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| placeofdeath   = Armadale, Western Australia
 
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| enlistmentage   = 40 years, 4 months
 
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| regnumber   = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=6496859  WX4937] & W30579
 
| enlistmentdate  = 23 Jul 1940 & 19 Feb 1941
 
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Robert and Dora arrived at Albany aboard ''SS Demosthenes'' as 3rd class passengers in either 1926 or 1927 (records filed under both years). Dora died on 14 Dec 1979 in Subiaco, aged 83.
 
Robert and Dora arrived at Albany aboard ''SS Demosthenes'' as 3rd class passengers in either 1926 or 1927 (records filed under both years). Dora died on 14 Dec 1979 in Subiaco, aged 83.
  
Electoral R0ll entries: 1931 Group 137, Margaret River, settler; 1936 - 1943 at Canning Weir, quarry worker;
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Electoral R0ll entries: 1931 Group 137, Margaret River, settler; 1936 - 1943 at Canning Weir, quarry worker.
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==War Service==
 
==War Service==
Robert enlisted while residing at Canning Dam on 23 Jul 1940 and was a member of the [[13th Australian Infantry Training Battalion]] at the time he transferred from the 2nd AIF to the Militia (CMF) on 18/19 Feb 1941. At the time of his discharge on 13 Nov 1945 he was a Warrant Officer Class 2, member of the staff of the 4th Australian Recruit Training Battalion.
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Robert enlisted while residing at Canning Dam on 23 Jul 1940 and was taken on strength by the [[13th Australian Infantry Training Battalion]] at Northam. The next day he was promoted Corporal, and then to Lance Sergeant the same day.  On 3 May 1941 he was promoted Temporary Sergeant, remaining with the training battalion until 20 Jan 1942 when he was detached to the [[3rd Australian Corps Physical & Recreational Training School]], at Subiaco until 13 Feb 1942. From 19 Feb 1942 until 25 Apr 1942 he was undergoing a Remedial Instructors Course at the [[Army School  Physical & Recreational Training]] at Frankston in Victoria to qualify as an instructor.  From 29 May until 1 Jun 1942 Robert attended a course at the ''3rd Australian Corps Physical & Recreational Training , and until 16 Sep 1942 he was attached to their camps as an instructor.  
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However, on 16 Sep 1942 he was transferred to the staff of the [[109th Australian Convalescent Depot]] at Narrogin, where on 20 Aug 1942 he was appointed Warrant Officer Class II. On 4 May 1943 Robert was admitted to the [[118th Australian General Hospital]] in Northam with abdominal pain, and was released to duty on 12 May 1943. On 25 Jun 1943 Robert was again admitted to the [[118th Australian General Hospital]] to have his appendix removed. On 17 Jul 1943 he was released to Faversham House a convalescent home near York before being readmitted to the [[118th Australian General Hospital]] on 28 Jul 1943. On 26 Oct 1943 Robert was sent to the Medical Wing of the [[Western Command Recruit Reception & General Details Depot]].
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Robert was then sent to Victoria (382 Pool??)on 17 Mar 1944 before being sent to the [[Second Australian Army Junior Leaders School]] in Seymour from 19 May until 30 Jun 1944 to undertake a course. On 4 Jul 1944 Robert was posted to the [[1st Australian Recruit Training Battalion]] at Cowra in New South Wales.
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On 15 Mar 1945 Robert was transferred from the 1st Australian Recruit Training Battalion in NSW to the 4th Australian Recruit Training Battalion also at Cowra. With the conclusion of the war training needs were significantly reduced and thus on 3 Oct 1945 Robert was transferred to the [[Western Command Recruit Reception & General Details Depot]] in Claremont to begin the discharge process. Robert was taken on by them on 5 Nov 1945, as he required treatment in the [[120th Australian Special Hospital]] during October and November 1945. Robert was discharged on 14 Nov 1945.
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Revision as of 01:37, 6 June 2021

