Pittendrigh, Henry Douglas

Rank: Warrant Officer Class 1

Service: Warrant Officer Class 1

Unit: 11 AUST MAINT CONT GP

Branch Category: Australian Imperial Force

Conflict: WW2

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Medals, Unidentified Medal

The Australia Service Medal 1939-1945 was instituted in 1949 to recognise the service of members of the Australian Armed Forces and the Australian Mercantile Marine during World War II.
The War Medal 1939-45 was awarded for 28 days full-time service in the Armed Forces between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945. Operational and non-operational service may be counted, providing that it was of 28 days or more duration.
The Pacific Star is awarded for entry into operational service in the Pacific Theatre of Operations between 8 December 1941 and 2 September 1945.
The 1939-45 Star is awarded for service between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945. It was awarded to Australian Civilian Personnel who served afloat with the United States Army Small Ships Section between 8 December 1941 and 2 September 1945.

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Notes.

Date of Birth: 02 Feb 1912
Place of Birth: BOOLAH, NSW
Date of Enlistment: 23 Jan 1941
Locality on Enlistment BLACKHEATH, NSW
Place of Enlistment: PADDINGTON, NSW
Date of Discharge: 21 Jun 1945
Posting at Discharge: 11 AUST MAINT CONT GP
Died: 21 May 1996, aged 84 years
Next of kin: ALEXANDER PITTENDRIGH

References:
vwma.org.au