Difference between revisions of "Andrew Wilkinson"
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| placeofdeath = Nedlands, Western Australia | | placeofdeath = Nedlands, Western Australia | ||
| enlistmentage = 18 years old | | enlistmentage = 18 years old | ||
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'7¼" (1.71m) tall; fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5'7¼" (1.71m) |
| weight = | | weight = | ||
| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = fair |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = blue |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = fair |
| descriptionnote = | | descriptionnote = | ||
| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Labourer |
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Church of England |
| − | | address = Armadale, Western Australia | + | | address = Fremantle road, Armadale, Western Australia |
| relation = Father | | relation = Father | ||
| − | | nextofkin = Mr William Wilkinson | + | | nextofkin = Mr. William Wilkinson |
| − | | regnumber = W62109 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=6510354 W62109] |
| enlistmentdate = 8 Apr 1942 | | enlistmentdate = 8 Apr 1942 | ||
| rank = Private | | rank = Private | ||
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| monumentother = | | monumentother = | ||
| monumentothernote = | | monumentothernote = | ||
| − | | 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== | ||
| + | From 8 Apr 1942 until 17 May 1942 Andrew was a member of the CMF's part time forces. On 18 May 1942 he commenced full time service posted to the [[5th Labour Company]] | ||
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| + | New Guinea 15 Oct 1942 - 22 mar 1943 | ||
| + | 16 Jun 1943 - 17 Apr 1944 | ||
| + | 11 Oct 1944 - 2 Jun 1945 | ||
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[[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Born WA ww2]] | [[Category:Born WA ww2]] | ||
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Labourer ww2]] |
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Church of England ww2]] |
[[Category:Headquarters New Guinea Force]] | [[Category:Headquarters New Guinea Force]] | ||
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Returned to Australian x 3]] |
[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
Revision as of 23:43, 5 May 2021
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 30 Mar 1924 |
| Place of Birth | Perth, Western Australia |
| Death | 27 May 2003, aged 79 |
| Place of Death | Nedlands, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 18 years old |
| Description | 5'7¼" (1.71m) tall ; ; fair complexion ; blue eyes ; fair hair |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Fremantle road, Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr. William Wilkinson |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W62109 |
| Date of Enlistment | 8 Apr 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | Headquarters New Guinea Force |
| Post War Details | |
| Medals |
1939-45 Star Pacific Star War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
War Service
From 8 Apr 1942 until 17 May 1942 Andrew was a member of the CMF's part time forces. On 18 May 1942 he commenced full time service posted to the 5th Labour Company
New Guinea 15 Oct 1942 - 22 mar 1943
16 Jun 1943 - 17 Apr 1944
11 Oct 1944 - 2 Jun 1945
discharged 17 Jul 1946
Post War
In 1948 Andrew married Thelma Reid in Fremantle??
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 Railway parade, Armadale, labourer; (1963 - 1980 at 18 Saunders street, Swanbourne, foreman ??)
Notes