Roll of Honour Russell Alfred Whitmore

Service number QX9881
Rank Private
Unit 2/26th Australian Infantry Battalion
Service Australian Army
Conflict/Operation Second World War, 1939-1945
Conflict Eligibility Date Second World War, 1939-1947
Date of Death 29 January 1942
Place of Death Malaya
Cause of Death Killed in action
Cemetery or Memorial Details Singapore Memorial, Singapore
Source AWM147 Roll of Honour cards, 1939-1945 War, 2nd AIF (Australian Imperial Force) and CMF (Citizen Military Force)

Location on the Roll of Honour

Russell Alfred Whitmore's name is located at panel 54 in the Commemorative Area at the Australian War Memorial (as indicated by the poppy on the plan).

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Roll of Honour circular

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