Difference between revisions of "John Francis (Jack) Cucel"
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{{infobox soldier ww2 | {{infobox soldier ww2 | ||
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| death = 8 Mar 1991, aged 79 | | death = 8 Mar 1991, aged 79 | ||
| placeofdeath = St James, Western Australia | | placeofdeath = St James, Western Australia | ||
| − | | enlistmentage = 29 years, | + | | enlistmentage = 29 years, 10 months |
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5' 11" (1.80m) tall; weight 165 lbs; dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5' 11" (1.80m) |
| − | | weight = | + | | weight = 165lbs |
| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = dark |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = brown |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = black |
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| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Truck driver |
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Church of England |
| − | | address = Armadale, Western Australia | + | | address = William street, Armadale, Western Australia |
| relation = Wife | | relation = Wife | ||
| nextofkin = Mrs Dorothy Helen Cucel | | nextofkin = Mrs Dorothy Helen Cucel | ||
| − | | regnumber = WX12326 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=6460955 WX12326] |
| enlistmentdate = 2 May 1941 | | enlistmentdate = 2 May 1941 | ||
| rank = Driver | | rank = Driver | ||
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==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| + | John enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 2 May 1941 and on 5 May was posted to the AASC Reinforcements. On 20 May he was sent tot eh Physical & Recreational Training School at Guildford. A week later he was hospitalised for a day with a bruised heel. In June 1941 he wasa granted four days leave before being posted to the 21 Group AASC Reinforcements on 14 Aug 1941. From 21 to 29 Aug 1941 he was granted pre-embarkation leave and then on 26 Sep 1941 in Fremantle he embarked on [[SS Marnix van Sint Aldegonde]] part of Convoy US 12B, destined for Egypt where John disembarked on 20 Oct 1941. | ||
| + | On 4 Dec 1941 John was posted to the [[2/5th Australian Field Ambulance]]. On 11 Feb 1942 John's unit embarked on [[SS Nieuw Amsterdam]] for Bombay in India, where they disembarked on 16 Feb 1942. On 22 February they embarked on [[SS Takliwa]] for Adelaide via Fremantle. They disembarked in Adelaide on 28 Mar 1942. | ||
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| + | ME 26/9/41 - 28/3/42 | ||
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discharged 22 Oct 1945 | discharged 22 Oct 1945 | ||
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[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
Revision as of 15:54, 4 January 2023
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 22 Jun 1911 |
| Place of Birth | Kalgoorlie, Western Australia |
| Death | 8 Mar 1991, aged 79 |
| Place of Death | St James, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 29 years, 10 months |
| Description |
5' 11" (1.80m) tall ; 165lbs 74.843 kg ; dark complexion ; brown eyes ; black hair |
| Occupation | Truck driver |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | William street, Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs Dorothy Helen Cucel |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | WX12326 |
| Date of Enlistment | 2 May 1941 |
| Rank | Driver |
| Unit/Formation | 2/5th Australian Field Ambulance |
| Post War Details | |
Pre War
Electoral Roll entries: 1936 at Ninth avenue, Armadale, collar maker; 1943 William street, Armadale, bus driver.
During 1939 John married Dorothy Helen Dadds (1910 - 1968).
War Service
John enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 2 May 1941 and on 5 May was posted to the AASC Reinforcements. On 20 May he was sent tot eh Physical & Recreational Training School at Guildford. A week later he was hospitalised for a day with a bruised heel. In June 1941 he wasa granted four days leave before being posted to the 21 Group AASC Reinforcements on 14 Aug 1941. From 21 to 29 Aug 1941 he was granted pre-embarkation leave and then on 26 Sep 1941 in Fremantle he embarked on SS Marnix van Sint Aldegonde part of Convoy US 12B, destined for Egypt where John disembarked on 20 Oct 1941.
On 4 Dec 1941 John was posted to the 2/5th Australian Field Ambulance. On 11 Feb 1942 John's unit embarked on SS Nieuw Amsterdam for Bombay in India, where they disembarked on 16 Feb 1942. On 22 February they embarked on SS Takliwa for Adelaide via Fremantle. They disembarked in Adelaide on 28 Mar 1942.
ME 26/9/41 - 28/3/42 NG 28/8/42 - 13/3/43 discharged 22 Oct 1945
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1954 William street, Armadale, bus driver; 1958 - 1980 at 6 Boundary road St James, armament assistant;
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