Arthur James Brierley
born 22.8.1919 Brisbane,Queensland
enlisted 9.9.1939
HMAS Kanimbla (Ordinary Seaman)
passed for Signalman 13.5.1940
HMAS Brisbane 14.12.1940-30.9.1942
Allied Intelligence Bureau until 25.3.1942 (in between above)
Good Conduct Badge 9.9.1943
passed Officer Training School No 17 and selected for General Service 20.3.1944
A/SubLt,RANR (B2482)
HMAS Cerberus
HMAS Glenelg 27.6.1944
awarded Modified Watch Keepers Certificate,HMAS Glenelg 11.9.1944
SubLt,RANR 20.9.1944
HMS Kuranda - O.C. Naval Beach Signal Station (C) 25.11.1944
HMAS Madang - Naval Beach Commando A,Borneo April 1945
HMAS Kapunda 5.10.1945
returned to Australia 16.10.1945
discharged 4.12.1945 (HMAS Moreton)
appointed to RANR 15.2.1951
appointed to RANVR as SubLt 3.8.1951
Lt,RANR 20.5.1953
resigned commission 11.11.1953
photo : searching a Japanese soldier's suitcase Kuching,Sarawak
22.9.1945
Photo courtesy of John Kennett
