Difference between revisions of "Gerald Kingsley Denny"
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| placeofdeath = Busselton, Western Australia | | placeofdeath = Busselton, Western Australia | ||
| enlistmentage = 18 years, 1 month | | enlistmentage = 18 years, 1 month | ||
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'10" (1.78m) tall; weight 154lbs; Fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5'10" (1.78m) |
| − | | weight = | + | | weight = 154lbs |
| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = fair |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = blue |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = brown |
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| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Bank clerk |
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Church of Englsnd |
| − | | address = | + | | address = Wheatley satreet, Gosnells, Western Australia |
| − | | relation = | + | | relation = Mother |
| − | | nextofkin = | + | | nextofkin = Mrs Irene Alexandra Pitt |
| − | | regnumber = 436441 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=5530631 436441] |
| enlistmentdate = 8 Jan 1943 | | enlistmentdate = 8 Jan 1943 | ||
| rank = Leading Aircraftman | | rank = Leading Aircraftman | ||
| unit = [[No. 76 Operational Base Unit RAAF]] | | unit = [[No. 76 Operational Base Unit RAAF]] | ||
| − | | fate1 = | + | | fate1 = Returned to Australia |
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| − | | medal1 = | + | | medal1 = 1939-45 Star |
| − | | medal2 = | + | | medal2 = Pacific Star |
| − | | medal3 = | + | | medal3 = War Medal 1939-45 |
| − | | medal4 = | + | | medal4 = Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
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==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| + | Gerald enlisted in the RAAF at [[No. 4 RAAF Recruiting Centre]], mustered as a Guard TG V on 8 Jan 1943. The same day he was sent to [[No. 5 Personnel Depot RAAF]], and then the next day (9 January) to [[No. 4 Recruit Depot RAAF]] at Busseltopn to undertake a basic Recruit Drill course. Basic training completed, he was posted on 12 Feb 1943 to [[RAAF Base Pearce]]. However, on 27 Feb 1943 he was transferred to [[No. 5 Initial Training School RAAF]] at Clontarf. | ||
| + | On 1 Jul 1943 Gerald remustered as Motor Boat Crew, and was posted to the [[No. 2 Flying Boat Repair Depot]] at Rathmies RAAF Base, New Souith Wales. OLn 26 Jul 1943 his posting changed to RAAF Base Rathmines. On 8 Nov 1943 he was transferred to [[No. 2 Personnel Depot RAAF]] at Bradfield Park, who then transferred him on 23 Dec 1943 to the [[No. 1 Reserve Personnel Pool RAAF]] at Townsville. | ||
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| + | Gerald then entered Papua New Guinea, having been posted to [[No. 44 Operational Base Unit RAAF]] at Merauke on 2 Jan 1944, and on 14 January he was promoted to Leading Aircraftman. Gerald remained with this unit for 16 months befre transferring to [[No. 5 Personnel Depot RAAF]] on 2 May 1945. On 18 May 1945 Gerald moved to [[No. 82 Operational Base Unit RAAF]] at Crawley Bay in Perth. On the move again after a brief wait for a new unit, 26 Oct 1945 saw him join [[No. 76 Operational Base Unit RAAF]] at Exmouth Gulf. Finally on 20 Dec 1945 Gerald was posted to [[No. 5 Personnel Depot RAAF]] to prepare for discharge - which dully occurred on 9 Jan 1946. | ||
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==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
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[[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Born WA ww2]] | [[Category:Born WA ww2]] | ||
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Bank clerk ww2]] |
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Church of England ww2]] |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Returned to Australia ww2]] |
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[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
Revision as of 00:38, 15 February 2024
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 24 Nov 1924 |
| Place of Birth | Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Death | 15 Oct 1989, aged 64 |
| Place of Death | Busselton, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 18 years, 1 month |
| Description |
5'10" (1.78m) tall ; 154lbs 69.853 kg ; fair complexion ; blue eyes ; brown hair |
| Occupation | Bank clerk |
| Religion | Church of Englsnd |
| Address | Wheatley satreet, Gosnells, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Mother , Mrs Irene Alexandra Pitt |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 436441 |
| Date of Enlistment | 8 Jan 1943 |
| Rank | Leading Aircraftman |
| Unit/Formation | No. 76 Operational Base Unit RAAF |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
1939-45 Star Pacific Star War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
War Service
Gerald enlisted in the RAAF at No. 4 RAAF Recruiting Centre, mustered as a Guard TG V on 8 Jan 1943. The same day he was sent to No. 5 Personnel Depot RAAF, and then the next day (9 January) to No. 4 Recruit Depot RAAF at Busseltopn to undertake a basic Recruit Drill course. Basic training completed, he was posted on 12 Feb 1943 to RAAF Base Pearce. However, on 27 Feb 1943 he was transferred to No. 5 Initial Training School RAAF at Clontarf.
On 1 Jul 1943 Gerald remustered as Motor Boat Crew, and was posted to the No. 2 Flying Boat Repair Depot at Rathmies RAAF Base, New Souith Wales. OLn 26 Jul 1943 his posting changed to RAAF Base Rathmines. On 8 Nov 1943 he was transferred to No. 2 Personnel Depot RAAF at Bradfield Park, who then transferred him on 23 Dec 1943 to the No. 1 Reserve Personnel Pool RAAF at Townsville.
Gerald then entered Papua New Guinea, having been posted to No. 44 Operational Base Unit RAAF at Merauke on 2 Jan 1944, and on 14 January he was promoted to Leading Aircraftman. Gerald remained with this unit for 16 months befre transferring to No. 5 Personnel Depot RAAF on 2 May 1945. On 18 May 1945 Gerald moved to No. 82 Operational Base Unit RAAF at Crawley Bay in Perth. On the move again after a brief wait for a new unit, 26 Oct 1945 saw him join No. 76 Operational Base Unit RAAF at Exmouth Gulf. Finally on 20 Dec 1945 Gerald was posted to No. 5 Personnel Depot RAAF to prepare for discharge - which dully occurred on 9 Jan 1946.
Post War
During 1949 Gerald married Nita Love Kelly.(1921 - 2012)
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 at Pemberton, bank official; 1954 at Kulin, Bank officer; 1958 - 1968 at 15 Whitfield street, Floreat Park, bank officer; 1972 at 107 Birkdale street,Floreat Park, newsagent; 1977 at 447 Cambridge street, Floreat Park, newsagent; 1980 at 108 Geographe Bay road, Busselton, retired
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