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Neall, Oliver Zachariah

Date of birth:
1908 (Lake Mundi/Victoria, Australia)
Date of death:
February 1999 (Gilles Plains/South Australia, Australia)
Nationality:
Australian (1901-present, Federal Monarchy)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Private
Unit:
2/8th Australian Infantry Battalion, Australian Army
Awarded on:
May 9th, 1941
"For supreme gallantry & initiative at Tobruk on 21 January 1941."
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"For his gallantry in destroying Italian tanks during the Australian attack on the strongpoint of Fort Pilastrino, Tobruk on 21 January 1941."
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)

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