Difference between revisions of "Keith Robert Mills"
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| − | | dateofbirth = | + | | dateofbirth = 2 Jul 1923 |
| − | | placeofbirth = | + | | placeofbirth = Victoria Park, Western Australia |
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| − | | enlistmentage = | + | | enlistmentage = 18 years, 5 months |
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'10" (1.78m) tall; 152lbs weioght; fair omplexion, blue eyes, brown hair |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5'10" (1.78m) |
| − | | weight = | + | | weight = 152lbs |
| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = fair |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = blue |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = brown |
| − | | descriptionnote = | + | | descriptionnote = tip of right thumb amputated |
| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Carrier |
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Congregational |
| − | | address = | + | | address = Seventh road, Armadale, Western Australia |
| − | | relation = | + | | relation = Father |
| − | | nextofkin = | + | | nextofkin = Mr. E Mills |
| − | | regnumber = | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=4572228 46267] |
| − | | enlistmentdate = | + | | enlistmentdate = 13 Jan 1942 |
| − | | rank = | + | | rank = Leading Aircraftsman |
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| − | | medal1 = | + | | medal1 = Defence Medal |
| − | | medal2 = | + | | medal2 = War Medal 1939-45 |
| − | | medal3 = | + | | medal3 =Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
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==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| + | Keith enlisted in the RAAF on 13 Jan 1942 at [[No. 4 Recruit Depot RAAF]]. On 8 Feb 1942 he was transferred to [[No. 5 School of Technical Training RAAF]] at Pearce to begin training, before being transferred to [[No. 1 Engineering School RAAF]] in Melbourne. Early training completed he was now a Flight Mechanic and was posted to the [[No.4 Service Flying Training School RAAF]] on 31 Jul 1942 where he was promoted Leading Aircraftsman on 19 Oct 1942. | ||
| + | Following a period back with [[No.1 Engineering School RAAF]] to train as a Fitter IIE, Keith was posted to [[No. 7 Aircraft Depot RAAF]] at Tocumwal on the NSW side of the Murray River on 26 Mar 1943. As a result of his upskilling, his rank was reduced to AC1, but he was again promoted to Leading Aircraftsman on 1 Sep 1943. On 5 Feb 1944 Keith transferred at Tocumwal to the Base Torpedo Unit, remining there until 20 Jun 1944 when he was again transferred within Tocumwal, this time to [[No. 7 Operational Training Unit RAAF]] to work on [[Consolidated B-24 Liberator]] aircraft. Keith's next posting was on 9 Aug 1944 to [[No. 12 Aircraft Repair Depot RAAF]] before which he was granted Pre-embarkation Leave from 16 - 21 AUg 1944. The unit he was joining had recently moved to Darwin having moved from Werribee in Victoria. | ||
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| + | The war over, on 7 Dec 1945 Keith was transferred to [[RAAF Base Darwin]], remaining with them until he left Perth on 4 Mar 1946 to be processed for discharge which took place on 12 Apr 1946. | ||
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==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
| − | + | On 8 Feb 1998 Keith was living at 33 Dance drive, Middle Swan, Western Australia. | |
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Revision as of 16:18, 27 October 2023
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 2 Jul 1923 |
| Place of Birth | Victoria Park, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 18 years, 5 months |
| Description |
5'10" (1.78m) tall ; 152lbs 68.946 kg ; fair complexion ; blue eyes ; brown hair ; tip of right thumb amputated |
| Occupation | Carrier |
| Religion | Congregational |
| Address | Seventh road, Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr. E Mills |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 46267 |
| Date of Enlistment | 13 Jan 1942 |
| Rank | Leading Aircraftsman |
| Post War Details | |
| Medals |
Defence Medal War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
War Service
Keith enlisted in the RAAF on 13 Jan 1942 at No. 4 Recruit Depot RAAF. On 8 Feb 1942 he was transferred to No. 5 School of Technical Training RAAF at Pearce to begin training, before being transferred to No. 1 Engineering School RAAF in Melbourne. Early training completed he was now a Flight Mechanic and was posted to the No.4 Service Flying Training School RAAF on 31 Jul 1942 where he was promoted Leading Aircraftsman on 19 Oct 1942.
Following a period back with No.1 Engineering School RAAF to train as a Fitter IIE, Keith was posted to No. 7 Aircraft Depot RAAF at Tocumwal on the NSW side of the Murray River on 26 Mar 1943. As a result of his upskilling, his rank was reduced to AC1, but he was again promoted to Leading Aircraftsman on 1 Sep 1943. On 5 Feb 1944 Keith transferred at Tocumwal to the Base Torpedo Unit, remining there until 20 Jun 1944 when he was again transferred within Tocumwal, this time to No. 7 Operational Training Unit RAAF to work on Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft. Keith's next posting was on 9 Aug 1944 to No. 12 Aircraft Repair Depot RAAF before which he was granted Pre-embarkation Leave from 16 - 21 AUg 1944. The unit he was joining had recently moved to Darwin having moved from Werribee in Victoria.
The war over, on 7 Dec 1945 Keith was transferred to RAAF Base Darwin, remaining with them until he left Perth on 4 Mar 1946 to be processed for discharge which took place on 12 Apr 1946.
Post War
On 8 Feb 1998 Keith was living at 33 Dance drive, Middle Swan, Western Australia.
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