Difference between revisions of "James Butler Boyd"
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| − | | dateofbirth = | + | | dateofbirth = 26 May 1912 |
| − | | placeofbirth = | + | | placeofbirth = Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| death = 29 Jul 1977, aged 65 | | death = 29 Jul 1977, aged 65 | ||
| placeofdeath = Rivervale, Western Australia | | placeofdeath = Rivervale, Western Australia | ||
| − | | enlistmentage = | + | | enlistmentage = 29 years 11 months |
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'5¾" (1.68m); fair complexion, grey eyes, and brown hair. |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5'5¾" (1.68m) |
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| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = fair |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = grey |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = brown |
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| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Brickmaker |
| religion = Church of England | | religion = Church of England | ||
| − | | address = Byford, Western Australia | + | | address = Clifton road, Byford, Western Australia |
| relation = wife | | relation = wife | ||
| nextofkin = Mrs Gertrude Elizabeth Boyd | | nextofkin = Mrs Gertrude Elizabeth Boyd | ||
| − | | regnumber = WX36811 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=6365583 W62275 & WX36811] |
| − | | enlistmentdate = | + | | enlistmentdate = 22 Apr 1942 |
| − | | rank = | + | | rank = Private |
| − | | unit = | + | | unit = 11th Battalion |
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| − | | medal1 = | + | | medal1 = Pacific Star |
| − | | medal2 = | + | | medal2 = Defence Medal |
| − | | medal3 = | + | | medal3 = War Medal 1939-45 |
| − | | medal4 = | + | | medal4 = Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
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==Pre War== | ==Pre War== | ||
| − | + | Prior to the war James was employed at the Byford State brickworks. | |
==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| + | Enlisted in the CMF on 26 Apr 1942, he was called up for full time duty on 20 Jul 1942, and sent to the 13th Training Battalion at Northam camp. Following the completion of his training he was posted on 6 Feb 1943 to the 11th (City of Perth) Battalion classified as a Driver Mechanic. On 21 Feb 1943 the unit left for South Australia, and from there the Northern Territory, arriving there on 10 Mar 1943. Soon after arrival in the Northern Territory he transferred to the 2nd AIF on 15 Apr 1943. On 1 Jul 1943 he was granted Proficiency Pay. | ||
| + | From 28 Oct until 12 Nov 1943 he was detached to the 12th Division Reception Camp as a driver, and from 22 Nov 1943 until 12 Dec 1943 he was detached to the 128th Brigade Workshops. James was granted home leave from Adelaide River between 27 Feb and 23 Mar 1944. On 25 Nov 1944 he embarked on the ''USAT Jane Adams'' in Darwin for Jacquinot Nay in New Guinea where he disembarked on 3 Dec 1944. Returning to Australia, James embarked on the HMT Taroona at Jacquinot Bay on 15 Apr 1945, and disembarked in Brisbane on 21 Apr 1945. On 24 May 1945 while on leave he entered the 109th Australian Convalescent Depot with dermatitis and acne problems. The result was a medical reclassification to B1 "Skin". | ||
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| + | Discharged from 109th Australian Convalescent Depot on 3 Jul 1945, rather than return to his unit, he was discharged on 5 Jul 1945. | ||
==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
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Revision as of 17:35, 8 November 2019
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 26 May 1912 |
| Place of Birth | Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| Death | 29 Jul 1977, aged 65 |
| Place of Death | Rivervale, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 29 years 11 months |
| Description | 5'5¾" (1.68m) tall ; ; fair complexion ; grey eyes ; brown hair |
| Occupation | Brickmaker |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Clifton road, Byford, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | wife , Mrs Gertrude Elizabeth Boyd |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W62275 & WX36811 |
| Date of Enlistment | 22 Apr 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 11th Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Pacific Star Defence Medal War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
Prior to the war James was employed at the Byford State brickworks.
War Service
Enlisted in the CMF on 26 Apr 1942, he was called up for full time duty on 20 Jul 1942, and sent to the 13th Training Battalion at Northam camp. Following the completion of his training he was posted on 6 Feb 1943 to the 11th (City of Perth) Battalion classified as a Driver Mechanic. On 21 Feb 1943 the unit left for South Australia, and from there the Northern Territory, arriving there on 10 Mar 1943. Soon after arrival in the Northern Territory he transferred to the 2nd AIF on 15 Apr 1943. On 1 Jul 1943 he was granted Proficiency Pay.
From 28 Oct until 12 Nov 1943 he was detached to the 12th Division Reception Camp as a driver, and from 22 Nov 1943 until 12 Dec 1943 he was detached to the 128th Brigade Workshops. James was granted home leave from Adelaide River between 27 Feb and 23 Mar 1944. On 25 Nov 1944 he embarked on the USAT Jane Adams in Darwin for Jacquinot Nay in New Guinea where he disembarked on 3 Dec 1944. Returning to Australia, James embarked on the HMT Taroona at Jacquinot Bay on 15 Apr 1945, and disembarked in Brisbane on 21 Apr 1945. On 24 May 1945 while on leave he entered the 109th Australian Convalescent Depot with dermatitis and acne problems. The result was a medical reclassification to B1 "Skin".
Discharged from 109th Australian Convalescent Depot on 3 Jul 1945, rather than return to his unit, he was discharged on 5 Jul 1945.
Post War
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