Able Smn
Andrew
William George
"Happy"
Huston
DSM
Born in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Ancestors 
Son of William John Huston
and Violet Irene (Holness) Huston
[sibling(s) unknown]
Died
at age 20
in Indonesia
Profile last modified
| Created 28 Oct 2019
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Biography
Andrew William George 'Happy' Huston DSM was born on 25th December 1923 at Annerley, Queensland, Australia. He was a son of William Huston and Violet Holness.
On 20th March 1942, Andrew enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy.[1] He was a member of the special commando group, Z Force, making the successful 1943 Operation Jaywick raid on Singapore Harbour and the unsuccessful 1944 repeat raid. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal.[2] Huston and Warne were separated from the main commando group making their escape from Singapore on 11th October. Huston died of illness on 1st November. Warne evaded the Japanese until March 1945, however was then tortured and died in captivity weeks later.
Able Smn Andrew Huston DSM died of illness during the Second World War.
Andrew William George Huston's name is located at panel 3 in the Commemorative Area at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra. He is commemorated at Kranji War Cemetery, Singapore and Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England.[3] Next of kin was listed as M Huston.
Sources
- ↑ Australian War Memorial nominal roll: B3312 Able Seaman Andrew William George Huston; accessed 29 Oct 2019
- ↑ Australian War Memorial honours and awards: B3312 Able Seaman Andrew William George Huston; accessed 29 Oct 2019
- ↑ Australian War Memorial roll of honour: B3312 Able Seaman Andrew William George Huston; accessed 29 Oct 2019
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Categories: Z Special Unit, Australia, World War II | Distinguished Service Medal (United Kingdom) | 1939-1945 Star | Pacific Star | War Medal 1939-1945 | Australia Service Medal 1939-1945 | Died in Military Service, Australia, World War II