William Albert Beattie
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 14 Dec 1913 |
| Place of Birth | Armadale, Western Australia |
| Death | 8 Apr 1981, aged 68 |
| Place of Death | Inglewood, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 28 years, 1 month |
| Occupation | Manager |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Address | 29 Dundas road, Maylands, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs. Marjorie Beattie |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W48896 & https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=5542629 427890] |
| Date of Enlistment | 27 Jan 1942 |
| Rank | Private & Leading Aircraftman |
| Unit/Formation | No. 85 Squadron RAAF |
| Post War Details | |
Pre War
On 19 Nov 1933 Bill had married Marjorie Fewster. Marjorie died on 1 Jun 2010 aged 97 in Bayswater.
Electoral Roll entries: 1937 at 51 Third avenue, Maylands, salesman; 1943 at 29 Dundas road, Maylands, radio technician.
War Service
On 27 Jan 1942 Bill was called up and commenced full time service from 5 Feb 1942 when he was posted to the 8th Supply Personnel Company. On 23 Mar 1942 he had the day at home under Doctors orders, before being discharged on 3 Apr 1942 in order to join the RAAF.
RAAF where his enlistment commenced on 11 Oct 1942.
Discharged from the RAAF on 19 Jul 1944.
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1980 at 29 Dundas road, Inglewood, radio technician
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