| Service number | VX24430 |
|---|---|
| Birth Date | 24/10/1920 |
| Birth Place | Australia: Victoria, Melbourne |
| Death Date | 08/03/1942 |
| Death Place | New Guinea: Papua New Guinea, East New Britain, Rabaul |
| Final Rank | Private |
| Service | Australian Army |
| Unit | 2/22nd Australian Infantry Battalion |
| Places | |
| Conflict/Operation | Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Private Ralph Bevin Tudor
Description
Private Ralph Bevin Tudor enlisted to the Second Australian Imperial Force on 10 June 1940, after previously serving with the militia. After a period of training, he was posted to 2/22 Australian Infantry Battalion and served at Rabaul, New Britain, New Guinea, as part of Lark Force. In early 1942, he was taken as a prisoner of war when the Japanese captured the island. Private Bevin is presumed to have died as a prisoner at Rabaul on 8 March 1942. He is commemorated at commemorated at Rabaul Memorial, Rabaul, East New Britain, Papua New Guinea.
Rolls
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Second World War POWs and Missing Persons:
- Unit
- 2/22nd Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- Second World War, 1939-1945
- Rank
- Private
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Roll of Honour:
- Unit
- 2/22nd Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- Second World War, 1939-1945
- Rank
- Private
Timeline
| Date of birth | 24/10/1920 | |
|---|---|---|
| Date of enlistment | 10/06/1940 | |
| Date of death | 08/03/1942 |