Difference between revisions of "Cecil Sydney Fahey"
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| death = 1 Jul 1984, aged 75 | | death = 1 Jul 1984, aged 75 | ||
| placeofdeath = Armadale, Western Australia | | placeofdeath = Armadale, Western Australia | ||
| − | | enlistmentage = | + | | enlistmentage = 32 years, 3 months |
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| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = hazel |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = dark brown |
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| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Charcoal burner |
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Congregational |
| − | | address = | + | | address = John street, rmadale, Western Australia |
| − | | relation = | + | | relation = Father |
| − | | nextofkin = | + | | nextofkin = Mr. Edmond Fahey |
| − | | regnumber = WX30017 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=6479724 W19953 & WX30017] |
| − | | enlistmentdate = | + | | enlistmentdate = 6 Mar 1941 |
| rank = Private | | rank = Private | ||
| unit = 16th Australian Infantry Battalion (Cameron Highlander's Regiment) | | unit = 16th Australian Infantry Battalion (Cameron Highlander's Regiment) | ||
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| − | | medal1 = | + | | medal1 = 1939-45 Star |
| − | | medal2 = | + | | medal2 = Pacific Star |
| − | | medal3 = | + | | medal3 = Defence Medal |
| − | | medal4 = | + | | medal4 = War Medal 1939-45 |
| + | | medal5 = Australian Service Medal 1939-45 | ||
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==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| + | Enlisted in the CMF on 6 Mar 1941 and was allocated to the [[16th Australian Infantry Battalion (Cameron Highlanders Regiment)]]. Following some basic training (5 Aug - 14 Oct 1941) he was called up for full time service on 17 Dec 1941. He then transferred to the 2nd AIF on 15 Jul 1942, and with his unit he entrained on 28 Feb 1943 for Adelaide. Ten days later they again entrained, this time for Darwin where they arrived on 24 Mar 1943. | ||
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| + | Cecil participated in a Cooking course from 26 Jul - 23 Aug 1943, which he passed on practical skill and he was classified as Trade Group II Cook. On 18 Oct 1943 Cecil was seen by the [[17th Field Ambulance]] before being evacuated to the [[107th Australian General Hospital]] with Amoebic dysentery. They transferred him on 22 Oct 1943 to the [[101st Australian General Hospital]] who released him back to his unit on 29 Oct 1943. | ||
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| + | N T 24 Mar 1943 - 20 Nov 1944 | ||
| + | New Britain 21 Nov 1944 - 5 Aug 1945 | ||
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[[Category:Born South Africa ww2]] | [[Category:Born South Africa ww2]] | ||
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| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Congregational ww2]] |
[[Category:16th Australian Infantry Battalion (Cameron Highlander's Regiment)]] | [[Category:16th Australian Infantry Battalion (Cameron Highlander's Regiment)]] | ||
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[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
Revision as of 20:31, 27 September 2022
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 8 Nov 1908 |
| Place of Birth | Parrow, South Africa |
| Death | 1 Jul 1984, aged 75 |
| Place of Death | Armadale, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 32 years, 3 months |
| Occupation | Charcoal burner |
| Religion | Congregational |
| Address | John street, rmadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr. Edmond Fahey |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W19953 & WX30017 |
| Date of Enlistment | 6 Mar 1941 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 16th Australian Infantry Battalion (Cameron Highlander's Regiment) |
| Post War Details | |
| Medals |
1939-45 Star Pacific Star Defence Medal War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
War Service
Enlisted in the CMF on 6 Mar 1941 and was allocated to the 16th Australian Infantry Battalion (Cameron Highlanders Regiment). Following some basic training (5 Aug - 14 Oct 1941) he was called up for full time service on 17 Dec 1941. He then transferred to the 2nd AIF on 15 Jul 1942, and with his unit he entrained on 28 Feb 1943 for Adelaide. Ten days later they again entrained, this time for Darwin where they arrived on 24 Mar 1943.
Cecil participated in a Cooking course from 26 Jul - 23 Aug 1943, which he passed on practical skill and he was classified as Trade Group II Cook. On 18 Oct 1943 Cecil was seen by the 17th Field Ambulance before being evacuated to the 107th Australian General Hospital with Amoebic dysentery. They transferred him on 22 Oct 1943 to the 101st Australian General Hospital who released him back to his unit on 29 Oct 1943.
N T 24 Mar 1943 - 20 Nov 1944 New Britain 21 Nov 1944 - 5 Aug 1945
1 Apr 1946
Post War
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