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Born: Lambassa, Fiji, 29th January, 1912.
Death: 8th October, 2011.
Date of Enlistment: 19th June, 1940.
Service No: VX22456
Ranks Held:
Final Rank: Lieutenant
Conflicts/Operations: Second World War, 1939-1945
Death: 8th October, 2011.
Date of Enlistment: 19th June, 1940.
Service No: VX22456
Ranks Held:
Final Rank: Lieutenant
Conflicts/Operations: Second World War, 1939-1945
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Award: The Order of the British Empire - Member (Military) (Imperial) Date Granted: 6th March, 1947 Citation: ARMY - Distinguished service in the SW Pacific |
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Meritorious service in the AITAPE-WEWAK areas 1945.
“Lieutenant Pring was bombardment Liaison Officer with H.M.A.S. ‘Vendetta’ and ‘Swan’ during 6 Division’s operations in Aitape-Wewak area and when no naval units were available was F.O.O. in action Dagua-Karawop Area. In a limited time he trained 5 officers as spotters and B.L.O’s to work on H.M.A.S. ‘Swan’, ‘Dubbo’, ‘Colac’, and ‘Deloraine’ in ops against Wewak and personally acted as B.L.O. for raids and bombardments on Kairiru and Mushu Islands softening enemy defences and silencing many coastal guns. The complete success of the naval bombardment on Red Beach was largely due to Lt. Pring’s work.” – Gazetted Citation.
“Lieutenant Pring was bombardment Liaison Officer with H.M.A.S. ‘Vendetta’ and ‘Swan’ during 6 Division’s operations in Aitape-Wewak area and when no naval units were available was F.O.O. in action Dagua-Karawop Area. In a limited time he trained 5 officers as spotters and B.L.O’s to work on H.M.A.S. ‘Swan’, ‘Dubbo’, ‘Colac’, and ‘Deloraine’ in ops against Wewak and personally acted as B.L.O. for raids and bombardments on Kairiru and Mushu Islands softening enemy defences and silencing many coastal guns. The complete success of the naval bombardment on Red Beach was largely due to Lt. Pring’s work.” – Gazetted Citation.