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This book tells the story of those Queensland University students of ‘U’ Company, 15th Battalion during its brief existence by William Park. In November 1941, about 100 university students began their short-term compulsory military training with the 15th Infantry Battalion. Most were aged 19-22, had daytime jobs and were evening or external students from the arts, commerce and law faculties. They were ambitious, hard-working young men anxious to make their way in the world. Their compulsory military training was due to end on 4 February 1942 and the students would then be released to return to their jobs and continue their part-time studies. The outbreak of the Pacific War on 7 December changed everything. In April 1942, the 15th Battalion was given 24 hours’ notice to move from Caloundra to Townsville. In January 1943 the Battalion went to New Guinea to take part in the Salamaua and Lae campaigns and did not return to Brisbane until July 1944. In November it was sent to fight in Bougainville. The Battalion finally returned home in January 1946. After the war, most returned to resume their studies and jobs within the community. While the army saw these men as best employed as infantry soldiers, the summary of their later lives is populated with professors, managing directors and chief executive officers, lawyers, doctors and captains of industry. Count the numbers who have received an honour or award or have been decorated for their extraordinary achievements and the proportion is simply staggering.
 
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SKU:9780980658279
Quantity:1 item(s) available
Author/s: William Park
History Of: story of those Queensland University students of ‘U’ Company, 15th Battalion World War 2
Printing Year: 2010
Infantry Battalion: 15th
Printing &/or Publishing Information: Big Sky Publishing
ISBN: 9780980658279
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 385
Condition: new
Weight:0.55 kg
Price:$ 34.50
 
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