Difference between revisions of "James Wilkinson"
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| − | | description = | + | | description = 6'1" (1.85m) tall; medium complexion, blue eyes, brown hair |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 6'1" (1.85m) |
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| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Baker |
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Prebyterian |
| − | | address = Armadale, Western Australia | + | | address = Fremantle road, Armadale, Western Australia |
| relation = Father | | relation = Father | ||
| nextofkin = Mr William Wilkinson | | nextofkin = Mr William Wilkinson | ||
| − | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=6373799 WX32130] | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=6373799 W25022 & WX32130] |
| − | | enlistmentdate = 18 Jul 1942 | + | | enlistmentdate = 13 Oct 1941 & 18 Jul 1942 |
| rank = Private | | rank = Private | ||
| unit = [[52nd Australian General Transport Platoon]] | | unit = [[52nd Australian General Transport Platoon]] | ||
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| − | | medal1 = | + | | medal1 = Pacific Star |
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| − | | medal3 = | + | | medal3 = War Medal 1939-45 |
| − | | medal4 = | + | | medal4 = Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
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==Pre War== | ==Pre War== | ||
| + | James was mobilised on 1 Oct 1941 and wwas allocated tothe AASC Petrol Company. He was called up for full time service from 15 Dec 1941 in the CMF. On 3 Jul 1942 he changed his enlistment to the 2nd AIF and on 17 Aug 1942 he was posted to the ''13th Australian Infantry Brigade Group'' at Melville and allocated to the [[24th Company AASC]]. On 8 Sep 1942 he was charged with Disobeying Standing Orders for drivers of Military Transport vehicles, and was fined a day's pay (5/-). Frtom 31 Oct 1942 until 11 Nov 1942 he enjoyed some leave. | ||
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| + | On 6 Feb 1943 James entrained for Adelaide, arriving there on 12 Feb 1943 and then entrained again on 1 Mar 1943 for Darwin arriving there on 10 Mar 1943. On 15 Jan 1944 he received treatment from the [[2nd Australian Field Ambulance]] for Tinea and on 17 Jan 1944 they transferred him to the [[12th Australian Field Ambulance]], returning to his unit on 26 Jan 1944. On 17 Aug 1944 James was transfered to teh [[52nd Australian General Transport Platoon]]. | ||
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| + | On 21 Nov 1944 James and his unit embarked on [[USAT AEvangaline]] in Darwing for Jacquinot Bay on the southern coast of New Britain where they disembarked on 26 Nov 1944. On 26 April 1945 he embarked on | ||
==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| − | + | 2nd AIF 3 Jul 1942 | |
discharged 27 May 1946 | discharged 27 May 1946 | ||
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[[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Born WA ww2]] | [[Category:Born WA ww2]] | ||
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Baker ww2]] |
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Presbyterian ww2]] |
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[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
Revision as of 20:33, 19 January 2023
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 26 Feb 1922 |
| Place of Birth | Beverley, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 19 years, 7 months |
| Description | 6'1" (1.85m) tall ; ; medium complexion ; blue eyes ; brown hair |
| Occupation | Baker |
| Religion | Prebyterian |
| Address | Fremantle road, Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr William Wilkinson |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W25022 & WX32130 |
| Date of Enlistment | 13 Oct 1941 & 18 Jul 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 52nd Australian General Transport Platoon |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Reurned to Australia |
| Medals |
Pacific Star Defence Medal War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
James was mobilised on 1 Oct 1941 and wwas allocated tothe AASC Petrol Company. He was called up for full time service from 15 Dec 1941 in the CMF. On 3 Jul 1942 he changed his enlistment to the 2nd AIF and on 17 Aug 1942 he was posted to the 13th Australian Infantry Brigade Group at Melville and allocated to the 24th Company AASC. On 8 Sep 1942 he was charged with Disobeying Standing Orders for drivers of Military Transport vehicles, and was fined a day's pay (5/-). Frtom 31 Oct 1942 until 11 Nov 1942 he enjoyed some leave.
On 6 Feb 1943 James entrained for Adelaide, arriving there on 12 Feb 1943 and then entrained again on 1 Mar 1943 for Darwin arriving there on 10 Mar 1943. On 15 Jan 1944 he received treatment from the 2nd Australian Field Ambulance for Tinea and on 17 Jan 1944 they transferred him to the 12th Australian Field Ambulance, returning to his unit on 26 Jan 1944. On 17 Aug 1944 James was transfered to teh 52nd Australian General Transport Platoon.
On 21 Nov 1944 James and his unit embarked on USAT AEvangaline in Darwing for Jacquinot Bay on the southern coast of New Britain where they disembarked on 26 Nov 1944. On 26 April 1945 he embarked on
War Service
2nd AIF 3 Jul 1942 discharged 27 May 1946
Post War
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