Difference between revisions of "Bernard Francis McGarry"
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| dateofbirth = 9 Jul 1906 | | dateofbirth = 9 Jul 1906 | ||
| placeofbirth = Bunbury, Western Australia | | placeofbirth = Bunbury, Western Australia | ||
| − | | death = | + | | death = 11 Aug 1982, aged 76 |
| − | | placeofdeath = | + | | placeofdeath = Swan View, Western Australia |
| enlistmentage = 35 years, 10 months | | enlistmentage = 35 years, 10 months | ||
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| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Roman Catholic |
| − | | address = | + | | address = Karragullen, Western Australia |
| − | | relation = | + | | relation = Wife |
| − | | nextofkin = | + | | nextofkin = Mrs Violet McGarry |
| regnumber = W68120 | | regnumber = W68120 | ||
| enlistmentdate = 24 Apr 1942 | | enlistmentdate = 24 Apr 1942 | ||
| − | | rank = Private | + | | rank = Private & Leading Aircraftman |
| − | | unit = 12th (Jarrah) VDC Battalion | + | | unit = 12th (Jarrah) VDC Battalion & No.4 Repair & Servicing Unit |
| − | | fate1 = | + | | fate1 = Remained in Australia |
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==Pre War== | ==Pre War== | ||
| + | During 1928 Bernard had married Violet Agnes Kearns in Fremantle. | ||
| + | Electoral Roll entries: 1934 at 4 Gordon street, Subiaco, taxi driver; 1936 - 1937 at No. 2 State Mill, timber worker; 1943 at 11 Kalgoorlie street, Leederville, bus driver. | ||
==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| − | George was a member of 2 Platoon, 'A' Company, 12th (Jarrah) VDC Battalion | + | George was a member of 2 Platoon, 'A' Company, 12th (Jarrah) VDC Battalion, before being discharged on 8 Jan 1943, in order to enlist in the RAAF on 16 Jan 1943. |
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==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
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[[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Born WA ww2]] | [[Category:Born WA ww2]] | ||
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| + | [[Category:Catholic ww2]] | ||
[[Category:12th (Jarrah) VDC Battalion]] | [[Category:12th (Jarrah) VDC Battalion]] | ||
[[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
Revision as of 22:42, 19 May 2020
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 9 Jul 1906 |
| Place of Birth | Bunbury, Western Australia |
| Death | 11 Aug 1982, aged 76 |
| Place of Death | Swan View, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 35 years, 10 months |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Karragullen, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs Violet McGarry |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W68120 |
| Date of Enlistment | 24 Apr 1942 |
| Rank | Private & Leading Aircraftman |
| Unit/Formation | 12th (Jarrah) VDC Battalion & No.4 Repair & Servicing Unit |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
During 1928 Bernard had married Violet Agnes Kearns in Fremantle.
Electoral Roll entries: 1934 at 4 Gordon street, Subiaco, taxi driver; 1936 - 1937 at No. 2 State Mill, timber worker; 1943 at 11 Kalgoorlie street, Leederville, bus driver.
War Service
George was a member of 2 Platoon, 'A' Company, 12th (Jarrah) VDC Battalion, before being discharged on 8 Jan 1943, in order to enlist in the RAAF on 16 Jan 1943.
Post War
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