Robert Hynes
Hynes Robert.jpg
Personal Information
Date of Birth 5 Mar 1900
Place of Birth Newry, Ireland
Death 31 Oct 1974, aged 74
Place of Death Armadale, Western Australia
Age at Enlistment 40 years, 4 months
Description 5'5" (1.65m) tall ; ; dark complexion ; brown eyes ; brown hair ; scar below right knee
Occupation Labourer
Religion Roman Catholic
Address Albany road, Bedfordale, Western Australia
Next of Kin Wife , Mrs. Dora Margaret Hynes
Military Information
Reg Number WX4937 & W30579
Date of Enlistment 23 Jul 1940 & 19 Feb 1941
Rank Warrant Officer Class 2
Unit/Formation 13th Australian Infantry Training Battalion
Post War Details
Fate Remained in Australia
Medals War medal 1939-45
Australian Service Medal 1939-45



Pre War

Robert and Dora arrived at Albany aboard SS Demosthenes as 3rd class passengers in either 1926 or 1927 (records filed under both years). Dora died on 14 Dec 1979 in Subiaco, aged 83.

Electoral R0ll entries: 1931 Group 137, Margaret River, settler; 1936 - 1943 at Canning Weir, quarry worker.

War Service

Robert enlisted while residing at Canning Dam on 23 Jul 1940 and was taken on strength by the 13th Australian Infantry Training Battalion at Northam. The next day he was promoted Corporal, and then to Lance Sergeant the same day. On 3 May 1941 he was promoted Temporary Sergeant, remaining with the training battalion until 20 Jan 1942 when he was detached to the 3rd Australian Corps Physical & Recreational Training School, at Subiaco until 13 Feb 1942. From 19 Feb 1942 until 25 Apr 1942 he was undergoing a Remedial Instructors Course at the Army School Physical & Recreational Training at Frankston in Victoria to qualify as an instructor. From 29 May until 1 Jun 1942 Robert attended a course at the 3rd Australian Corps Physical & Recreational Training , and until 16 Sep 1942 he was attached to their camps as an instructor.


However, on 16 Sep 1942 he was transferred to the staff of the 109th Australian Convalescent Depot at Narrogin, where on 20 Aug 1942 he was appointed Warrant Officer Class II. On 4 May 1943 Robert was admitted to the 118th Australian General Hospital in Northam with abdominal pain, and was released to duty on 12 May 1943. On 25 Jun 1943 Robert was again admitted to the 118th Australian General Hospital to have his appendix removed. On 17 Jul 1943 he was released to Faversham House a convalescent home near York before being readmitted to the 118th Australian General Hospital on 28 Jul 1943. On 26 Oct 1943 Robert was sent to the Medical Wing of the Western Command Recruit Reception & General Details Depot.


Robert was then sent to Victoria (382 Pool??)on 17 Mar 1944 before being sent to the Second Australian Army Junior Leaders School in Seymour from 19 May until 30 Jun 1944 to undertake a course. On 4 Jul 1944 Robert was posted to the 1st Australian Recruit Training Battalion at Cowra in New South Wales.

On 15 Mar 1945 Robert was transferred from the 1st Australian Recruit Training Battalion in NSW to the 4th Australian Recruit Training Battalion also at Cowra. With the conclusion of the war training needs were significantly reduced and thus on 3 Oct 1945 Robert was transferred to the Western Command Recruit Reception & General Details Depot in Claremont to begin the discharge process. Robert was taken on by them on 5 Nov 1945, as he required treatment in the 120th Australian Special Hospital during October and November 1945. Robert was discharged on 14 Nov 1945.


Post War

Electoral Roll entries: 1949 at Canning Weir, quarry worker; 1954 at Ypres road, Kelmscott, brickmaker; 1958 - 1968 at Stepney road, Armadale, brickmaker; 1972 at 8 Verrill way, Armadale, retired; 1980 at 36 Lilian avenue, Kelmscott.

Notes

Sandra Beverley Philips associated with both graves.


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