Difference between revisions of "Alfred William Walker"
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| nextofkin = Mr. William Albert Walker | | nextofkin = Mr. William Albert Walker | ||
| − | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=6503888 W16631] & 436575 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=6503888 W16631] & [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=5540214 436575] |
| − | | enlistmentdate = 6 Mar 1941 Army & | + | | enlistmentdate = 6 Mar 1941 Army & 5 Feb 1943 RAAF |
| rank = Private & Leading Aircraftman | | rank = Private & Leading Aircraftman | ||
| unit = AASC Supply Column & No. 8 Communications Unit | | unit = AASC Supply Column & No. 8 Communications Unit | ||
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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 |
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==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| − | Initial enlistment was with the CMF on 6 Mar 1941, and he served with the AASC Supply Column where he was called up for full time duty on 22 Nov 1941. From 21 Feb 1942 until 21 Mar 1942 Alfred participated in a Driver & Mechanic Course at the Transport Training Centre at Claremont resulting in him being classified as a Driver Motor Transport Grade 2. On 1 Aug 1942 this changed to level 3. Alfred was then posted to the AASC element within the 13th Australian Infantry Brigade Group on 17 Aug 1942 where on the next day he was charged with Conduct to the Prejudice of | + | Initial enlistment was with the CMF on 6 Mar 1941, and he served with the AASC Supply Column where he was called up for full time duty on 22 Nov 1941. From 21 Feb 1942 until 21 Mar 1942 Alfred participated in a Driver & Mechanic Course at the Transport Training Centre at Claremont resulting in him being classified as a Driver Motor Transport Grade 2. On 1 Aug 1942 this changed to level 3. Alfred was then posted to the AASC element within the 13th Australian Infantry Brigade Group on 17 Aug 1942 where on the next day he was charged with Conduct to the Prejudice of Good Order and Military Discipline, which was to cost him 10/- ($1). He was then admitted to the [[108th Australian Casualty Clearing Station]] on 8 Sep 1942 having been seen initially by the [[13th Australian Field Ambulance]]. He was able to rejoin his unit which was now known as [[24th Australian Company AASC]] on 29 Oct 1942 before being released on 3 Feb 1943 in order to join the RAAF. |
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| + | Alfred enlisted in the RAAF on 5 Feb 1943 at [[No. 4 RAAF Recruiting Centre]] mustered as a Guard, and was initially posted the same day to [[No. 4 Recruit Depot RAAF]] to undertake basic drill training. On 14 Mar 1943 he was posted to [[No. 4 Service Flying Training School RAAF]] at Geraldton, before transfering on 16 Apr 1943 to [[No. 4 Initial Training School RAAF]] at Picton Harbour in South Australia. Then, on 13 Jun 1943 he was posted to [[No. 4 School of Technical Training]] in Adelaide. He progressed on 4 Sep 1943 to [[No. 1 Engineereing School RAAF]] at Ascot Vale and to [No. 35 Squadron RAAF]] | ||
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Revision as of 14:37, 18 April 2024
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 15 Nov 1916 |
| Place of Birth | Narrogin, Western Australia |
| Death | 21 Jul 1984, aged 67 |
| Place of Death | Rossmoyne, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 24 years, 3 months |
| Occupation | Bus driver |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Address | Albany road, Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr. William Albert Walker |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W16631 & 436575 |
| Date of Enlistment | 6 Mar 1941 Army & 5 Feb 1943 RAAF |
| Rank | Private & Leading Aircraftman |
| Unit/Formation | AASC Supply Column & No. 8 Communications Unit |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
1939-45 Star Pacific Star War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
During 1941 Alfred married Elizabeth Bateson in Perth.
War Service
Initial enlistment was with the CMF on 6 Mar 1941, and he served with the AASC Supply Column where he was called up for full time duty on 22 Nov 1941. From 21 Feb 1942 until 21 Mar 1942 Alfred participated in a Driver & Mechanic Course at the Transport Training Centre at Claremont resulting in him being classified as a Driver Motor Transport Grade 2. On 1 Aug 1942 this changed to level 3. Alfred was then posted to the AASC element within the 13th Australian Infantry Brigade Group on 17 Aug 1942 where on the next day he was charged with Conduct to the Prejudice of Good Order and Military Discipline, which was to cost him 10/- ($1). He was then admitted to the 108th Australian Casualty Clearing Station on 8 Sep 1942 having been seen initially by the 13th Australian Field Ambulance. He was able to rejoin his unit which was now known as 24th Australian Company AASC on 29 Oct 1942 before being released on 3 Feb 1943 in order to join the RAAF.
Alfred enlisted in the RAAF on 5 Feb 1943 at No. 4 RAAF Recruiting Centre mustered as a Guard, and was initially posted the same day to No. 4 Recruit Depot RAAF to undertake basic drill training. On 14 Mar 1943 he was posted to No. 4 Service Flying Training School RAAF at Geraldton, before transfering on 16 Apr 1943 to No. 4 Initial Training School RAAF at Picton Harbour in South Australia. Then, on 13 Jun 1943 he was posted to No. 4 School of Technical Training in Adelaide. He progressed on 4 Sep 1943 to No. 1 Engineereing School RAAF at Ascot Vale and to [No. 35 Squadron RAAF]]
New Guinea 19 Jul 1945 - 4 Dec 1945
Discharged from the RAAF on 5 Mar 1946
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1954 at 40 Foss road, East Fremantle, bus driver; 1958 at 699 Canning highway, Applecross, builder; 1963 at 55 Ridge street, South Perth, building contractor; 1972 at 39a Boston way, Booragoon, builder; 1977 at 25 Knowle way, Warnbro, retired.
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