772
Discharged Date1946-07-23
Discharge TypeDemobed - Discharged at end of War Service
Service Period1942-1946
Active Service (War service)WW2
ShipRefer Service Record see Sources
Service 3Army WW2 Volunteer Defence Corps
Official NumberN244789
Service Period1942-1943 see notes

Other Details

Hostilities OnlyYes

Cemetery Details

Cemetery NameGoulburn General Cemetery
Cemetery AddressGoulburn, NSW
Demonination/AreaHelen Gulson Memorial Wall (Columbarium)
Grave TypeCremation - Niche

Notes

Army 15 Mar 1942 then notation on medical records RAN 18 June 1943 however not officially discharged from VDC till disbandment of corps 15 Sep 1945. Note service number incorrect

Sources

Service Record - Australian National Archives 2AIF Service Record - Australian National Archives RANR Nominal Roll - Department of Veterans Affairs 2AIF Nominal Roll - Department of Veterans Affairs RANR

Contributors

Researched by: Paul Fleming/Amanda Gentles