Difference between revisions of "Alan Gordon Buckingham"
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| dateofbirth = 13 Apr 1924 | | dateofbirth = 13 Apr 1924 | ||
| − | | placeofbirth = Kelmscott, Western Australia | + | | placeofbirth = Railway avenue, Kelmscott, Western Australia |
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| enlistmentage = 21 years old | | enlistmentage = 21 years old | ||
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5' 8" (1.73m) tall; dark omplexion, brown eyes black hair, scars on front of left knee |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5' 8" (1.73m) |
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| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = dark |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = brown |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = black |
| − | | descriptionnote = | + | | descriptionnote = scars on front of left knee |
| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Warehouseman |
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Church of England |
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| − | | regnumber = WX42214 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=6368688 W96515 & WX42214] |
| − | | enlistmentdate = | + | | enlistmentdate = 15 Sep 194213 Apr 1945 |
| rank = Private | | rank = Private | ||
| unit = [[118th Australian General Hospital]] (Northam) | | unit = [[118th Australian General Hospital]] (Northam) | ||
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| − | | fate1 = | + | | fate1 = Returned to AUstralia |
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| − | | medal1 = | + | | medal1 = 1939-45 Star |
| − | | medal2 = | + | | medal2 = Pacific Star |
| − | | medal3 = | + | | medal3 = War Medal 1939-45 |
| − | | medal4 = | + | | medal4 = Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
| + | | medal5 = Australian Service Medal 1945-75 | ||
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==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| + | Original enlistment in the CMF took place on 1 Sep 1942, and he was called up for full time service on 15 Sep 1942. On 1 Sep 1942 he was posted to the AAMC Training Depot at Northam on strength as a Medical Corps reinforcement. On 19 Mar 1943 Alan was posted to the [[118th Australian General Hospital]]. On 13 Apr 1945 he enlisted in the 2nd AIF in New South Wales before embarking with his unit in Brisbane aboard SS Montoro on 24 Jul 1945. They disembarked in Wewak, New Guinea on 9 Aug 1945, and on 1 Sep 1945 embarked in Wewak on [[HMT Katoomba]] for | ||
| + | Jacquinot Bay on the south coast of New Britain, disembarking there on 7 Sep 1945. | ||
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| + | On 4 Feb 1946 Alan was promoted Corporal, but at his own request, four days later he reverted to Private. On 15 Jun 1946 Alan was posted to the [[Western Command Recruit Reception & General Details Depot]], and began his journey home by embarking on [[HMAS Canberra]] in Rabaul for Brisbane where he disembarked on 21 Jun 1946. Alan was discharged at Karrakatta on 2 AUg 1946. | ||
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| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Warehouseman ww2]] |
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Church of England ww2]] |
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[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
Revision as of 23:34, 8 March 2023
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 13 Apr 1924 |
| Place of Birth | Railway avenue, Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 21 years old |
| Description | 5' 8" (1.73m) tall ; ; dark complexion ; brown eyes ; black hair ; scars on front of left knee |
| Occupation | Warehouseman |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W96515 & WX42214 |
| Date of Enlistment |
15 Sep 194213 Apr 1945 "15 Sep 194213 Apr 1945" contains more than three components required for a date interpretation. |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 118th Australian General Hospital (Northam) |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Returned to AUstralia |
| Medals |
1939-45 Star Pacific Star War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1945-75 |
Pre War
War Service
Original enlistment in the CMF took place on 1 Sep 1942, and he was called up for full time service on 15 Sep 1942. On 1 Sep 1942 he was posted to the AAMC Training Depot at Northam on strength as a Medical Corps reinforcement. On 19 Mar 1943 Alan was posted to the 118th Australian General Hospital. On 13 Apr 1945 he enlisted in the 2nd AIF in New South Wales before embarking with his unit in Brisbane aboard SS Montoro on 24 Jul 1945. They disembarked in Wewak, New Guinea on 9 Aug 1945, and on 1 Sep 1945 embarked in Wewak on HMT Katoomba for Jacquinot Bay on the south coast of New Britain, disembarking there on 7 Sep 1945.
On 4 Feb 1946 Alan was promoted Corporal, but at his own request, four days later he reverted to Private. On 15 Jun 1946 Alan was posted to the Western Command Recruit Reception & General Details Depot, and began his journey home by embarking on HMAS Canberra in Rabaul for Brisbane where he disembarked on 21 Jun 1946. Alan was discharged at Karrakatta on 2 AUg 1946.
Discharged 2 Aug 1946
Post War
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