Difference between revisions of "Beryl May"
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| death = 13 Jan 2002, aged 79 | | death = 13 Jan 2002, aged 79 | ||
| placeofdeath = Northam, Western Australia | | placeofdeath = Northam, Western Australia | ||
| − | | enlistmentage = | + | | enlistmentage = 22 years, 11 months |
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'4" (1.63m) tall; fair complexion, brown eyes, brown hair, scar right thigh inner side |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5'4" (1.63m) |
| weight = | | weight = | ||
| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = fair |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = brown |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = brown |
| − | | descriptionnote = | + | | descriptionnote = scar right thigh inner side |
| occupation = Nurse | | occupation = Nurse | ||
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Church of England |
| address = Ludlow, Western Australia | | address = Ludlow, Western Australia | ||
| − | | relation = | + | | relation = Mother |
| − | | nextofkin = W May | + | | nextofkin = Mrs. W May |
| − | | regnumber = WFX23351 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=6474937 WFX23351] |
| enlistmentdate = 13 Aug 1945 | | enlistmentdate = 13 Aug 1945 | ||
| rank = Lieutenant | | rank = Lieutenant | ||
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==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| + | Beryl enlisted in the AIF Nursing as a Lieutenant (AANS) on 23 Jul 1945 and was alloted to Light Duties with the [[10th Australian Base Hospital]] in Perth. On 9 Apr 1946 she was posted to the [[71st Austalian Camp Hospital]], before returning to the 110th Base Hospital on 4 Dec 1946. | ||
| + | On 28 May 1947 Beryl was taken on strength by the [[115th Australian General Hospital]] at Heidelberg, Victoria. On arrival she was allocated to to nurse patients with ww1 and ww2 service. Beryl was transferred to the Interim Army on 1 Jul 1947. On 29 Dec 1947 she was transferred to the AANS Reinforcements, based at Concord, New South Wales and held on their strength pending her movement to Kure in Japan to serve with the B.C.O.F. | ||
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| + | On 16 Feb 1948, in Sydney, Beryl boarded [[MV Merkur]] which sailed for Japan, disembarking on 10 Mar 1948. On arrival she was allocated to the 130th Australian General Hospital. On 25 May 1949 Beryl was transferred to the R of O (RAANS) in 3 Military District | ||
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| + | Japan 15 Feb 1948 to 12 Apr 1949 - discharged on 24 May 1949 | ||
==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
| − | On 16 Feb 1957 Beryl married Ralph George Tonkin (1926 - ) and they had two sons - Allen Ralph (7 May 1958 - ) and Anthony John (11 Jun 1960 - ) | + | On 15 Mar 1950 Beryl's address is 69 Giblin street, Lenah Valley, Tasmania wih her surname Wright. |
| + | On 16 Feb 1957 Beryl re-married (?) Ralph George Tonkin (1926 - ) and they had two sons - Allen Ralph (7 May 1958 - ) and Anthony John (11 Jun 1960 - ) | ||
Electoral Roll entries: 1963 at lot 162 Hepburn street, Mt Magnet; 1968 at Hillman street, Darkan; 1972 at 4 Rowell street, Derby; 1977 - 1980 at 20 Exbury road, Armadale; | Electoral Roll entries: 1963 at lot 162 Hepburn street, Mt Magnet; 1968 at Hillman street, Darkan; 1972 at 4 Rowell street, Derby; 1977 - 1980 at 20 Exbury road, Armadale; | ||
Revision as of 00:53, 6 September 2022
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 12 Jul 1922 |
| Place of Birth | Armadale, Western Australia |
| Death | 13 Jan 2002, aged 79 |
| Place of Death | Northam, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 22 years, 11 months |
| Description | 5'4" (1.63m) tall ; ; fair complexion ; brown eyes ; brown hair ; scar right thigh inner side |
| Occupation | Nurse |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Ludlow, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Mother , Mrs. W May |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | WFX23351 |
| Date of Enlistment | 13 Aug 1945 |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Unit/Formation | Royal Australian Army Nursing Service |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
War Service
Beryl enlisted in the AIF Nursing as a Lieutenant (AANS) on 23 Jul 1945 and was alloted to Light Duties with the 10th Australian Base Hospital in Perth. On 9 Apr 1946 she was posted to the 71st Austalian Camp Hospital, before returning to the 110th Base Hospital on 4 Dec 1946.
On 28 May 1947 Beryl was taken on strength by the 115th Australian General Hospital at Heidelberg, Victoria. On arrival she was allocated to to nurse patients with ww1 and ww2 service. Beryl was transferred to the Interim Army on 1 Jul 1947. On 29 Dec 1947 she was transferred to the AANS Reinforcements, based at Concord, New South Wales and held on their strength pending her movement to Kure in Japan to serve with the B.C.O.F.
On 16 Feb 1948, in Sydney, Beryl boarded MV Merkur which sailed for Japan, disembarking on 10 Mar 1948. On arrival she was allocated to the 130th Australian General Hospital. On 25 May 1949 Beryl was transferred to the R of O (RAANS) in 3 Military District
Japan 15 Feb 1948 to 12 Apr 1949 - discharged on 24 May 1949
Post War
On 15 Mar 1950 Beryl's address is 69 Giblin street, Lenah Valley, Tasmania wih her surname Wright. On 16 Feb 1957 Beryl re-married (?) Ralph George Tonkin (1926 - ) and they had two sons - Allen Ralph (7 May 1958 - ) and Anthony John (11 Jun 1960 - )
Electoral Roll entries: 1963 at lot 162 Hepburn street, Mt Magnet; 1968 at Hillman street, Darkan; 1972 at 4 Rowell street, Derby; 1977 - 1980 at 20 Exbury road, Armadale;
Notes
Burial record at Northam lists four children - Geoff, Vern, Allen and Tony. Also shows birth date as 1932 (?)
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