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Edward Francis McSweeney VX43944

August 17, 2013

Hello Mac

I am trying to find out how the above Australian Soldier was captured and any details of where he was incarcerated. He was in the 4 Reserve Motor Transport Company which travelled on the “Sibajak” to Singapore in 1941.

Mc Sweeney played for the Australian Rules Club Essendon. I am currently researching all the AFL players who have had war service and would welcome any further detail.

Yours Sincerely
BC Cullen


Barbara,

Edward McSweeney was born at North Melbourne on 10/09/1903 his next of Kin was Maurice McSweeney,

A photo of MS Sibajak is attached.

MS Sibajak sailed from Sydney  in Convoy US 11B on 17/9/1941 arriving at Singapore via Fremantle on 5/10/1941

4 Reserve Motor Transport Company was made up of 22 Corporals and Privates.

Regret I cannot find Edward as a Japanese POW.

Regards,
Mac
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