Difference between revisions of "John William Shackleton"
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| religion = Methodist | | religion = Methodist | ||
| address = 8 Orange avenue, Perth, Western Australia | | address = 8 Orange avenue, Perth, Western Australia | ||
| − | | relation = | + | | relation = Father |
| − | | nextofkin = | + | | nextofkin = Mr. Ellis Shackleton |
| regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=6478390 W232594 & WX27006] | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=6478390 W232594 & WX27006] | ||
| − | | enlistmentdate = 10 Aug 1942 | + | | enlistmentdate = 3 Nov 1939 (CMF) 10 Aug 1942 (2nd AIF) |
| rank = Staff Sergeant | | rank = Staff Sergeant | ||
| unit = [[2/188th Supply Depot Platoon]] | | unit = [[2/188th Supply Depot Platoon]] | ||
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| 1sttransportreturnnote= Wewak, PNG to Brisbane | | 1sttransportreturnnote= Wewak, PNG to Brisbane | ||
| − | | fate1 | + | | fate1 = Returned to Australia |
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==Pre War== | ==Pre War== | ||
| + | Electoral Roll entries: 1937 at 245 Carr street, Leederville, butcher; 1943 at 5 Cross street, Subiaco, butcher. | ||
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During 1941 John married Phyllis Rudrum in Perth. Phyllis died on 20 Jan 1981, aged 62 in Subiaco. | During 1941 John married Phyllis Rudrum in Perth. Phyllis died on 20 Jan 1981, aged 62 in Subiaco. | ||
| − | + | ==War Service== | |
| + | John enlisted in the CMF on 3 Nov 1939 at Claremont (W232594) and was allocated to the [[13th AASC Supply Depot]] as a Trade Group 3 Butcher. From 5 - 15 Sep 1940 he was sent home on sick leave. On 11 Oct 1940 John was promoted to Corporal, and on 25 Jul 1941 he was promoted Sergeant. On 16 Oct 1941 he was transferred to the Western Command Meat Depot ([[5th Australian Filed Butchery]]). On 16 Dec 1941 John was admitted to the [[110th Australian Base Hospital]], returning to his unit on 22 December until 23 Aug 1942 when he transferred to teh AASC School of Instruction, returning to his unit on 9 Sep 1942. | ||
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| + | On 10 Aug 1942 John enlisteed in the 2nd AIF (WX27006), remaining with his unit un til 3 Apr 1943 when he was sent to an Officers Training School at Salter Point. | ||
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| + | converting on 10 Aug 1942 to become a member of the 2nd AIF having earlier married Phyllis who was now his NOK. | ||
| + | TG 3 Butcher | ||
New Guinea 12 Jul 1944 to 7 Dec 1945 | New Guinea 12 Jul 1944 to 7 Dec 1945 | ||
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 28 Jul 1917 |
| Place of Birth | Armadale, Western Australia |
| Death | 8 Mar 1977, aged 60 |
| Place of Death | Subiaco, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 22 years old (CMF) |
| Description |
5'5¾" (1.68m) tall ; 138lbs 62.596 kg ; dark complexion ; grey eyes ; dark hair ; scar on right hand and chin |
| Occupation | Butcher |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Address | 8 Orange avenue, Perth, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr. Ellis Shackleton |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W232594 & WX27006 |
| Date of Enlistment | 3 Nov 1939 (CMF) 10 Aug 1942 (2nd AIF) |
| Rank | Staff Sergeant |
| Unit/Formation | 2/188th Supply Depot Platoon |
| Military Movement | |
| 1st Departure from Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 12 Jul 1944 ‒ 18 Jul 1944 |
| Transport Details | HMT Duntroon Brisbane to Wewak |
| Return to Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 1 Dec 1945 ‒ 7 Dec 1945 |
| Transport Details | HMT Duntroon Wewak, PNG to Brisbane |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
Pre War
Electoral Roll entries: 1937 at 245 Carr street, Leederville, butcher; 1943 at 5 Cross street, Subiaco, butcher.
During 1941 John married Phyllis Rudrum in Perth. Phyllis died on 20 Jan 1981, aged 62 in Subiaco.
War Service
John enlisted in the CMF on 3 Nov 1939 at Claremont (W232594) and was allocated to the 13th AASC Supply Depot as a Trade Group 3 Butcher. From 5 - 15 Sep 1940 he was sent home on sick leave. On 11 Oct 1940 John was promoted to Corporal, and on 25 Jul 1941 he was promoted Sergeant. On 16 Oct 1941 he was transferred to the Western Command Meat Depot (5th Australian Filed Butchery). On 16 Dec 1941 John was admitted to the 110th Australian Base Hospital, returning to his unit on 22 December until 23 Aug 1942 when he transferred to teh AASC School of Instruction, returning to his unit on 9 Sep 1942.
On 10 Aug 1942 John enlisteed in the 2nd AIF (WX27006), remaining with his unit un til 3 Apr 1943 when he was sent to an Officers Training School at Salter Point.
converting on 10 Aug 1942 to become a member of the 2nd AIF having earlier married Phyllis who was now his NOK.
TG 3 Butcher New Guinea 12 Jul 1944 to 7 Dec 1945
discharged 4 Jan 1946
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1977 at 5 Cross street, Subiaco, butcher.
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