Australian 6th Division Battalions

**spidge** · 11-28-2007, 07:01 AM

My dad was 2/8th and was hit from all sides on January 21st 1941 taking Tobruk.

I remember the 2/8th representative telling mum at dad's funeral 25 years ago...........

Mrs Swallow, it was a brave man you had there:

Gunner Fred saved quite alot of us that day. He attacked a Machine Gun post that was murdering us. Your husband drew fire, cleared the post with his Bren, was shot three times and blown up by a mortar shell. It was not until some time later that we found out that the horrific injuries he sustained had not killed him.

**johnmccallum** · 10-03-2011, 10:37 AM

I am trying to trace what happened to my father, Arch McCallum VX3212, after he separated from my mother in England in 1952. If anyone has any information about him after that date I would be hugely grateful to hear from them. My email address is a.l.mccallum@btinternet.com

**Indigolady** · 04-30-2012, 05:56 AM

Hello, I know my father was in the 6th Division but I can't find out any more it seems. I have seen a certificate online that has his number & joining date (1939) I know he was in Crete as he received that (Medal?) before he died. He was a Captain by the end of WW2 Surely I would be able to find out more. His grandchildren would love to know more as would I. Where should I look. Thank you.

**spidge** · 04-30-2012, 08:48 AM

Originally Posted by Indigolady

Hello, I know my father was in the 6th Division but I can't find out any more it seems. I have seen a certificate online that has his number & joining date (1939) I know he was in Crete as he received that (Medal?) before he died. He was a Captain by the end of WW2 Surely I would be able to find out more. His grandchildren would love to know more as would I. Where should I look. Thank you.

Hi Indigolady,

Supply as much information as you know, full name etc where he was from eg Indigo, as there are details on the AWM and NAA which may help.

Cheers

Geoff

**Indigolady** · 04-30-2012, 09:39 AM

Hello, I tried to send you a private msg it said your inbox is full. Dad joined in Summer Hill, North Sydney. May I email you? My email address is indigolady63@hotmail.com
Thank you.

**spidge** · 04-30-2012, 10:04 AM

Originally Posted by Indigolady

Hello, I tried to send you a private msg it said your inbox is full. Dad joined in Summer Hill, North Sydney. May I email you? My email address is indigolady63@hotmail.com
Thank you.

I cleared out some old messages so it should work now. If not, let me know.

Cheers

Geoff