Difference between revisions of "Charles Armstrong Hanbury"
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| death = 18 Jul 1983, aged 72 | | death = 18 Jul 1983, aged 72 | ||
| placeofdeath = Karragullen, Western Australia | | placeofdeath = Karragullen, Western Australia | ||
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| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = orchardist |
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Seventh Day Adventist |
| − | | address = | + | | address = Karragullen, Western Australia |
| relation = Father | | relation = Father | ||
| − | | nextofkin = Clement Hanbury | + | | nextofkin = Clement Augustus Hanbury |
| − | | regnumber = W14678 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=6487248 W14678] |
| enlistmentdate = 7 Mar 1941 | | enlistmentdate = 7 Mar 1941 | ||
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| − | | medal1 = | + | | medal1 = Pacific Star |
| − | | medal2 = | + | | medal2 = War medal 1939-45 |
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==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| + | Charles was mobilised on 7 Mar 1941 and posted to the [[5th Fortress Company AAMC]] (later redesignated as 60th Australian Camp Hospital) following a period of training at Melville Camp. On 23 Dec 1941 he was called up for full time duty, Trade Grouped as an Orderly. On 6 Nov 1943 he was transferred to the [[75th Australian Camp Hospital]], and was detached for a few weeks at a time to units such as 451 Heavy Anti Aircraft Battery (8 - 15 Nov 1943), 19th Garrison Battalion (17 Jul - 2 Nov 1944) and 37th Australian Camp Hospital (5 - 20 Nov 1944). The next day he was transferred to the [[Western Command Recruit Reception & General Details Depot]] for re-assignment. | ||
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| + | With the reduced risk of invasion, troop numbers fell in Western Australia and Charles was sent to the New South Wales based [[1st Australian Base Depot - Personnel]], arriving there on 6 Jan 1945. On 10 Mar 945 Charles boarded the [[HMT Katoomba]] in Townsville for Jacquinot Bay on New Britain, disembarking on 17 Mar 1945 and joining the [[6th Australian Field Ambulance]]. On 28 May 1945 he boarded the [[SS Van Outhoorn]] in Jacquinot Bat for cairns, disembarking on 1 Jun 1945. With his unit being disbanded Charles was transferred on 13 Sep 1945 to the [[Western Command Recruit Reception & General Details Depot]], arriving back in Western Australia on 3 Oct 1945 | ||
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last unit was the [[2/6th Australian Field Ambulance]] | last unit was the [[2/6th Australian Field Ambulance]] | ||
| − | discharged 29 Nov 1945 | + | |
| + | New Guinea 11 Mar 1945 - 1 Jun 1945 | ||
| + | discharged 29 Nov 1945 Occupational release | ||
==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
Revision as of 18:11, 28 May 2021
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 Charles Armstrong Hanbury (14) with mother Olivia | |
| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 8 Jul 1911 |
| Place of Birth | Karragullen, Western Australia |
| Death | 18 Jul 1983, aged 72 |
| Place of Death | Karragullen, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 29 years, 7 months |
| Occupation | orchardist |
| Religion | Seventh Day Adventist |
| Address | Karragullen, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Clement Augustus Hanbury |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W14678 |
| Date of Enlistment | 7 Mar 1941 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 2/6th Australian Field Ambulance |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Pacific Star War medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
Electoral Roll entries: 1936 at Jaccoletti, prospector; 1937 miner; 1943 Canning Mills, mill hand.
War Service
Charles was mobilised on 7 Mar 1941 and posted to the 5th Fortress Company AAMC (later redesignated as 60th Australian Camp Hospital) following a period of training at Melville Camp. On 23 Dec 1941 he was called up for full time duty, Trade Grouped as an Orderly. On 6 Nov 1943 he was transferred to the 75th Australian Camp Hospital, and was detached for a few weeks at a time to units such as 451 Heavy Anti Aircraft Battery (8 - 15 Nov 1943), 19th Garrison Battalion (17 Jul - 2 Nov 1944) and 37th Australian Camp Hospital (5 - 20 Nov 1944). The next day he was transferred to the Western Command Recruit Reception & General Details Depot for re-assignment.
With the reduced risk of invasion, troop numbers fell in Western Australia and Charles was sent to the New South Wales based 1st Australian Base Depot - Personnel, arriving there on 6 Jan 1945. On 10 Mar 945 Charles boarded the HMT Katoomba in Townsville for Jacquinot Bay on New Britain, disembarking on 17 Mar 1945 and joining the 6th Australian Field Ambulance. On 28 May 1945 he boarded the SS Van Outhoorn in Jacquinot Bat for cairns, disembarking on 1 Jun 1945. With his unit being disbanded Charles was transferred on 13 Sep 1945 to the Western Command Recruit Reception & General Details Depot, arriving back in Western Australia on 3 Oct 1945
last unit was the 2/6th Australian Field Ambulance
New Guinea 11 Mar 1945 - 1 Jun 1945 discharged 29 Nov 1945 Occupational release
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 at 64 Forrest street, Colporteur, evangelist; 1958 Karragullen, missionary; 1968 at 322 Arcturus street, Southern Cross, prospector; 1972 - 1980 at 13 Canning road, Canning Mills; religious worker
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