# Service history/destinations of my father WW11 Borneo

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**Created:** [11 February 2026 05:51 UTC](https://forum.naa.gov.au/t/service-history-destinations-of-my-father-ww11-borneo/2705 "2026-02-11T05:51:40Z")\
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**Author:** ![Jane1944](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f04885/32.png) [@Jane1944](https://forum.naa.gov.au/u/Jane1944)\
**Post date:** [11 February 2026 05:51 UTC](https://forum.naa.gov.au/t/service-history-destinations-of-my-father-ww11-borneo/2705/1 "2026-02-11T05:51:40Z")

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My father William Ogilvy Nicol

service# NX86536 2/24 AIB

fought in Borneo– [Tarakan]

He was discharged 29/4/1946

I would like to know more of his service as to where he embarked from Australia, the ship, & any further information you may have.

Thanking you

Jane Dorr