Difference between revisions of "John Hinsley"
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| placeofdeath = Canberra, Australian Capital territory. | | placeofdeath = Canberra, Australian Capital territory. | ||
| enlistmentage = 18 years old | | enlistmentage = 18 years old | ||
− | | description = | + | | description = 5'8" (1.73m) tall; weight 126lbs; fair complexion, brown eyes, brown hair |
− | | height = | + | | height = 5'8" (1.73m) |
− | | weight = | + | | weight = 126lbs |
− | | complexion = | + | | complexion = fair |
− | | eyes = | + | | eyes = brown |
− | | hair = | + | | hair = brown |
| descriptionnote = | | descriptionnote = | ||
− | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Student |
− | | religion = | + | | religion = Church of England |
− | | address = Byford | + | | address = Walters road, Byford |
| relation = Father | | relation = Father | ||
− | | nextofkin = Mr Robert Hinsley | + | | nextofkin = Mr. Robert Hinsley |
− | | regnumber = W68028 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=5888836 W68028] |
| enlistmentdate = 29 Mar 1942 | | enlistmentdate = 29 Mar 1942 | ||
| rank = Private | | rank = Private | ||
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==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
− | On 29 Mar 1942 John enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps at Maddington and was allocated to the [[2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion]]. | + | On 29 Mar 1942 John enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps at Maddington and was allocated to the [[2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion]]. From 15 Mar until 27 May 1943 John attended a course at the 4th Australian Signals Training School. John was discharged on 27 Aug 1943 |
==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
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[[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Born WA ww2]] | [[Category:Born WA ww2]] | ||
− | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Student ww2]] |
+ | [[Category:Church of England ww2]] | ||
[[Category:2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion]] | [[Category:2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion]] | ||
[[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] |
Revision as of 21:30, 12 April 2021
Personal Information | |
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Date of Birth | 27 Mar 1924 |
Place of Birth | Kellerberrin, Western Australia |
Death | 26 Apr 2007, aged 83 |
Place of Death | Canberra, Australian Capital territory. |
Age at Enlistment | 18 years old |
Description |
5'8" (1.73m) tall ; 126lbs 57.153 kg ; fair complexion ; brown eyes ; brown hair |
Occupation | Student |
Religion | Church of England |
Address | Walters road, Byford |
Next of Kin | Father , Mr. Robert Hinsley |
Military Information | |
Reg Number | W68028 |
Date of Enlistment | 29 Mar 1942 |
Rank | Private |
Unit/Formation | 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion |
Post War Details | |
Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
John attended the Beenup (Byford) primary school in 1939.
War Service
On 29 Mar 1942 John enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps at Maddington and was allocated to the 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion. From 15 Mar until 27 May 1943 John attended a course at the 4th Australian Signals Training School. John was discharged on 27 Aug 1943
Post War
Notes
John's brother Lewis Hinsley served with the 2/23rd Battalion.