Albert Chamberlain
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Personal Information | |
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Date of Birth | 3 May 1917 |
Place of Birth | Armadale, Western Australia |
Age at Enlistment | 23 years, 11 months |
Description | |
Occupation | Poultry Framer |
Religion | Church of England |
Address | Railway avenue, Armadale, Western Australia |
Next of Kin | Father , Mr. John Thomas Chamberlain |
Military Information | |
Reg Number | W33105 |
Date of Enlistment | 6 Mar 1941 |
Rank | Gunner |
Unit/Formation | Fremantle Coastal Artillery |
Post War Details | |
Fate | Remained in Australia |
Medals |
War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
War Service
Albert was called up for Part time service on 6 Mar 1941, and when he was taken full time on 1 Aug 1941, he was a member of the 121st Reserve Motor Transport Company AASC, and remained so until 15 Aug 1942. On 13 Mar 1942 he was appointed Lance Bombardier, (implies that he was perhaps attached to an Artillery unit). On 15 Aug 1942 he was transferred to the 5th Anti Aircraft Battery, with the likelihood that he was required to revert to Private. From 25 - 30 Aug 1943 he moved briefly to Geraldton before rejoining his unit.
On 1 Jul 1943he had qualified for Proficiency Pay and was appointed Lance Bombardier. Albert was admitted to the 110th Australian Base Hospital on 3 Apr 1944 with Dermatitis and was released to LMCH on 20 April, with a return to his unit on 4 May 1944. Albert reverted to Gunner on 7 Sep 1944 on transfer to 1st Australian Base Depot Personnel in New South Wales. On 21 Nov 1944 he was transferred to HQ 1st Anti Aircraft Training Battalion
During 1943 Albert married Gwendoline Sarah Smith, whose address in October 1943 was 28 Locke street, Mosman Park and in September 1944 Gwen had moved to 36 Sewell street, East Fremantle. discharged 26 Nov 1945
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1954 - 1963 at 152 Forrest street, Fremantle, tanner; 1963 at 128 High road, Melville, driver;
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