Laurence John DIBBLE. 1913-1988 2WW and Post War Veteran until his retirement at aged 60 years.

No. 294612 Staff Sergeant Laurance John Dibble promoted to Warrant Officer Class 11 in the Australian Citizen Military Forces on 23 November 1939.  10th Field Brigade.
Army No. VX 60259.

Bombardier Laurence John Dibble served with the 2/8 Aust. Field Regiment 28 July 1941-14 January 1946.
1939-45 Star, Africa Star with Eighth Army Clasp, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, Australia Service Medal, Efficiency Medal and First Clasp.
Returned from Active Service Badge.
Interim Army VX700222   Full Time C.M.F.
12 October 1951 - 5 October 1952
Regular Army  - Warrant Officer Class 1. VX60259 Laurance John Dibble saw service in the Middle East from 1/11/1941 to 26/2/1943 and on his return to Australia he was posted to Borneo on 6/5/1945.

VX700222 Re-enlisted after WW2 to full time military service - retired WO1 (acting CPT. QM) 25 May 1971.
Australian Regular Army 6 October 1952 - 25 May 1971.

There is an Official Memorial for the above veteran erected at the Western Australian Garden of Remembrance which is situated adjacent to the Perth War Cemetery, Smyth Rd, Nedlands Western Australia.  Wall: 16 Row: F.

Sadly this is the only photo we have in the family of Laurance John Dibble in his uniform. Due to fires in earlier years.

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