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Revision as of 18:06, 6 May 2021

Andrew Wilkinson
Wilkinson Andrew.jpg
Personal Information
Date of Birth 30 Mar 1924
Place of Birth Perth, Western Australia
Death 27 May 2003, aged 79
Place of Death Nedlands, Western Australia
Age at Enlistment 18 years old
Description 5'7¼" (1.71m) tall ; ; fair complexion ; blue eyes ; fair hair ; scar on right elbow
Occupation Labourer
Religion Church of England
Address Fremantle road, Armadale, Western Australia
Next of Kin Father , Mr. William Wilkinson
Military Information
Reg Number W62109
Date of Enlistment 8 Apr 1942
Rank Private
Unit/Formation Headquarters New Guinea Force
Post War Details
Medals 1939-45 Star
Pacific Star
War Medal 1939-45
Australian Service Medal 1939-45



Pre War

War Service

From 8 Apr 1942 until 17 May 1942 Andrew was a member of the CMF's part time forces. On 18 May 1942 he commenced full time service posted to the 5th Labour Company who was detached to the ESB at Springhill from 22 Aug - 4 Sep 1942. With his unit, Andrew moved to Queensland where on 15 Oct 1942 they boarded HMT 1850 in Townsville for Port Moresby, disembarking on 17 Oct 1942. The unit was then renamed 5th Australian Employment Company.


On 16 Jan 1943 Andrew was transferred to the HQ New Guinea Force. On 17 Mar 1943 Andrew was found to be underage (18) and was transferred to 1st ACRC for return to Australia, and on 19 Mar 1943 he boarded HMT Duntroon in Port Moresby for Townsville, disembarking on 22 Mar 1943. he was retained in Townsville until he was qualified to serve in new Guinea. On 16 Jun 1943 (now aged 19) he boarded HMT Duntroon in Townsville for Port Moresby, disembarking 20 Jun 1943 he was sent to the 1st Australian Corps Base Camp, until he rejoined HQ New Guinea Force on 21 Jun 1943. He qualified for Proficiency Pay from 1 Jul 1943.


On 4 Dec 1943 Andrew was charged with neglecting to obey a Camp Order, and was awarded a 10/- fine ($1). On 15 Apr 1944 he and his unit boarded HMT Taroona for Townville which they reached on 17 Apr 1944. Following leave, on 6 May 1944 Andrew was posted to HQ New Guinea Force Rear Details. On 28 Sep 1944 Andrew transferred to HQ First Australian Army.


New Guinea 16 Jun 1943 - 17 Apr 1944 11 Oct 1944 - 2 Jun 1945


discharged 17 Jul 1946

Post War

In 1948 Andrew married Thelma Reid in Fremantle??

Electoral Roll entries: 1949 Railway parade, Armadale, labourer; (1963 - 1980 at 18 Saunders street, Swanbourne, foreman ??)

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