Luke Pense
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 13 Oct 1906 |
| Place of Birth | Armadale, Western Australia |
| Death | 6 Jun 1953, aged 46 |
| Place of Death | Greenbushes, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 35 years, 6 months |
| Description | 5'9" (1.75m) tall ; ; sallow complexion ; brown eyes ; brown hair ; appendix scar |
| Occupation | Farrier |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Address | Wickepin, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs. Emily Ethel Pense |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W65369 & WX26263 |
| Date of Enlistment | 2 May 1942 & 8 Jul 1942 |
| Rank | Sapper |
| Unit/Formation | 2/1st Australian Forestry Company |
| Military Movement | |
| 1st Departure from Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 16 Apr 1945 ‒ 24 Apr 1945 |
| Transport Details | SS Ormiston Sydney to Lae, New Guinea |
| Journey Dates | ‒ 29 Dec 1945 |
| Transport Details | unknown New Guinea to Sydney |
| Journey Dates | 29 Dec 1945 ‒ 31 Dec 1945 |
| Transport Details | AHS2 Wanganella Sydney to Melbourne |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
1939-45 Star Pacific Star War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1945-75 |
Pre War
On 16 Jan 1929 Luke married Emily Ethel Turner (1908 - 1992) at Wickepin. Their children were Myrtle (Jean); June Lesley (1931 - 1996); Phillip Barry (1932-2007); William George (1934-1979); Mildred; Alex Clarence Stanley (Sandy) (1940 - 2008); and Robert James (1942 - 2011). Electoral Roll entries: 1931 - 1943 at Wickepin, farmer
War Service
Luke was mobilised on 2 May 1942 with Army Number W56369, and was called up for full time service on 12 May 1942. On 19 May 1942 Luke was transferred to the 5th Australian Garrison Battalion at Swanbourne. He was then transferred to the 10th Australian Reconnaissance Battalion at Wanneroo on 25 May 1942. On 8 Jul 1942 he transferred to the 2nd AIF with a new Army Number of WX26263. On 9 Jan 1943 he was detached while undertaking a Trade Test as a Farrier, returning to hsi unit on 15 Feb 1943 as a Trade Group 3 Farrier. In early December he was granted a weeks LWOP.
From 26 March until 15 April 1943 Luke attended a course at the 3rd Australian Corps Training Centre for Jungle Warfare. From 25 Apr 1944 until 10 Jan 1945 Luke was posted to the 9th Auxiliary Horse Transport Company, after which he was sent to the Western Command Recruit Reception & General Details Depot to await a new posting. on 17 Mar 1945 he was posted to the Australian Army Engiineers Training Centre in Victoria, arriving there on 27 Mar 1945. Two days later he was posted to the 2/1st Australian Forestry Company where he was utilised as a Blacksmith TG1.
On 16 Apr 1945 Luke embarked on SS Ormiston in Sydney for New Guinea, disembarking at Lae on 24 Apr 1945. On 13 Jun 1945 he was admitted to the 2/7th Australian General Hospital with a strained right Lumbar Vertebrae, returning to his unit on 25 Jun 1945. On 3 Dec 1945 he was again admitted to the 2/7th Australian General Hospital this time until 10 December when he was transferred to the 113th Australian General Hospital. He remained with them until 29 Dec 1945 when he embarked on AHS2 Wanganella in Sydney for Melbourne where he disembarked on 31 Dec 1945 and was admitted to the 115th Australian General Hospital. He was later sent to Western Australia, arriving on 7 Jan 1946 when Luke was admitted to the 110th Australian Base Hospital. On 18 Jul 1946 Luke was Medically reassessed as 'D', and on 29 Jul 1946 he was released from hospital to the Western Command Recruit Reception & General Details Depot for discharge proceedigns. Luke was discharged on 2 Aug 1946
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 at Greenbushes, dairy farmer.
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