WW2 Service Australian Army Rank Gunner VX42207
Medals: 1939/45 Star, Africa Star with 8th clasp, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, Australia Service Medal.
Posting at Discharge: 2 Reinforcements 2/12th Field Regiment.
Served, Middle East & New Guinea.
The defenders of Tobruk did not surrender, they did not retreat. Their determination, bravery, and humour, combined with the aggressive tactics of their commanders, became a source of inspiration during some of the war's darkest days. In so doing, they achieved lasting fame as the "Rats of Tobruk". Gunner William Hume Babington was one of those men. (courtesy AWM)
William passed away at Culcairn Hospital.
Medals: 1939/45 Star, Africa Star with 8th clasp, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, Australia Service Medal.
Posting at Discharge: 2 Reinforcements 2/12th Field Regiment.
Served, Middle East & New Guinea.
The defenders of Tobruk did not surrender, they did not retreat. Their determination, bravery, and humour, combined with the aggressive tactics of their commanders, became a source of inspiration during some of the war's darkest days. In so doing, they achieved lasting fame as the "Rats of Tobruk". Gunner William Hume Babington was one of those men. (courtesy AWM)
William passed away at Culcairn Hospital.
WW2 Service Australian Army Rank Gunner VX42207
Medals: 1939/45 Star, Africa Star with 8th clasp, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, Australia Service Medal.
Posting at Discharge: 2 Reinforcements 2/12th Field Regiment.
Served, Middle East & New Guinea.
The defenders of Tobruk did not surrender, they did not retreat. Their determination, bravery, and humour, combined with the aggressive tactics of their commanders, became a source of inspiration during some of the war's darkest days. In so doing, they achieved lasting fame as the "Rats of Tobruk". Gunner William Hume Babington was one of those men. (courtesy AWM)
William passed away at Culcairn Hospital.
Medals: 1939/45 Star, Africa Star with 8th clasp, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, Australia Service Medal.
Posting at Discharge: 2 Reinforcements 2/12th Field Regiment.
Served, Middle East & New Guinea.
The defenders of Tobruk did not surrender, they did not retreat. Their determination, bravery, and humour, combined with the aggressive tactics of their commanders, became a source of inspiration during some of the war's darkest days. In so doing, they achieved lasting fame as the "Rats of Tobruk". Gunner William Hume Babington was one of those men. (courtesy AWM)
William passed away at Culcairn Hospital.
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