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| − | + | Enlisted in the CMF on a part time basis on 5 Feb 1942, on 25 May 1942 Henry was mobilised (taken on full time strength) at Claremont. Five days later he was transferred to the [[13th Australian Infantry Training Battalion]] at Northam camp. Following some basic training he was transferred to the [[Western Australian Line of Communication Area Training Depot AAMC]] at Northam. From 31 Aug 1942 until 25 Feb 1943 he was detached to 4 R A R. On 25 Feb 1943 he was transferred to the [[118th Australian General Hospital]] at Northam where on 1 Jul 1943 he was granted Proficiency Pay. | |
| − | + | Just over a year later, on 11 Apr 1944 he was transferred to Claremont General Details Depot before entraining for Victoria on 16 Apr 1944. In Victoria on 8 Jul 1944 he was reallocated to the [[5th Australian Advanced Reinforcement Depot]], and on 8 Aug 1944 he was transferred to the [[Northern Territory Force Reception Camp]]. On 23 Aug 1944 he was transferred to the [[22nd Australian Mechanical Equipment Park Company]], attached to the AAMC. Henry transferred to the 2nd AIF on 28 Oct 1944 and was reallocated the number WX41978. The next day he was transferred to New South Wales Command before being sent back to WA. Henry was granted leave without pay from 9 - 23 Jun 1945, later extended to 1 Aug 1945. On his return to duty he was earmarked for discharge (Essential Services), which occurred on 2 Aug 1945. | |
==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
2945 Albany highway, Kelmscott | 2945 Albany highway, Kelmscott | ||
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|headstonetranscription=In Loving Memory of Alfred Henry Martin Born 11/07/1923 Died 16/07/1993 Aged 70 Years | |headstonetranscription=In Loving Memory of Alfred Henry Martin Born 11/07/1923 Died 16/07/1993 Aged 70 Years | ||
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[[Category:Church of England ww2]] | [[Category:Church of England ww2]] | ||
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[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Saint Mary-in-the-Valley Cemetery]] | [[Category:Saint Mary-in-the-Valley Cemetery]] | ||
[[Category:St Mary Columbarium Wall]] | [[Category:St Mary Columbarium Wall]] | ||
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 11 Jul 1923 |
| Place of Birth | Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Death | 16 Jul 1993, aged 70 |
| Place of Death | Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 18 years, 7 months |
| Occupation | Butcher |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Albany road, Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr Alfred Septimus Martin |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W54563 & WX41978 |
| Date of Enlistment | 5 Feb 1942 & 30 Oct 1944 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 118th Australian General Hospital |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
| Medals |
War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
War Service
Enlisted in the CMF on a part time basis on 5 Feb 1942, on 25 May 1942 Henry was mobilised (taken on full time strength) at Claremont. Five days later he was transferred to the 13th Australian Infantry Training Battalion at Northam camp. Following some basic training he was transferred to the Western Australian Line of Communication Area Training Depot AAMC at Northam. From 31 Aug 1942 until 25 Feb 1943 he was detached to 4 R A R. On 25 Feb 1943 he was transferred to the 118th Australian General Hospital at Northam where on 1 Jul 1943 he was granted Proficiency Pay.
Just over a year later, on 11 Apr 1944 he was transferred to Claremont General Details Depot before entraining for Victoria on 16 Apr 1944. In Victoria on 8 Jul 1944 he was reallocated to the 5th Australian Advanced Reinforcement Depot, and on 8 Aug 1944 he was transferred to the Northern Territory Force Reception Camp. On 23 Aug 1944 he was transferred to the 22nd Australian Mechanical Equipment Park Company, attached to the AAMC. Henry transferred to the 2nd AIF on 28 Oct 1944 and was reallocated the number WX41978. The next day he was transferred to New South Wales Command before being sent back to WA. Henry was granted leave without pay from 9 - 23 Jun 1945, later extended to 1 Aug 1945. On his return to duty he was earmarked for discharge (Essential Services), which occurred on 2 Aug 1945.
Post War
2945 Albany highway, Kelmscott
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| Plaque Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 11 July 1923 |
| Age at Death | 70 years |
| Transcription | In Loving Memory of Alfred Henry Martin Born 11/07/1923 Died 16/07/1993 Aged 70 Years |
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