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Vincent Sydney Polin (1882–1955)

Vincent Sydney Polin, n.d. photographer unknown

Vincent Sydney Polin, n.d. photographer unknown

from Bank of NSW Roll of Honour

VINCENT SIDNEY POLIN was born on 2nd November, 1882, at Coonamble, New South Wales, the son of Mr. Peter Aloysius Polin and Mrs. Elizabeth Polin. He was educated at Riverview College, Sydney, and entered the Bank’s service at Coonamble on 27th November, 1902. His subsequent appointments were as follows:—Dubbo, June, 1904, where in January, 1907, he was appointed ledger-keeper; Head Office, in May, 1910; Coolamon (as teller) in July, 1911; and Lockhart, in August, 1913.

Vincent Polin enlisted in the A.I.F., and sailed by the “Orsova” on 14th July, 1915, with the 7th Reinforcements of the 3rd Battalion. He was promoted to quartermaster-sergeant, and later on to lieutenant.

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'Polin, Vincent Sydney (1882–1955)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/polin-vincent-sydney-23622/text32600, accessed 29 March 2024.

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Vincent Sydney Polin, n.d. photographer unknown

Vincent Sydney Polin, n.d. photographer unknown

from Bank of NSW Roll of Honour

Life Summary [details]

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  • Polin, Vincent Sidney
Birth

2 November, 1882
Coonamble, New South Wales, Australia

Death

22 May, 1955 (aged 72)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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