Walter Peeler
Full name:
Walter Peeler, VC, BEM
Born:
Barkers Creek
Vic
Australia
Died:
Melbourne
Vic
Australia
Occupation:
Labourer
Fate:
Repatriated to Australia 2 times
Highest rank:
Warrant Officer Class 2
Enlistment:
Decorations/ commendations:
Victoria Cross (VC), British Empire Medal (BEM), World War I service medals, World War II service medals, Coronation medals
Service:
Australian Army
Service Number:
114, VX8345
Conflict:
World War I 1914-1918, World War II 1939-1945
Military event:
Battle of Broodseinde 1917, Battle of Damour 1941, Battle of Java 1942, Battle of Leuwillang 1942, Battle of Merdjayoun 1941, Battle of Messines 1917, Netherland East Indies Campaign 1941-1942, Syrian Campaign 1941, Third Battle of Ypres 1917, Western Front 1916-1918
Unit:
3rd Australian Pioneer Battalion AIF, 2/2nd Australian Pioneer Battalion AIF