William T. Owen
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Lieutenant Colonel William Taylor Owen (27 May 1905 – 29 July 1942) was an Australian Army officer who served during the Second World War. A survivor of the Battle of Rabaul, he was killed in action leading the 39th Battalion during the Kokoda Track campaign.
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William Taylor Owen | |
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Born | (1905-05-27)27 May 1905 Nagambie, Victoria |
Died | 29 July 1942(1942-07-29) (aged 37) † Kokoda, New Guinea |
Buried | Bomana War Cemetery |
Allegiance | Australia |
Service/ | Australian Army |
Years of service | 1940–1942 |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Service number | VX45223 |
Commands held | 39th Battalion (1942) |
Battles/wars | Second World War |
Awards | Mentioned in Despatches Distinguished Service Cross (United States) |
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