HASSELL, Maurice Gilbert - W10061, W29931, WX3482
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Major Maurice Gilbert Hassell
Conflict | World War 2 |
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Service Arm | Citizen Military Force Australian Imperial Force |
Unit | 11th Infantry Brigade, 13th Infantry Brigade, 28th Infantry Battalion |
Service No. | W10061,W29931, WX3482 |
Service Arm | Army |
Date of Birth | 15 Oct 1910 |
Birthplace | Port Lincoln, SA |
Residence | Kalgoorlie, WA |
Date of Death | 13 Nov 1988 |
Relatives | Wife - Lillian Crossley Father - Albert Edward Hassell Cousin - HASSELL, Henry Roy - 17010 |
Attestation and casualty documents
Citation for Order of the British Empire.
"Pushing the Japs Back" was written by a family member because Gill never talked about his service or his awards. His story is remembered here.