Vincent Sydney Polin (1882–1955)
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.
Original Publication
Additional Resources
- World War I service record, item B2455, POLIN VINCENT SYDNEY (National Archives of Australia)
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Polin, Peter Aloysius (father)
- Polin, Ethel Elizabeth (sister)
Citation details
'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 5 October 2024.
Vincent Sydney Polin, n.d. photographer unknown
from Bank of NSW Roll of Honour
Life Summary [details]
Alternative Names
- 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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