Difference between revisions of "Keith Robert Mills"
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| address = Seventh road, Armadale, Western Australia | | address = Seventh road, Armadale, Western Australia | ||
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| − | | nextofkin = Mr. | + | | nextofkin = Mr. Emanuel Mills |
| regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=4572228 46267] | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=4572228 46267] | ||
| enlistmentdate = 13 Jan 1942 | | enlistmentdate = 13 Jan 1942 | ||
| rank = Leading Aircraftsman | | rank = Leading Aircraftsman | ||
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| medal1 = Defence Medal | | medal1 = Defence Medal | ||
| medal2 = War Medal 1939-45 | | medal2 = War Medal 1939-45 | ||
| − | | medal3 =Australian Service Medal 1939-45 | + | | 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]]. | + | Keith enlisted in the RAAF on 13 Jan 1942 at [[No. 4 Recruit Depot RAAF]]. Having completed the basic Recruit Drill Course, on 8 Feb 1942 Keith was transferred to [[No. 5 School of Technical Training RAAF]] at Pearce to begin the No. 38 Trainee Fitter Course, before being transferred on 6 May 1942 to [[No. 1 Engineering School RAAF]] at Ascot Vale in Melbourne to undertake the No. 74 Trainee Flight Mechanic Course. While in Melbourne Keith had been hospitalised from 9 - 13 May 1942 in the [[No. 2 RAAF Hospital]].On 31 Jul 1942, with early training completed he was now a Flight Mechanic and was posted to the [[No. 4 Service Flying Training School RAAF]] at Geraldton 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 | + | Following a period back with [[No. 1 Engineering School RAAF]] to undertake a Fitter IIE Conversion Course followed by the No. 126 Fitter IIE Conversion Course. 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 remustering, his rank was reduced to AC1, but he was again promoted to Leading Aircraftsman on 1 Sep 1943. On 5 Feb 1944 Keith transferred to the [[Base Torpedo Unit RAAF]] at Nowra to undertake the No. 9 Fitter 2E Course. On 20 Jun 1944 Keith was again transferred, 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. He joined the unit on 28 Oct 1944 in Darwin. |
| − | + | With the war over, on 7 Dec 1945 Keith was transferred to [[RAAF Base Darwin]], remaining with them until he left for [[No. 5 Personnel Depot RAAF]] in Perth on 4 Mar 1946. There his discharge was progressed and subsequently it took place on 12 Apr 1946. | |
==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
| − | + | On 8 Feb 1998 Keith was living at 33 Dance drive, Middle Swan, Western Australia. | |
===Notes=== | ===Notes=== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
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===External Links=== | ===External Links=== | ||
| − | {{DEFAULTSORT: | + | {{DEFAULTSORT:Mills , Keith Robert}} |
[[Category:RAAF ww2]] | [[Category:RAAF ww2]] | ||
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Born Australia ww2]] |
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Born WA ww2]] |
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Congregational ww2]] |
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Carrier ww2]] |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] |
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[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:49, 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. Emanuel Mills |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 46267 |
| Date of Enlistment | 13 Jan 1942 |
| Rank | Leading Aircraftsman |
| Unit/Formation | 12th Aircraft Repair Unit RAAF |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
| 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. Having completed the basic Recruit Drill Course, on 8 Feb 1942 Keith was transferred to No. 5 School of Technical Training RAAF at Pearce to begin the No. 38 Trainee Fitter Course, before being transferred on 6 May 1942 to No. 1 Engineering School RAAF at Ascot Vale in Melbourne to undertake the No. 74 Trainee Flight Mechanic Course. While in Melbourne Keith had been hospitalised from 9 - 13 May 1942 in the No. 2 RAAF Hospital.On 31 Jul 1942, with early training completed he was now a Flight Mechanic and was posted to the No. 4 Service Flying Training School RAAF at Geraldton 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 undertake a Fitter IIE Conversion Course followed by the No. 126 Fitter IIE Conversion Course. 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 remustering, his rank was reduced to AC1, but he was again promoted to Leading Aircraftsman on 1 Sep 1943. On 5 Feb 1944 Keith transferred to the Base Torpedo Unit RAAF at Nowra to undertake the No. 9 Fitter 2E Course. On 20 Jun 1944 Keith was again transferred, 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. He joined the unit on 28 Oct 1944 in Darwin.
With the war over, on 7 Dec 1945 Keith was transferred to RAAF Base Darwin, remaining with them until he left for No. 5 Personnel Depot RAAF in Perth on 4 Mar 1946. There his discharge was progressed and subsequently it 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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