Historical information

"Bernard Junck" enlisted No. VX21273 age 21 years in 2/2nd Pioneers on 3.6.1940. Embarked for the Middle East on 7.7.1941. Wounded in Action with GSW to the left foot 9.7.1941. Rejoined unit 4.8.1941. Embarked from the Middle East and disembarked at Batavia Java. Reported missing approx. 7.3.1942 then as POW. Transported to Japan on 15.1.1945, recovered at Omuta, Japan on 13.9.1945. Transferred to Manila then to Sydney and discharged from the AIF on 18.12.1945 with the rank of Private.
Part of the Bennetts Collection.

Physical description

sepia toned head and shoulder photograph of an Australian soldier in uniform. Soldier is wearing an open neck shirt. Slouch hat unpinned. Back of photograph has postcard format in black. Handwritten details of soldier in black ink on back.

Inscriptions & markings

Hand written in black ink on back of photograph: "VX212273 Pte B. JUNCK, B Coy, 2/2 PIONEERS, AIF ABROAD".