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{{infobox soldier ww2 | {{infobox soldier ww2 | ||
| − | | image =[[File:Fuller_Mavis- | + | | image =[[File:Fuller_Mavis-Irene_1.jpg]] |
| − | | caption = | + | | caption = |
| − | | image2 = | + | | image2 =[[File:Fuller_Mavis-Irene.jpg]] |
| − | | caption2 = | + | | caption2 = courtesy Deb Hopper Wood |
| dateofbirth = 16 Oct 1921 | | dateofbirth = 16 Oct 1921 | ||
| placeofbirth = Fremantle, Western Australia | | placeofbirth = Fremantle, Western Australia | ||
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| placeofdeath = Mt Nasura, Western Australia | | placeofdeath = Mt Nasura, Western Australia | ||
| enlistmentage = 20 years, 7 months | | enlistmentage = 20 years, 7 months | ||
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'4½" (1.64m); wight 122 lbs; fair complexion, hazel eyes, light brown hair, small birth mark on right thigh |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5'4½" (1.64m) |
| − | | weight = | + | | weight = 122 lbs |
| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = fair |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = hazel |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = light brown |
| − | | descriptionnote = | + | | descriptionnote = small birth mark on right thigh |
| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Telephone Operator |
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Presbyterian |
| address = Roleystone, Western Australia | | address = Roleystone, Western Australia | ||
| − | | relation = | + | | relation = Mother |
| − | | nextofkin = | + | | nextofkin = Mrs Amelia Fuller |
| − | | regnumber = 99680 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=4947509 99680] |
| enlistmentdate = 22 May 1942 | | enlistmentdate = 22 May 1942 | ||
| rank = Corporal | | rank = Corporal | ||
| − | | unit = | + | | unit = [[HQ Western Area RAAF]] |
| fate1 = Remained in Australia | | fate1 = Remained in Australia | ||
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| fate3 = | | fate3 = | ||
| fate4 = | | fate4 = | ||
| − | | monument1 = | + | | monument1 = Roleystone Roll of Honour |
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| − | | medal1 = | + | | medal1 = War Medal 1939-45 |
| − | | medal2 = | + | | medal2 = Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
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==Pre War== | ==Pre War== | ||
| + | Electoral Roll entry: 1943 at Brookton road, Roleystone, telephone operator. Mavis had worked at the Roleystone Post Office as a Telephone Operator (Her father was the Post Master) | ||
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==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| + | Mavis enlisted at the [[No. 4 RAAF Recruiting Centre]] on 22 May 1942 and was mustered as a Telephone Operator Trade Group V. The following day she was posted to [[No. 4 Initial Training School RAAF]] at Victor Harbour in South Australia to undergoe basic drill training. On 6 Jul 1942 Mavis was posted to [[No. 9 Elementary Flying Training School RAAF]] at Cunderdin, and remained there until 23 Aug 1944. During that time she was remustered as a Trade Group IV Telephone Operator on 29 Sep 1942, and promoted Acting Corporal on 1 Aug 1943, and then Temporary Corporal from 1 Dec 1943. Mavis had completed an NCO's course between 31 Jan to 5 Feb 1944. | ||
| + | Her next posting was to [[No. 5 Initial Training School RAAF]] at Clontarf from 28 Aug 1944 until 26 Oct 1945 when she was transferred to RAAF HQ WA enroute to [[No. 5 Personnel Depot RAAF]] on 23 Nov 1945. Mavis was discharged on 29 Nov 1945. | ||
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| + | ==Post War== | ||
| + | During 1946 Mavis was a member of a musical group in Roleystone known as 'The Hilarions'. On 5 Feb 1949 Mavis married another member of the group, [[Phillip Herbert Martin DFC & Bar]] at St Andrew's church in Perth. They had four children, Deb, Anne, Glenda and Owen. | ||
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| + | [[File:Hilarions.jpg|450px]] The Hilarions - Mavis bottom centre | ||
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| − | + | Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1958 at River road, Kelmscott; 1968 - 1980 at 8 Dale street, Kelmscott. | |
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===Notes=== | ===Notes=== | ||
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[[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Born WA ww2]] | [[Category:Born WA ww2]] | ||
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Telephone Operator ww2]] |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category: Presbyterian ww2]] |
[[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:52, 23 December 2023
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 courtesy Deb Hopper Wood | |
| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 16 Oct 1921 |
| Place of Birth | Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Death | 15 Jun 2003, aged 81 |
| Place of Death | Mt Nasura, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 20 years, 7 months |
| Description |
5'4½" (1.64m) tall ; 122 lbs 55.338 kg ; fair complexion ; hazel eyes ; light brown hair ; small birth mark on right thigh |
| Occupation | Telephone Operator |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Address | Roleystone, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Mother , Mrs Amelia Fuller |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 99680 |
| Date of Enlistment | 22 May 1942 |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit/Formation | HQ Western Area RAAF |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
| Monument(s) | Roleystone Roll of Honour |
| Medals |
War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
Electoral Roll entry: 1943 at Brookton road, Roleystone, telephone operator. Mavis had worked at the Roleystone Post Office as a Telephone Operator (Her father was the Post Master)
War Service
Mavis enlisted at the No. 4 RAAF Recruiting Centre on 22 May 1942 and was mustered as a Telephone Operator Trade Group V. The following day she was posted to No. 4 Initial Training School RAAF at Victor Harbour in South Australia to undergoe basic drill training. On 6 Jul 1942 Mavis was posted to No. 9 Elementary Flying Training School RAAF at Cunderdin, and remained there until 23 Aug 1944. During that time she was remustered as a Trade Group IV Telephone Operator on 29 Sep 1942, and promoted Acting Corporal on 1 Aug 1943, and then Temporary Corporal from 1 Dec 1943. Mavis had completed an NCO's course between 31 Jan to 5 Feb 1944.
Her next posting was to No. 5 Initial Training School RAAF at Clontarf from 28 Aug 1944 until 26 Oct 1945 when she was transferred to RAAF HQ WA enroute to No. 5 Personnel Depot RAAF on 23 Nov 1945. Mavis was discharged on 29 Nov 1945.
Post War
During 1946 Mavis was a member of a musical group in Roleystone known as 'The Hilarions'. On 5 Feb 1949 Mavis married another member of the group, Phillip Herbert Martin DFC & Bar at St Andrew's church in Perth. They had four children, Deb, Anne, Glenda and Owen.
The Hilarions - Mavis bottom centre
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1958 at River road, Kelmscott; 1968 - 1980 at 8 Dale street, Kelmscott.
Notes