Difference between revisions of "Harold Chamberlain"
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| death = 22 Dec 1991, aged 77 | | death = 22 Dec 1991, aged 77 | ||
| placeofdeath = Thornlie, Western Australia | | placeofdeath = Thornlie, Western Australia | ||
| − | | enlistmentage = | + | | enlistmentage = 26 years, 10 months |
| − | | description = | + | | description = 6' 0" (1.83m) tall; fair complexion, brown eyes, fair hair, scar on right wrist |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 6' 0" (1.83m) |
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| − | | descriptionnote = | + | | descriptionnote = scar on right wrist |
| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Law clerk |
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Church of England |
| − | | address = Armadale, Western Australia | + | | address = Railway avenue, Armadale, Western Australia |
| relation = Father | | relation = Father | ||
| nextofkin = Mr John Chamberlain | | nextofkin = Mr John Chamberlain | ||
| − | | regnumber = WX30594 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=6377026 W3450 & WX30594] |
| − | | enlistmentdate = 16 Jul 1942 | + | | enlistmentdate = 23 Jan 1941 & 16 Jul 1942 |
| rank = Sergeant | | rank = Sergeant | ||
| unit = [[134th Australian Brigade Workshop]] | | unit = [[134th Australian Brigade Workshop]] | ||
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During 1943 Harold married Moreen Kershaw. | During 1943 Harold married Moreen Kershaw. | ||
==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| + | Harold enlisted in the CMF on 23 Jan 1941 aand was allocatd to the 7th Heavy Brigade. His original assignment was to Swanbourne,but on 10 Mar 1941 he was posted to Rottnest. On 18 Aug 1941 he was classifid as a TG3 Clerk and on 14 Nov 1941 he volunteered for overseas service (2nd AIF). Harold was granted leave from 5 - 9 Jan 1942 and on 24 Mar 1942 he was promoted Bombardier (Artillery Clerk). He was also granted leave from 3 - 5 Apr 1942. | ||
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| + | On 3 Apr 1944 Harold was transferred tothe [[15th Australian Radio Maintenance Section]], and the same day he was promoted Acting Segeant. | ||
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[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
Revision as of 02:07, 19 February 2023
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 20 Mar 1914 |
| Place of Birth | Armadale, Western Australia |
| Death | 22 Dec 1991, aged 77 |
| Place of Death | Thornlie, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 26 years, 10 months |
| Description | 6' 0" (1.83m) tall ; ; fair complexion ; brown eyes ; fair hair ; scar on right wrist |
| Occupation | Law clerk |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Railway avenue, Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr John Chamberlain |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W3450 & WX30594 |
| Date of Enlistment | 23 Jan 1941 & 16 Jul 1942 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit/Formation | 134th Australian Brigade Workshop |
| Military Movement | |
| 1st Departure from Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 22 May 1945 |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
1939-45 Star ? Pacific Star War medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
During 1943 Harold married Moreen Kershaw.
War Service
Harold enlisted in the CMF on 23 Jan 1941 aand was allocatd to the 7th Heavy Brigade. His original assignment was to Swanbourne,but on 10 Mar 1941 he was posted to Rottnest. On 18 Aug 1941 he was classifid as a TG3 Clerk and on 14 Nov 1941 he volunteered for overseas service (2nd AIF). Harold was granted leave from 5 - 9 Jan 1942 and on 24 Mar 1942 he was promoted Bombardier (Artillery Clerk). He was also granted leave from 3 - 5 Apr 1942.
On 3 Apr 1944 Harold was transferred tothe 15th Australian Radio Maintenance Section, and the same day he was promoted Acting Segeant.
discharged 7 Jan 1946.
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1954 "Belmont' Byford, clerk; 1963 - 1977 at 31a Solomon street, Palmyra, storeman; 1977 with Kevin and Kaye; 1980 at 7a Ebro way, Willetton, retired.
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