James Joseph Anlezark (1919 - 1985)

Born 2 Mar 1919 in Wingello, New South Wales, Australia

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Died 1985 at about age 65 in New South Wales, Australia

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Biography

James Joseph Anlezark was born on 2nd March 1919 at Wingello, New South Wales, Australia. He was the eldest son of Edward Anlezark and Rachel Jeffery. He was a great great grandson of Trooper Thomas Anlezark of the New South Wales Corps.

James Anlezark is a Military Veteran.
Served in the Second Australian Imperial Force 1940-1945
2/13th Australian Infantry Battalion

On 18th June 1940, James enlisted in the Second Australian Imperial force during the 2nd World War.^[1] He was a member of he 2/13th Australian Infantry Battalion; the 'Devil's Own', 9th Division. As such, James was a Rat of Tobruk. The 2/13th were the first Australian battalion to fight against German troops in the Second World War. They later also fought at Borneo and Brunei.^[2] He was discharged on 7th November 1945.

James married Doreen Maude Firth in 1952 at Moss Vale, New South Wales.^[3]

He passed away in 1985 in New South Wales.^[4]

Sources

1. ↑ Australian War Memorial nominal roll: NX32551 Private James Joseph Anlezark
2. ↑ https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/U56056 Australian War Memorial unit record: 2/13th Australian Infantry Battalion]
3. ↑ New South Wales Marriage Index #10826/1952
4. ↑ New South Wales Death Index #202608/1985