HOLDEN, Terence John

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HOLDEN, Terence John

Born on·17 February 1945 at Stawell, the son of M J Holden, he was enrolled at Geelong College from 13 February 1957 until December 1962. In 1958, he was a member of the Under 14 A Football Team and gained House Colours in Athletics, Football, Rowing and Tennis. He was also a CSM in the Cadet Corps.

During the Vietnam War, he was called up under the National Service Scheme and served (No. 3788529) in Vietnam. The Department of Veterans’ Affairs lists him with Vietnam Service (National Service) as a Private with the 85 Transport Platoon Royal Australian Army Service Corps from 16 April 1967 to 29 January 1968.

Sources: Department of Veterans’ Affairs (Nominal Roll); ‘Geelong Collegians at the Second world war and Subsequent Conflicts’ compiled by J. Affleck p 566 (citing The Pegasus; Australian War Memorial). OGC 1958.