Ammunition Company, PNG?

I'm trying to follow up on this man who had two service numbers. I'm particularly interested to find out what 16 A AMM COY means.
Thanks Dennis

Australia, World War II Military Service Records, 1939-1945
HEAFORD, ARTHUR WILLIAM POVEY
Service Australian Army
Service Number NX151605 (N218541)
Date of Birth 19 May 1923
Place of Birth DUNGOG, NSW
Date of Enlistment 24 Dec 1942
Locality on Enlistment BONDI, NSW
Place of Enlistment PORT MORESBY, NEW GUINEA
Next of Kin HEAFORD, WILLIAM
Date of Discharge 17 Jan 1946
Rank Private
Posting at Discharge 16 A AMM COY

 

Hi Dennis,
He has two numbers as he transferred from militia forces to 2nd AIF. Have a look at halfway down page 7 of his service records as it is noted there-

Digital Item Page Gallery

I read 16 A AMM COY as 16th Australian Ordnance Ammunition Company.

He was a storeman and was involved in storing/moving ammunition and ordnance around.

There is an interview here with a soldier who served in the the unit that you can get some further details from-

Australians at War Film Archive

Scott

 

Thanks Scott. Much appreciated. I'll have to learn how to get those digital images.
Regards Dennis

 

Dennis,

Most Australian WW2 service records are digitally available at National Archives-. Just use this search facility-

https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/SearchScreens/BasicSearch.aspx

Scott

 

Thanks again Scott