SPARROW FORCE
Dutch West Timor & Portuguese East Timor
1941-1942
Most recent update  ...  4th April, 2013
With heavy hearts, we report the passing of Edwin (Harry) Medlin of Crafers West, S.A.
Lieut E.H. Medlin, SX 13860, 2/1st Fort. Eng. RAE, later Dr. & Prof. Adelaide University.
Harry was pivotal in production of 'Footsteps of Sparrow Force' and 'Guns & Gear of Sparrow Force'
Thank you Harry. We are all enriched with your acquaintance. R.i.p., E.H.M. 4/1/1920 - 6/3/2013
 
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A Short History—
Pre-embarkation
           Dutch West Timor 
           Portuguese East Timor

Sparrow Force Units—

Australian, British & N.E.I:
2/40th Infantry Battalion 
          
 2/1st Heavy Battery, Fortress Engineers, Signals
           2/11th Field Company 
           2/12th Field Ambulance 
           18th Anti-Tank Battery 
           75th Light Aid Detachment
           22nd Dental Unit
           Australian Army Service Corps
           23rd Brigade Signals     
           2nd Independent Company
           79th Light Anti-Aircraft Battery
           Netherlands East Indies Forces

Gallery
 Unit groups
           Personnel
           To Darwin 1941   
           Timor 1941-1942   
           Japanese 
           Today          
           Memorials 

Archives—
  A Timeline    
           
Nominal Rolls 
            Other 'Bird' Forces

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