Difference between revisions of "Donald Campell William Henderson"
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| − | Enlisted at Subiaco. | + | Enlisted at Subiaco and was taken on strength on 18 Dec 1939 by the [[2/11th Australian Infantry Battalion]]. On 27 Dec 1939 Donald was sent to the Northan Training Camp. On 14 Feb 1940 the Western Australian members of the battalion travelled to Ingleburn in New South Wales. Donald was granted pre-embarkation leave, but was late returning, AWOL from 11:30pm 6 Apr 1940 until 10:00pm. Forfeited a days pay and awarded 2 days |
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| − | Prisoner of War Held Stalag XIIIC, Stalag VIIA & Stalag 344 POW number 92266 RTA | + | Confined to Barracks (2Fob |
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| + | Prisoner of War 6 Jun 1941 - Held Stalag XIIIC, Stalag VIIA & Stalag 344 POW number 92266 RTA | ||
Revision as of 22:24, 11 November 2022
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 Donald's POW identity card | |
| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 2 May 1910 |
| Place of Birth | Launceston, Tasmania |
| Age at Enlistment | 29 years, 7 months |
| Description | 5'10" (1.78m) tall ; ; fair complexion ; hazel eyes ; red brown hair ; tattoo of butterfly on right chest |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Mother , Mrs. Grace Henderson |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | WX1120 |
| Date of Enlistment | 11 Dec 1939 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 2/11th Australian Infantry Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate |
POW Greece Returned to Australia |
| External Monument(s) | The Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Ballarat, Victoria |
Pre War
War Service
Enlisted at Subiaco and was taken on strength on 18 Dec 1939 by the 2/11th Australian Infantry Battalion. On 27 Dec 1939 Donald was sent to the Northan Training Camp. On 14 Feb 1940 the Western Australian members of the battalion travelled to Ingleburn in New South Wales. Donald was granted pre-embarkation leave, but was late returning, AWOL from 11:30pm 6 Apr 1940 until 10:00pm. Forfeited a days pay and awarded 2 days
Confined to Barracks (2Fob
ME 20 Apr 1940 - 8 Aug 1945 Prisoner of War 6 Jun 1941 - Held Stalag XIIIC, Stalag VIIA & Stalag 344 POW number 92266 RTA
Discharge 9 Oct 1945
Post War
Notes