BUCHHOLZ, Elliot ‘Keith’ (1923- 2012)

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BUCHHOLZ, Elliot ‘Keith’ (1923- 2012)

Born in New South Wales, to parents Louis Herman Buchholz and Flora Ellen nee Cameron, ‘Keith’ went to Walwa State School before continuing his education at College as a boarder from 1938 to 1940. During World War II, he enlisted on 4 April 1943 to serve with HQ 3rd Division in New Guinea. He was discharged on 25 May 1944.

‘Keith’ died on 5 April 2012 aged 88 years. He had lived at Oxenford on the Gold Coast.

Sources: Courier Mail (Brisb) 10 Apri, 2012. OGC 1938.