Difference between revisions of "John Coffey"
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| − | | dateofbirth = 4 Aug | + | | dateofbirth = 4 Aug 1903 |
| placeofbirth = Jandakott, Western Australia | | placeofbirth = Jandakott, Western Australia | ||
| − | | death = 10 Apr 1991, aged 84 | + | | death = 10 Apr 1991, aged 84 (?) |
| placeofdeath = Redcliffe, Western Australia | | placeofdeath = Redcliffe, Western Australia | ||
| − | | enlistmentage = | + | | enlistmentage = 38 years, 5 months |
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'4½ (1.64m) tall dark complexion, green eyes, balck hair, sca on right arm. |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5'4½ (1.64m) |
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| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = dark |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = green |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = black |
| − | | descriptionnote = | + | | descriptionnote = scar on right arm |
| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Truck driver |
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Roman Catholic |
| − | | address = Armadale, Western Australia | + | | address = Seventh road, Armadale, Western Australia |
| − | | relation = | + | | relation = Uncle |
| − | | nextofkin = Mr Alfred Gettos | + | | nextofkin = Mr. Alfred Gettos |
| − | | regnumber = WX32118 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=6373787 W21459 & WX32118] |
| enlistmentdate = 12 Jul 1942 | | enlistmentdate = 12 Jul 1942 | ||
| rank = Private | | rank = Private | ||
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==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| + | John was mobilised on 10 Jan 1942 and was posted to the ''Western Command Supply Column'' as a Driver. On 27 Jan 1942 he was called up for full time service, and on 17 May 1942 he was transferred to the ''13th Australian Infantry Brigade Group'''s 4th Battalion. John transferred to the 2nd AIF on 12 Jul 1942 | ||
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| + | Darwin 10 Feb 1943 - 21 Nov 1944 | ||
| + | New Britain 21 Nov 1944 to 15 Sep 1945 | ||
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[[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Born WA ww2]] | [[Category:Born WA ww2]] | ||
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Truck driver ww2]] |
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Catholic ww2]] |
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Returned to Australia ww2]] |
[[Category:]] | [[Category:]] | ||
[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
Revision as of 19:47, 30 January 2023
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 4 Aug 1903 |
| Place of Birth | Jandakott, Western Australia |
| Death | 10 Apr 1991, aged 84 (?) |
| Place of Death | Redcliffe, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 38 years, 5 months |
| Description | 5'4½ (1.64m) tall ; ; dark complexion ; green eyes ; black hair ; scar on right arm |
| Occupation | Truck driver |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Seventh road, Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Uncle , Mr. Alfred Gettos |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W21459 & WX32118 |
| Date of Enlistment | 12 Jul 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 250th Australian Supply Depot Platoon |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
Pre War
War Service
John was mobilised on 10 Jan 1942 and was posted to the Western Command Supply Column as a Driver. On 27 Jan 1942 he was called up for full time service, and on 17 May 1942 he was transferred to the 13th Australian Infantry Brigade Group's 4th Battalion. John transferred to the 2nd AIF on 12 Jul 1942
Darwin 10 Feb 1943 - 21 Nov 1944
New Britain 21 Nov 1944 to 15 Sep 1945
discharged 30 Jan 1946
Post War
During 1953 John married Gwendoline Olive Chester.
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 at 91 Kooyong road, south Belmont, truck driver; 1977 at 333 Great Eastern highway, Belmont, contractor.
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