1905 - 1992
William John Read Australian Military
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Details
| Birthday |
18th September, 1905
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| Birthplace |
Hobart, Tasmania (Australia)
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| Died |
29th June, 1992
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| Place of Death |
Ballarat, Victoria (Australia)
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| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo
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| Nationality |
Australian
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| Occupation Text |
Colonial official, Military officer, Civil Servant
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| Occupation |
Military
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| Year(s) Active |
1929-1963
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William John (Jack) Read (born 18 September 1905, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia; died 29 June 1992, Ballarat, Victoria (Australia)), was an Australian Coastwatcher on Bougainville Island in New Guinea during World War II. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross by the United States for his service during World War II in the Solomon Islands campaign and the New Guinea campaign. His experiences and reports have become an important source for historians regarding the history of the coastwatchers.
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