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In March 1941, the 2/28th Battalion travelled from Palestine to Libya and joined in the defence of the area near Tobruk. The German-Italian Army pushed them back into the town of Tobruk and they were under siege from 10th April, 1941 until September. They earned the nickname 'The Rats of Tobruk'. | In March 1941, the 2/28th Battalion travelled from Palestine to Libya and joined in the defence of the area near Tobruk. The German-Italian Army pushed them back into the town of Tobruk and they were under siege from 10th April, 1941 until the end of September. They earned the nickname 'The Rats of Tobruk'. | ||
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Revision as of 19:56, 8 May 2025
| Original items held by the Army Museum of Western Australia |
| Conflict | World War 2 |
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| Service Arm | Australian Imperial Force |
| Unit | 2/28th Infantry Battalion 2/13th Australian Transport Platoon |
| Service No. | WX6075 |
| Service Arm | Army |
| Date of Birth | 28 Mar 1917 |
| Birthplace | Perth, WA |
| Residence | Perth, WA |
| Date of Death | 7 Jan 1986 |
| Relatives | Father - Harold Charles Campbell Mother - Edith May Morley |
John enlisted on 30th July 1940 and after training at Blackboy Hill, embarked for the Middle East. He arrived in Egypt on 2 February 1941 and then the 2/28th Infantry Battalion travelled by train to Khassa Camp in Palestine. These photos are from his time in Egypt and Palestine.
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In March 1941, the 2/28th Battalion travelled from Palestine to Libya and joined in the defence of the area near Tobruk. The German-Italian Army pushed them back into the town of Tobruk and they were under siege from 10th April, 1941 until the end of September. They earned the nickname 'The Rats of Tobruk'.
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The 2/28th Battalion was evacuated on 23rd September to Alexandria and then Palestine for training and rest. John went on leave and explored Jericho and other nearby areas.
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On 10th July 1942, the 2/28th was sent to El Alamein in Egypt for four months before returning to Australia in January 1943.
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Attestation and service record.
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