Difference between revisions of "John Whittaker ww2"
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| death = 29 Apr 1963, aged 62 | | death = 29 Apr 1963, aged 62 | ||
| placeofdeath = Maylands, Western Australia | | placeofdeath = Maylands, Western Australia | ||
− | | enlistmentage = | + | | enlistmentage = 41 years 4 months |
− | | description = | + | | description = 5'6¼" (1.68m); fresh complexion, hazel eyes, brown hair |
− | | height = | + | | height = 5'6¼" (1.68m) |
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− | | complexion = | + | | complexion = fresh |
− | | eyes = | + | | eyes = hazel |
− | | hair = | + | | hair = brown |
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− | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Cement worker |
− | | religion = | + | | religion = Church of England |
− | | address = Armadale, Western | + | | address = Rowley road, Armadale, Western Australia |
− | | relation = | + | | relation = Wife |
− | | nextofkin = Mrs Doris Whittaker | + | | nextofkin = Mrs. Doris Lillian Whittaker |
− | | regnumber = W26679 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=6487968 W26679] |
| enlistmentdate = 3 Sep 1941 | | enlistmentdate = 3 Sep 1941 | ||
| rank = Corporal | | rank = Corporal | ||
| unit = [[110th Australian Base Hospital]] | | unit = [[110th Australian Base Hospital]] | ||
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==Pre War== | ==Pre War== | ||
− | + | Prior to emigrating to Australia John had served as a Petty Officer with an Infantry unit in the British Marines (an arm of their navy). | |
==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
+ | On 3 Sep 1941 John enlisted at Swanbourne in the CMF and was posted to the [[5th Australian Garrison Battalion]]. On 1 Jul 1943 he was granted Proficiency Pay at naval base/ From 9 - 19 May he undertook a Hygiene Course on Rottnest and on 20 Jun 1944 he was appointed as a Lance Corporal. | ||
+ | John was transferred to the [[10th Australian Garrison Battalion]] on 3 Nov 1944 before being transferred again on 6 Dec 1944, this time to the [[110th Australian base Hospital]] where he was promoted Corporal on 7 Nov 1945. He became a patient on 28 Jan 1946 with an abscess to his right elbow, before returning to his unit on 6 Feb 1946. (John had volunteered to work through the demobilisation period.) | ||
− | + | On 21 Feb 1947 he was released to the Western Command Recruit Reception & General Details Depot to undertake his discharge on 16 Mar 1947 | |
==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
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[[Category:CMF ww2]] | [[Category:CMF ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Born England ww2]] | [[Category:Born England ww2]] | ||
− | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Church of England ww2]] |
− | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Cement worker ww2]] |
[[Category:110th Australian Base Hospital]] | [[Category:110th Australian Base Hospital]] | ||
− | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] |
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[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] |
Revision as of 19:00, 16 July 2021
Personal Information | |
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Date of Birth | 30 Apr 1900 |
Place of Birth | Cookley, Suffolk, England |
Death | 29 Apr 1963, aged 62 |
Place of Death | Maylands, Western Australia |
Age at Enlistment | 41 years 4 months |
Description | 5'6¼" (1.68m) tall ; ; fresh complexion ; hazel eyes ; brown hair |
Occupation | Cement worker |
Religion | Church of England |
Address | Rowley road, Armadale, Western Australia |
Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs. Doris Lillian Whittaker |
Military Information | |
Reg Number | W26679 |
Date of Enlistment | 3 Sep 1941 |
Rank | Corporal |
Unit/Formation | 110th Australian Base Hospital |
Post War Details | |
Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
Prior to emigrating to Australia John had served as a Petty Officer with an Infantry unit in the British Marines (an arm of their navy).
War Service
On 3 Sep 1941 John enlisted at Swanbourne in the CMF and was posted to the 5th Australian Garrison Battalion. On 1 Jul 1943 he was granted Proficiency Pay at naval base/ From 9 - 19 May he undertook a Hygiene Course on Rottnest and on 20 Jun 1944 he was appointed as a Lance Corporal.
John was transferred to the 10th Australian Garrison Battalion on 3 Nov 1944 before being transferred again on 6 Dec 1944, this time to the 110th Australian base Hospital where he was promoted Corporal on 7 Nov 1945. He became a patient on 28 Jan 1946 with an abscess to his right elbow, before returning to his unit on 6 Feb 1946. (John had volunteered to work through the demobilisation period.)
On 21 Feb 1947 he was released to the Western Command Recruit Reception & General Details Depot to undertake his discharge on 16 Mar 1947
Post War
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