Basil Catterns

Basil Catterns
Basil Catterns
	Basil Catterns (left) in action in New Guinea, 1944
Born	11 August 1917; Balmain, New South Wales
Died	30 March 2007 (aged 89)
Allegiance	Australia
Branch	Australian Army
Rank	Major
Unit	2/1st Battalion
Battles / wars	Second World War North African Campaign Battle of Bardia; British capture of Tobruk; ; New Guinea campaign Kokoda Track campaign Second Battle of Eora Creek; ; Battle of Buna–Gona; Aitape–Wewak campaign; ; ;
Awards	Military Cross; Mentioned in Despatches
Relations	Basil G. Catterns (uncle); Angela Catterns (daughter)

Basil Wilfred Thomas Catterns, MC (11 August 1917 – 30 March 2007) was an Australian businessman, citizen soldier and amateur yachtsman.

Basil Catterns
Basil Catterns (left) in action in New Guinea, 1944
Born	(1917-08-11)11 August 1917 Balmain, New South Wales
Died	30 March 2007(2007-03-30) (aged 89)
Allegiance	Australia
Branch	Australian Army
Rank	Major
Unit	2/1st Battalion
Battles / wars	Second World War North African Campaign Battle of Bardia British capture of Tobruk New Guinea campaign Kokoda Track campaign Second Battle of Eora Creek Battle of Buna–Gona Aitape–Wewak campaign
Awards	Military Cross Mentioned in Despatches
Relations	Basil G. Catterns (uncle) Angela Catterns (daughter)