Difference between revisions of "Lawrence Gerald McDonough"
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| − | | address = | + | | address = 33 Napoleon street, Cottesloe, Western Australia |
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| − | | nextofkin = Mrs Kathleen | + | | nextofkin = Mrs Kathleen McDonough |
| − | | regnumber = WX16380 | + | | regnumber = 16077 (RAAF) & WX16380 (Army) |
| − | | enlistmentdate = 8 Sep 1941 | + | | enlistmentdate = 20 Mar 1940 & 8 Sep 1941 |
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| + | Initial enlistment was with the RAAF (records not available), enlisting on 20 Mar 1940 in Perth, and he was discharged on 8 Jun 1941 while an Aircraftman 1 at the 1st Aircraft Depot in Laverton, Victoria. He appears to have returned to Western Australia, as his enlistment in the Army on 8 Sep 1941 was from an address in Cottesloe. A week after enlisting in the army he was allotted to the 10th Armoured Regiment at Northam camp. On 23 Nov 1941 he and his unit were transferred to Victoria. | ||
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| + | On 16 Dec 1942 his NOK was changed to his daughter Ida who was living at 229 Cambridge street, Wembley, and then on 6 Jul 1944 his second wife, Elizabeth Mary who he had married on 10 May 1944 and who was living at 94 Westbury street, St Kilda. | ||
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Discharged on medical grounds - sinusitis with bronchial asthma n 28 Mar 1945. | Discharged on medical grounds - sinusitis with bronchial asthma n 28 Mar 1945. | ||
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 13 Jan 1910 |
| Place of Birth | Armadale, Western Australia |
| Death | 1 Jan 1960 |
| Age at Enlistment | 30 years, 2 months |
| Occupation | Truck driver |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | 33 Napoleon street, Cottesloe, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs Kathleen McDonough |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 16077 (RAAF) & WX16380 (Army) |
| Date of Enlistment | 20 Mar 1940 & 8 Sep 1941 |
| Rank | Driver |
| Post War Details | |
| Medals |
1939-45 Star Africa Star Pacific Star War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
War Service
Initial enlistment was with the RAAF (records not available), enlisting on 20 Mar 1940 in Perth, and he was discharged on 8 Jun 1941 while an Aircraftman 1 at the 1st Aircraft Depot in Laverton, Victoria. He appears to have returned to Western Australia, as his enlistment in the Army on 8 Sep 1941 was from an address in Cottesloe. A week after enlisting in the army he was allotted to the 10th Armoured Regiment at Northam camp. On 23 Nov 1941 he and his unit were transferred to Victoria.
On 16 Dec 1942 his NOK was changed to his daughter Ida who was living at 229 Cambridge street, Wembley, and then on 6 Jul 1944 his second wife, Elizabeth Mary who he had married on 10 May 1944 and who was living at 94 Westbury street, St Kilda.
Discharged on medical grounds - sinusitis with bronchial asthma n 28 Mar 1945.
Post War
Notes
Lawrence's Africa Star came with the 8th Army Clasp.