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Was a member of the Militia, being discharged on 10 Apr 1940. On 3 Feb 1941 he enlisted ion the RAAF, and was sent to No 5 Initial Training School at Pearce as an Aircraftsman Class 2. On 29 Mar 1941 he was promoted to Leading Aircraftman.
 
Was a member of the Militia, being discharged on 10 Apr 1940. On 3 Feb 1941 he enlisted ion the RAAF, and was sent to No 5 Initial Training School at Pearce as an Aircraftsman Class 2. On 29 Mar 1941 he was promoted to Leading Aircraftman.
  
Sergeant 19 Sep 1941
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Sergeant 19 Sep 1941  
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Embarked on 17 Nov 1941at Newcastle NSW for England, arriving there on 17 Feb 1942
 
Flight Sergeant 19 Mar 1942
 
Flight Sergeant 19 Mar 1942
 
Warrant Officer 19 Sep 1942
 
Warrant Officer 19 Sep 1942
Pilot Officer 9 Jun 1943
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Pilot Officer 9 Jun 1943 in North Africa
Flying Officer 9 Dec 1943
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Flying Officer 9 Dec 1943 with 153 Squadron
On 29 Apr 1944 Roy married  
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Left 153 Squadron on 8 Jan 1944 From 11 - 21 Jan 1944 he undertook an Instructor's Course.
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On 29 Apr 1944 Roy married ????
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25 Oct 1944 he was at RAF Station Lyneham posted to HQ 116 Wing.
 
Acted as Flight Lieutenant from 1 Jan 1945 until 10 Aug 1945.
 
Acted as Flight Lieutenant from 1 Jan 1945 until 10 Aug 1945.
  
  
Appointment terminated 6 Feb 1946.
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Appointment terminated 6 Feb 1946 at 5 Personnel Depot.
  
 
==Post War==
 
==Post War==

Revision as of 17:14, 29 October 2019

Roy Joseph Austen-Smith
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Personal Information
Date of Birth 18 Apr 1916
Place of Birth Kelmscott, Western Australia
Age at Enlistment 24 years 10 months
Description 5'7" (1.70m) tall ; 138lbs
62.596 kg
; medium complexion ; green eyes ; brown hair
Occupation Timber machinist
Religion Church of England
Address Albany road, Armadale, Western Australia
Next of Kin Mother , Mrs Edith May Marion Smith
Military Information
Reg Number 406628
Date of Enlistment 3 Feb 1941
Rank Flight Lieutenant
Military Movement
1st Departure from Australia
Journey Dates 17 Nov 1941 ‒ 17 Feb 1942
Transfers
Journey Dates 28 Mar 1943 ‒ 29 Mar 1943
Transport Details aircraft England to Middle East
Post War Details
Medals 1939-45 Star
Aircrew Europe Star
Africa Star and rosette
Italy Star
Defence Medal
War Medal 1939-45
Australian Service Medal 1939-45



Pre War

Had attended Perth Boys School.

War Service

Was a member of the Militia, being discharged on 10 Apr 1940. On 3 Feb 1941 he enlisted ion the RAAF, and was sent to No 5 Initial Training School at Pearce as an Aircraftsman Class 2. On 29 Mar 1941 he was promoted to Leading Aircraftman.

Sergeant 19 Sep 1941 Embarked on 17 Nov 1941at Newcastle NSW for England, arriving there on 17 Feb 1942 Flight Sergeant 19 Mar 1942 Warrant Officer 19 Sep 1942 Pilot Officer 9 Jun 1943 in North Africa Flying Officer 9 Dec 1943 with 153 Squadron Left 153 Squadron on 8 Jan 1944 From 11 - 21 Jan 1944 he undertook an Instructor's Course. On 29 Apr 1944 Roy married ????

25 Oct 1944 he was at RAF Station Lyneham posted to HQ 116 Wing. Acted as Flight Lieutenant from 1 Jan 1945 until 10 Aug 1945.


Appointment terminated 6 Feb 1946 at 5 Personnel Depot.

Post War

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