Difference between revisions of "Gordon Kevin Johnson"
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| − | Mobilised by the CMF on 30 Jul 1940, he was undergoing training at the Melville Training Depot when he resigned on 6 Sep 1940 in order to join the RAAF. In the meantime, on 16 Aug 1940 he had been appointed Lance Corporal. Interestingly his enlistment date for the RAAF is nearly 1 year later, 12 Aug 1941. However, his RAAF enlistment includes reference to him | + | Mobilised by the CMF on 30 Jul 1940, he was undergoing training at the Melville Training Depot when he resigned on 6 Sep 1940 in order to join the RAAF. In the meantime, on 16 Aug 1940 he had been appointed Lance Corporal. Interestingly his enlistment date for the RAAF is nearly 1 year later, 12 Aug 1941. However, his RAAF enlistment includes reference to him having remained in the [[28th Australian Infantry Battalion (The Swan Regiment)]] from May 1940 until August 1941. |
| − | On 12 Aug 1941 Gordon enlisted in the RAAF at [[No. 4 RAAF Recruiting Centre]], | + | On 12 Aug 1941 Gordon enlisted in the RAAF at [[No. 4 RAAF Recruiting Centre]], mustered as aircrew and he was sent the same day to [[No. 4 Initial Training School RAAF]] near Victor Harbour in South Australia. on 13 Nov 1941 Gordon was posted to [[No. 3 Elementary Flying Training School RAAF]] at Essendon in Victoria. On 8 Feb 1942 Gordon was posted to [[No. 7 Service Flying Training School RAAF]] at Deniliquin in New South Wales. His next posting was to [[No. 1 Embarkation Depot RAAF]] at Ascot Vale in Victoria on 19 Jul 1942, and soon after, on 24 August he boarded a ship for the UK, where on arrival on 18 Nov 1942 he was sent to [[No. 3 Personnel Reception Centre RAF]]. On 25 Dec 1942 Gordon was promoted to Flight Sergeant. Prior to leaving Ausatralia he had married Lois Cazna Bruce (1922-1985). |
| − | Gordon was posted to No. 5 (P) Advanced Flying & Refresher Unit RAF]] on 23 Mar 1943 and on | + | Gordon was posted to [[No. 5 (P) Advanced Flying & Refresher Unit RAF]] on 23 Mar 1943 and on completion of the training was posted to ''RAF Station Eshott'' to the north of Newcastle in Northumberland. A week later on 8 Jun 1943 he was posted to [[No. 59 Operational Training Unit RAF]] at RAF Turnhouse. While there on 25 Dec 1943 he was promoted to Warrant Officer. This was followed by a move to'' No. 1 Tropical Experimentation Unit RAF'' on 24 Jan 1944, and on 1 Mar 1944 to ''No. 4 Tropical Experimentation Unit RAF'', and on 21 Mar 1944 to ''No. 3 Tropical Experimentation Unit RAF''. |
| − | On 14 Sep 1944 Gordon was posted to [[No. 11 Personnel | + | On 14 Sep 1944 Gordon was posted to [[No. 11 Personnel Despatch & Receiving Centre RAAF]] before returning to Australia on 4 Dec 1944 at [[No. 3 Personnel Depot RAAF]] at Sandgate in Queensland. He moved again on 4 Jan 1945, this time to [[No. 1 Personnel Depot RAAF]] in Melbourne. On 2 Jul 1945 Gordon was posted to [[No. 5 Service Flying Training School RAAF]] at Uranquinty in New South Wales. However, with the war over, on 6 Oct 1945 Gordon returned to [[No. 1 Personnel Depot RAAF]] where on 13 Mar 1946 he was discharged from the RAAF. |
8 Nov 1941 mustered as Air Crew II(P) and was appointed Leading Aircraftman | 8 Nov 1941 mustered as Air Crew II(P) and was appointed Leading Aircraftman | ||
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==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 16 Jul 1918 |
| Place of Birth | Northam, Western Australia |
| Death | 22 Sep 1972, aged 54 |
| Place of Death | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Age at Enlistment | 22 years old |
