Difference between revisions of "Denys Brettell Duke"
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| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Dairy farmer |
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Church of England |
| − | | address = Kelmscott, Western Australia | + | | address = 16 Clifton street, Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| − | | relation = | + | | relation = Wife |
| − | | nextofkin = | + | | nextofkin = Sgt Patricia Duke RAAF |
| − | | regnumber = WX16055 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=6466301 W33092 & WX16055] |
| enlistmentdate = 13 Nov 1941 | | enlistmentdate = 13 Nov 1941 | ||
| rank = Driver | | rank = Driver | ||
| unit = 2/10th Australian Armoured Regiment | | unit = 2/10th Australian Armoured Regiment | ||
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| − | | medal1 = | + | | medal1 = Pacific Star |
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==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| + | Denys was mobilised on 6 Mar 1941 and served in the AASC. | ||
| − | + | He married Patricia on 16 Dec 1944 | |
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Discharged 9 Apr 1946 | Discharged 9 Apr 1946 | ||
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[[Category:Born India ww2]] | [[Category:Born India ww2]] | ||
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[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
Revision as of 19:44, 3 February 2023
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 22 Nov 1907 |
| Place of Birth | Bombay, India |
| Age at Enlistment | 33 years, 3 months |
| Occupation | Dairy farmer |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | 16 Clifton street, Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Sgt Patricia Duke RAAF |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W33092 & WX16055 |
| Date of Enlistment | 13 Nov 1941 |
| Rank | Driver |
| Unit/Formation | 2/10th Australian Armoured Regiment |
| Military Movement | |
| 1st Departure from Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 5 Jun 1945 ‒ 13 Jun 1945 |
| Transport Details | HMT Duntroon Brisbane to Lae, New Guinea |
| Journey Dates | ‒ 13 Nov 1945 |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Pacific Star War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
Electoral Roll entries: 1931 - 1941 at Clifton street, Kelmscott, farmer
War Service
Denys was mobilised on 6 Mar 1941 and served in the AASC.
He married Patricia on 16 Dec 1944 Discharged 9 Apr 1946
Post War
During 1944 Denys had married Patricia Curtis. Electoral Roll entries: 1943 - 1958 Clifton street, Kelmscott, farmer;
Notes