Andrew Wilkinson
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| 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 ??)
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