Difference between revisions of "Claude Vincent Kinsella"
From Our Contribution
Line 24: | Line 24: | ||
| enlistmentdate = 16 Jul 1942 | | enlistmentdate = 16 Jul 1942 | ||
| rank = Captain | | rank = Captain | ||
− | | unit = 12th (Jarrah) VDC Battalion | + | | unit = [[12th (Jarrah) VDC Battalion]] |
| fate1 = Remained in Australia | | fate1 = Remained in Australia | ||
| fate2 = | | fate2 = | ||
Line 60: | Line 60: | ||
==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
− | Enlisted as a Private on 26 Apr 1942 in Armadale, he was appointed 2IC of 'A' Company on 2 Sep 1942 at Jarrahdale, and subsequently promoted to Lieutenant on 4 Nov 1942. Claude completed a Company Commanders Course at Harvey between 1 and 22 Aug 1943, and on completion of the course he was appointed 'A' Company Commander of the 12th VDC Battalion. On 5 Oct 1943 he was promoted to Captain. | + | Enlisted as a Private on 26 Apr 1942 in Armadale, he was appointed 2IC of 'A' Company on 2 Sep 1942 at Jarrahdale, and subsequently promoted to Lieutenant on 4 Nov 1942. Claude completed a Company Commanders Course at Harvey between 1 and 22 Aug 1943, and on completion of the course he was appointed 'A' Company Commander of the [[12th (Jarrah) VDC Battalion]]. On 5 Oct 1943 he was promoted to Captain. |
Claude's Army Number was reallocated to W93460 on 7 Feb 1944. His appointment was terminated on 15 Oct 1945 and he was placed on the Reserve List. | Claude's Army Number was reallocated to W93460 on 7 Feb 1944. His appointment was terminated on 15 Oct 1945 and he was placed on the Reserve List. | ||
Line 79: | Line 79: | ||
[[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Born WA ww2]] | [[Category:Born WA ww2]] | ||
− | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Forrester ww2]] |
+ | {{Category:]] | ||
[[Category:12th (Jarrah) VDC Battalion]] | [[Category:12th (Jarrah) VDC Battalion]] | ||
[[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] |
Revision as of 02:45, 12 October 2020
Personal Information | |
---|---|
Date of Birth | 5 Nov 1903 |
Place of Birth | Bunbury, Western Australia |
Death | 26 Mar 1965, aged 61 |
Place of Death | Kelmscott, Western Australia |
Age at Enlistment | 38 years, 8 months |
Description |
6'1" (1.85m) tall ; 173lbs 78.471 kg ; fair complexion ; blue eyes ; brown hair |
Occupation | Forest Officer |
Religion | Church of England |
Address | Gleneagle via Armadale, Western Australia |
Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs Gladys Muriel Kinsella |
Military Information | |
Reg Number | W68139 & W93460 |
Date of Enlistment | 16 Jul 1942 |
Rank | Captain |
Unit/Formation | 12th (Jarrah) VDC Battalion |
Post War Details | |
Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
Claude married Gladys Muriel Bright during 1927. Daughter Florence Joan was born during 1932.
Electoral Roll entries: 1925 at 6 Joel terrace, Perth, forest guard; 1931 - 1937 at Jarrahdale, assistant forester;
War Service
Enlisted as a Private on 26 Apr 1942 in Armadale, he was appointed 2IC of 'A' Company on 2 Sep 1942 at Jarrahdale, and subsequently promoted to Lieutenant on 4 Nov 1942. Claude completed a Company Commanders Course at Harvey between 1 and 22 Aug 1943, and on completion of the course he was appointed 'A' Company Commander of the 12th (Jarrah) VDC Battalion. On 5 Oct 1943 he was promoted to Captain.
Claude's Army Number was reallocated to W93460 on 7 Feb 1944. His appointment was terminated on 15 Oct 1945 and he was placed on the Reserve List.
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1954 at Gleneagles, forester; 1958 at First avenue, Kelmscott, forester
Gladys died on 13 Jan 1985, aged 83.
Notes
External Links
{{Category:]]