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On 1 Mar 1944 Francis was posted to No 5. Squadron at Mareeba, Queensland and on 1 Apr 1944 he remustered as a Fitter Works. He was also paid as an Acting Corporal for a time from 1 Nov 1944. Reverting to Leading Aircraftsman on 11 Sep 1945, ten days later on 21 Sep 1945, with the war over, he was sent home to No5. Personnel Depot in WA allowing him to marry Faith Passmore on 6 Oct 1945. He was reallocated to No. 5 Airfield Construction Squadron until 14 Dec 1945. Francis was discharged on 2 Jan 1946. | On 1 Mar 1944 Francis was posted to No 5. Squadron at Mareeba, Queensland and on 1 Apr 1944 he remustered as a Fitter Works. He was also paid as an Acting Corporal for a time from 1 Nov 1944. Reverting to Leading Aircraftsman on 11 Sep 1945, ten days later on 21 Sep 1945, with the war over, he was sent home to No5. Personnel Depot in WA allowing him to marry Faith Passmore on 6 Oct 1945. He was reallocated to No. 5 Airfield Construction Squadron until 14 Dec 1945. Francis was discharged on 2 Jan 1946. | ||
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 1 Aug 1919 |
| Place of Birth | Boulder, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 23 years, 3 months |
| Occupation | Boilermaker's assistant |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Prospect road, Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs Faith McGurk |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 82475 |
| Date of Enlistment | 20 Nov 1942 |
| Rank | Aircraftsman Level 1 |
| Post War Details | |
| Medals |
1939-45 Star Pacific Star War medal 193-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
War Service
Enlisted as an Aircraftsman level 1 and mustered as Trainee Technical on 20 Nov 1942. After a preliminary Drill training course at No.4 Recruit Depot at Pearce he was posted on 30 Nov 1942 to No.5 School of Technical Training in Perth where he undertook the No. 148 Fitter General Course. Posted on 11 Feb 1943 to the No.1 Engineering School in Ascot Vale, Victoria, he undertook the No. 11 Fitter General Course between 13 Feb and 14 May 1943 after which he was re-mustered as a Fitter General.
On 1 Apr 1943 he was posted to No.4 School of Technical Training until 22 May 1943 when he moved to the No.1 Operational Training Unit in East Sale. While there he was promoted to Leading Aircraftsman on 16 Aug 1943. On 14 Sep 1943 he was posted to the No.5 Aircraft Depot at Forest Hill (Wagga Wagga) New South Wales. He was again sent to the No. 1 Engineering School at Ascot Vale from 15 Dec 1943 until 24 Jan 1944, where he undertook the No. 9B Junior NCO Course. The next day he had returned to No. 5 Aircraft Depot.
On 1 Mar 1944 Francis was posted to No 5. Squadron at Mareeba, Queensland and on 1 Apr 1944 he remustered as a Fitter Works. He was also paid as an Acting Corporal for a time from 1 Nov 1944. Reverting to Leading Aircraftsman on 11 Sep 1945, ten days later on 21 Sep 1945, with the war over, he was sent home to No5. Personnel Depot in WA allowing him to marry Faith Passmore on 6 Oct 1945. He was reallocated to No. 5 Airfield Construction Squadron until 14 Dec 1945. Francis was discharged on 2 Jan 1946.
Post War
Notes
Played a Saxaphone
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