Difference between revisions of "Leonard Wilfred Powell"
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Electoral Roll entries: 1931 - 1937 at Ninth avenue, Armadale, motor mechanic; 1943 at William street, Armadale, labourer; | Electoral Roll entries: 1931 - 1937 at Ninth avenue, Armadale, motor mechanic; 1943 at William street, Armadale, labourer; | ||
==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| − | Original enlistment occurred on 22 Sep 1940 in the CMF with Len being called up for full time service from 30 Sep 1941. | + | Original enlistment occurred on 22 Sep 1940 in the CMF with Len being called up for full time service from 30 Sep 1941, when based on his part tiem service he was posted to the [[13th Australian Field Ambulance]]. On 16 Jan 1942 he was appointed Lance Corporal and transferred tothe ''Mobile Force'' at Bushmead. On 22 Feb 1942 Len was sent on a Fitter & Turners Course at the training centre in Claremont. He returned to his unit on 20 Jul 1942 and was promoted Acting Corporal. From 30 Jul until 3 Aug 1942 he was a patient in the unit's Main Dressing Station before enlisting in the 2nd AIF on 6 Aug 1942 with anew Army Number of WX28489 |
Aif 6 Aug 1942 | Aif 6 Aug 1942 | ||
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Electoral Roll entries: 1954 at 14 Robinson street, Bayswater, assembler; 1958 at Commercial Hotel Mingenew, labourer | Electoral Roll entries: 1954 at 14 Robinson street, Bayswater, assembler; 1958 at Commercial Hotel Mingenew, labourer | ||
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Annie and Leonard at a family wedding | Annie and Leonard at a family wedding | ||
===Notes=== | ===Notes=== | ||
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Revision as of 17:54, 12 March 2023
 Photo taken at Melville camp of ASC Drivers. back, l to r Stan Beale, George Fitzsimons, Wally Cowie, Archie Bowden, Des Rieger. Front: Alf Hughes, Jim Dunn, Arthur Hughes, Len Powell. | |
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 1 Aug 1905 |
| Place of Birth | Wungong, Western Australia |
| Death | 12 Feb 1967, aged 61 |
| Place of Death | Perth, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 35 years, 1 month |
| Description | 5'8" (1.73m) tall ; ; dark complexion ; blue eyes ; brown hair ; scars on left knee and right shin |
| Occupation | Truck driver |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | William street, Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs. Anne (Annie) Powell |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W13468 & WX28489 |
| Date of Enlistment | 22 Sep 1940 & 29 Dec 1941 |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit/Formation | 2/13th Australian Field Ambulance |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
| Medals |
1939-45 Star War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
During 1927 Len had married Annie Smith (1905 - 1987) in Perth. Annie died on 9 Feb 1987, aged 82 in Inglewood. They had three children; Priscilla Powell (1927 - 2000); Beryl Jean Powell (1932 - 2003) and Irene Powell ( - 1977)
Electoral Roll entries: 1931 - 1937 at Ninth avenue, Armadale, motor mechanic; 1943 at William street, Armadale, labourer;
War Service
Original enlistment occurred on 22 Sep 1940 in the CMF with Len being called up for full time service from 30 Sep 1941, when based on his part tiem service he was posted to the 13th Australian Field Ambulance. On 16 Jan 1942 he was appointed Lance Corporal and transferred tothe Mobile Force at Bushmead. On 22 Feb 1942 Len was sent on a Fitter & Turners Course at the training centre in Claremont. He returned to his unit on 20 Jul 1942 and was promoted Acting Corporal. From 30 Jul until 3 Aug 1942 he was a patient in the unit's Main Dressing Station before enlisting in the 2nd AIF on 6 Aug 1942 with anew Army Number of WX28489
Aif 6 Aug 1942 Discharged 14 Nov 1945
19 May 1944 13th Aust Field Ambulance
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1954 at 14 Robinson street, Bayswater, assembler; 1958 at Commercial Hotel Mingenew, labourer
Annie and Leonard at a family wedding
Notes