| Service number | VX59205 |
|---|---|
| Birth Date | 1921-04-16 |
| Birth Place | United Kingdom: England, Devon |
| Death Date | 1942-10-31 |
| Death Place | Egypt |
| Final Rank | Private |
| Service | Australian Army |
| Unit | 2/24th Australian Infantry Battalion |
| Places | |
| Conflict/Operation | Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Private Philip Crump
Description
Private Philip Crump enlisted to the Second Australian Imperial Force on 9 July 1941. After a short period of training, he embarked for service in the Middle East in September 1941. Private Crump served with 2/24 Australian Infantry Battalion in Palestine and Syria, and underwent training to become a signaller. He then went on to serve with his unit in Egypt. On 31 October 1942, Private Crump was killed in action during the Second Battle of El Alamein. He is buried at El Alamein War Cemetery, Egypt.
Rolls
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Roll of Honour:
- Unit
- 2/24th Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- Second World War, 1939-1945
- Rank
- Private
Timeline
| Date of birth | 16 April 1921 | |
|---|---|---|
| Date of death | 31 October 1942 |