Difference between revisions of "George Victor Parkin"
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| placeofdeath = Maddington, Western Australia | | placeofdeath = Maddington, Western Australia | ||
| enlistmentage = 21 years, 10 months | | enlistmentage = 21 years, 10 months | ||
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'8" (1.73m) tall; fair complexion, hazel eyes, fair hair |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5'8" (1.73m) |
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| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Orchardist |
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Church of England |
| address = Holden road, Roleystone, Western Australia | | address = Holden road, Roleystone, Western Australia | ||
| relation = Father | | relation = Father | ||
| − | | nextofkin = Mr. Arthur Parkin | + | | nextofkin = Mr. Arthur John Harold Parkin |
| regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=6453329 WX6486] | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=6453329 WX6486] | ||
| − | | enlistmentdate = 20 May 1940 | + | | enlistmentdate = 20 May 1940 16 Jul 1940 |
| rank = Sergeant | | rank = Sergeant | ||
| unit = [[2/3rd Australian Machine Gun Battalion]] | | unit = [[2/3rd Australian Machine Gun Battalion]] | ||
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==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| + | George enlisted in the 2nd AIF at Claremont on 16 Jul 1940, and three days later he was sent to the Naval Base Training Depot. Following basic training, on 23 Sep 1940 he was transferred to the '''2/3rd Australian Machine Gun Battalion''' at Northam, and on 29 Oct 1940 they entrainred for South Australia. MNothing untoward took place during his training there withthe exception of a 1 day visit to the [[Woodside Camp Hospital]] on 12 Mar 1941. On 25 Mar 1941 he was granted pre-embarkation leave back in Western Australia. | ||
| + | On 16 Apr 1941 in Fremantle he embarked on [[]] for the Middle East | ||
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| + | served 16/7/40 to 10/2/47 | ||
| + | Middle east 16/4/41 to 24/3/42 | ||
| + | Java 4/12/44 - 7/9/45 | ||
Discharged 10 Feb 1947 | Discharged 10 Feb 1947 | ||
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[[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Born WA ww2]] | [[Category:Born WA ww2]] | ||
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[[Category:Returned to Australia]] | [[Category:Returned to Australia]] | ||
[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
Revision as of 12:12, 5 December 2022
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 14 Jul 1918 |
| Place of Birth | Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Death | 28 Sep 2004, aged 85 |
| Place of Death | Maddington, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 21 years, 10 months |
| Description | 5'8" (1.73m) tall ; ; fair complexion ; hazel eyes ; fair hair |
| Occupation | Orchardist |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Holden road, Roleystone, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr. Arthur John Harold Parkin |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | WX6486 |
| Date of Enlistment |
20 May 1940 16 Jul 1940 "20 May 1940 16 Jul 1940" contains more than three components required for a date interpretation. |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit/Formation | 2/3rd Australian Machine Gun Battalion |
| Military Movement | |
| 1st Departure from Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 16 Apr 1941 ‒ 14 May 1941 |
| Transport Details | SS Île de France Fremantle to Port Tewfik |
| Transfers | |
| Journey Dates | 31 Jan 1942 ‒ 15 Feb 1942 |
| Transport Details | SS Orcades Port Tewfik to Tanjong Priok, Java |
| Post War Details | |
| Medals |
1939-45 Star Pacific Star Defence Medal War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
War Service
George enlisted in the 2nd AIF at Claremont on 16 Jul 1940, and three days later he was sent to the Naval Base Training Depot. Following basic training, on 23 Sep 1940 he was transferred to the 2/3rd Australian Machine Gun Battalion at Northam, and on 29 Oct 1940 they entrainred for South Australia. MNothing untoward took place during his training there withthe exception of a 1 day visit to the Woodside Camp Hospital on 12 Mar 1941. On 25 Mar 1941 he was granted pre-embarkation leave back in Western Australia.
On 16 Apr 1941 in Fremantle he embarked on [[]] for the Middle East
served 16/7/40 to 10/2/47 Middle east 16/4/41 to 24/3/42 Java 4/12/44 - 7/9/45
Discharged 10 Feb 1947
Post War
In 1948 married Edna Martin. Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1958 at Marmion street, Kelmscott, Millhand; 1968 - 1980 in 37 River avenue, Maddington, attendant.
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