Bob Pratt - War Service

War Service

On 26 February 1942 Pratt enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), serving as a Corporal in the 7th Medical Receiving Station, defending airfields in the Pacific and in Borneo.

While in service, Pratt had the opportunity to play football, representing the Stores team in the RAAF competition. Playing at full-forward, Pratt helped Stores to the 1942 RAAF premiership, kicking three goals in the grand final against the "Rookies".

Pratt was discharged on 14 November 1945.

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