ARIEL, Kenneth Frederick

ARIEL, Kenneth Frederick – A Southern Downs Veteran

CONFLICT : WWII
SERVICE NO : 414635
RANK : Corporal
UNIT : Royal Australian Air Force
ENLISTMENT DATE : 8/11/1941
AGE : 20
PLACE OF ENLISTMENT : Brisbane, Queensland
PLACE OF BIRTH : Winton, Queensland
RELIGION : Church of England
PRE-WAR OCCUPATION : Carpenter
DATE OF DEATH : 31/08/1988
PLACE OF BURIAL : Brisbane, Queensland

MEMORIALS : Yuleba War Memorial

View this person’s Service File : ARIEL, Kenneth Frederick

NOTES : Kenneth’s father Frederick Ariel QX57662 and his brother Arthur Richard Ariel Q228782 also served in WWII. He was discharged on 18 December 1945 after serving at Milne Bay and Port Moresby as a telegraphist. He enjoyed playing cricket, football and rifle shooting. After the war he worked as a bridge builder.

Read about Southern Downs Military History here.