Private Gerald James Longley enlisted in the Australian Regular Army Special reserve (K), known as K Force on October 2, 1951 and was allocated to the infantry.
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He saw overseas service in Japan and Korea from March 3, 1952 to April 8, 1953. The principal unit Gerald served with was the First Battalion Royal Australian Regiment. Gerald was wounded in action in Korea on the December 8, 1952.
Gerald was a dedicated and hard working member of Yass Legacy for many years.
He will be sadly missed by us all.
For his service to his country Private Gerald Longley was awarded the following:
Australian Active Sevice Medal 1945-75 with Clasp Korea, the Korea Medal,
The United Nations Service Medal (Korea), The Australian Defence Medal and the Returned From Active Service Badge.
0 valiant hearts who to your glory came, through dust of conflict and through battle flame tranquil you lie, your knightly virtue proved your memory hallowed in the land you loved.
The hour has come for rest. This poppy-an emblem of sacrifice, the symbol of life offered in the service of ones country-is a link between our comrade and us who remain. We place it here-in rememberence.
Our beloved comrade- Private Gerald James Longley
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