| Service number | VX139774 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | 58/59th Australian Infantry Battalion |
| Service | Australian Army |
| Conflict/Operation | Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Date of Death | 28 August 1943 |
| Place of Death | New Guinea |
| Cause of Death | Died of wounds |
| Cemetery or Memorial Details | Lae War Cemetery, Lae, Papua New Guinea |
| Source | AWM147 Roll of Honour cards, 1939-1945 War, 2nd AIF (Australian Imperial Force) and CMF (Citizen Military Force) |
Roll of Honour Eric William Hanel
Location on the Roll of Honour
Eric William Hanel's name is located at panel 70 in the Commemorative Area at the Australian War Memorial (as indicated by the poppy on the plan).
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War Graves
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