Sam Templeton
Samuel Victor Templeton | |
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| Born | 1900 Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| Died | 26 July 1942 (aged 41–42) near Kokoda, New Guinea |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Service | Australian Army |
| Rank | Captain |
| Commands | 'B' Company, 39th Battalion |
| Battles / wars | |
Captain Samuel Victor Templeton (1900 – 26 July 1942) was an officer in the Australian Army during the Second World War. He is well known for his actions with the 39th Battalion as the commander of 'B' Company during the First Battle of Kokoda and went missing in action on 26 July 1942 near the village of Oivi.
Templeton's Crossing was named in honour of Captain Sam Templeton. It is the first point where the Kokoda Track, from Port Moresby, crossed Eora Creek.