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ARNOLDT, Peter (1925-2013)

ARNOLDT, Peter (1925-2013)

Peter Arnoldt (HMAS Shropshire)

Peter Arnoldt (HMAS Shropshire)

After studying as a pupil at Kerang High School, Peter became a boarder at Geelong College in February 1941 remaining at School until December that year. In 1941 he played with the 2nd Football Team. He enlisted in the RAN in September 1942, was posted to HMAS Australia, then completed a radio officer’s course, before being posted to HMAS Shropshire on which he served for the remainder of his enlistment. He left the navy in December 1946.

Peter was the son of Captain Arthur Howard Arnoldt and his second wife Louisa Moutray nee Penfold. He died on 4 October 2013 in South Australia.

Sources: Mrs B Arnoldt. OGC 1937.
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