sir Edward Weary Dunlop By stmkod Jul 12, 1907 edward dunlop's birth sir edward dunlop was born on the 12th july 1907 in the town of Wangarrata Period: Jul 12, 1907 to Jul 2, 2008 sir edward dunlop Jul 8, 1927 sir edward dunlop moved to Melbourne edward dunlop moved to Melbourne and started going to Melbourne university, he studied medication Aug 15, 1930 sir edward dunlop was honoured to be named an australian rugby union player Jul 19, 1932 he made it to nationals and played against the all blacks May 29, 1938 edward dunlop left australia by boat aswell as becoming a member of the royal college of surgeons Aug 27, 1942 At war, Sir Edward dunlop was captured by the Japanese and became a prisoner of war Aug 25, 1943 his leader ship skills allowed him to lead the pow camps Jun 13, 1945 he and the other men held hostage were let free