Difference between revisions of "Raymond Ernest Buckingham"
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| nextofkin = Mr. Alexander Samuel Buckingham | | nextofkin = Mr. Alexander Samuel Buckingham | ||
| − | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=6496017 W21041 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=6496017 W21041] & 81622 |
| enlistmentdate = 3 Oct 1941 (Army) & 8 Aug 1942 (RAAF) | | enlistmentdate = 3 Oct 1941 (Army) & 8 Aug 1942 (RAAF) | ||
| rank = Private & Leading Aircraftsman | | rank = Private & Leading Aircraftsman | ||
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 6 Dec 1921 |
| Place of Birth | Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Death | 8 Nov 2000, aged 78 |
| Place of Death | Gooseberry Hill, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 19 years, 10 months |
| Occupation | Brick maker |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | 'Poplar', Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr. Alexander Samuel Buckingham |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W21041 & 81622 |
| Date of Enlistment | 3 Oct 1941 (Army) & 8 Aug 1942 (RAAF) |
| Rank | Private & Leading Aircraftsman |
| Unit/Formation | 16th Australian Infantry Battalion (Cameron Highlanders Regiment) & No. 4 Central Recovery Depot RAAF |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
1943 at "Poplar". Kelmscott, bootmaker
War Service
On 10 Dec 1941 Ray entered camp a week after enlisting, and was then called up for full time duty on 24 Dec 1941 with the 16th Australian Infantry Battalion (Cameron Highlanders Regiment). Ray was discharged from the Army on 16 Jan 1942 for 'Essential Services'.
Ray then enlisted in the RAAF on 8 Aug 1942.
Discharged from the RAAF on 11 May 1945
Post War
Ray married Alma Cecilia Brooke (1923 - 2017) in 1947. They had 3 children.
Electoral Roll entries: 1954 at 4 Alexandra avenue, Cannington, State Brickworks; 1958 - 1972 Vahland avenue, Riverton, welder, 1972 - 1980 at 4 Alexandra avenue, Bentley, metal worker.
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