| Occupation | Civil Servant |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Prospect road, Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr. Clement Michael Johnson |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W29894 & 415216 (RAAF)] |
| Date of Enlistment | 30 Jul 1940 & 12 Aug 1941 |
| Rank | Warrant Officer |
| Unit/Formation | No. 5 Service Flying Training School RAAF |
| Military Movement | |
| 1st Departure from Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 24 Aug 1942 ‒ 18 Nov 1942 |
| Transport Details | not known Sydney to UK |
| Return to Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 20 Oct 1944 ‒ 4 Dec 1944 |
| Transport Details | Not known UK to Brisbane |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Defence Medal 1939-45 War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
War Service
Mobilised by the CMF on 30 Jul 1940, he was undergoing training at the Melville Training Depot when he resigned on 6 Sep 1940 in order to join the RAAF. In the meantime, on 16 Aug 1940 he had been appointed Lance Corporal. Interestingly his enlistment date for the RAAF is nearly 1 year later, 12 Aug 1941. However, his RAAF enlistment includes reference to him having remained in the 28th Australian Infantry Battalion (The Swan Regiment) from May 1940 until August 1941.
On 12 Aug 1941 Gordon enlisted in the RAAF at No. 4 RAAF Recruiting Centre, mustered as aircrew and he was sent the same day to No. 4 Initial Training School RAAF near Victor Harbour in South Australia. on 13 Nov 1941 Gordon was posted to No. 3 Elementary Flying Training School RAAF at Essendon in Victoria. On 8 Feb 1942 Gordon was posted to No. 7 Service Flying Training School RAAF at Deniliquin in New South Wales. His next posting was to No. 1 Embarkation Depot RAAF at Ascot Vale in Victoria on 19 Jul 1942, and soon after, on 24 August he boarded a ship for the UK, where on arrival on 18 Nov 1942 he was sent to No. 3 Personnel Reception Centre RAF. On 25 Dec 1942 Gordon was promoted to Flight Sergeant. Prior to leaving Ausatralia he had married Lois Cazna Bruce (1922-1985).
Gordon was posted to No. 5 (P) Advanced Flying & Refresher Unit RAF on 23 Mar 1943 and on completion of the training was posted to RAF Station Eshott to the north of Newcastle in Northumberland. A week later on 8 Jun 1943 he was posted to No. 59 Operational Training Unit RAF at RAF Turnhouse. While there on 25 Dec 1943 he was promoted to Warrant Officer. This was followed by a move to No. 1 Tropical Experimentation Unit RAF on 24 Jan 1944, and on 1 Mar 1944 to No. 4 Tropical Experimentation Unit RAF, and on 21 Mar 1944 to No. 3 Tropical Experimentation Unit RAF.
On 14 Sep 1944 Gordon was posted to No. 11 Personnel Despatch & Receiving Centre RAAF before returning to Australia on 4 Dec 1944 at No. 3 Personnel Depot RAAF at Sandgate in Queensland. He moved again on 4 Jan 1945, this time to No. 1 Personnel Depot RAAF in Melbourne. On 2 Jul 1945 Gordon was posted to No. 5 Service Flying Training School RAAF at Uranquinty in New South Wales. However, with the war over, on 6 Oct 1945 Gordon returned to No. 1 Personnel Depot RAAF where on 13 Mar 1946 he was discharged from the RAAF.
8 Nov 1941 mustered as Air Crew II(P) and was appointed Leading Aircraftman on 4 Apr 1942 Gordon married Lois Easzna 25 Jun 1942 mustered as Aircrew-Pilot and promoted to Sergeant
Post War
Electoral Roll records: 1958 at 132 Walker street, North Sydney, clerk; 1963 at 2 Tucker street, Crows Nest, clerk.
Son Raymond Bruce Johnson (9 Dec 1946, 2004). Son John Gordon Michael (18 Jul 1948 - 1995)
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