Difference between revisions of "Stanley Gordon Devereux"
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| dateofbirth = 1 May 1917 | | dateofbirth = 1 May 1917 | ||
| placeofbirth = Armadale, Western Australia | | placeofbirth = Armadale, Western Australia | ||
| − | | death = | + | | death = 5 Mar 1996, aged 78 |
| − | | placeofdeath = | + | | placeofdeath = Queens park, Western Australia |
| enlistmentage = 26 years, 4 months | | enlistmentage = 26 years, 4 months | ||
| description = 6'0¾" (1.83m) tall; weight 150 lbs; \medium complexion, brown eyes, black hair. | | description = 6'0¾" (1.83m) tall; weight 150 lbs; \medium complexion, brown eyes, black hair. | ||
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| enlistmentdate = 11 Sep 1943 | | enlistmentdate = 11 Sep 1943 | ||
| rank = Leading Aircraftsman | | rank = Leading Aircraftsman | ||
| − | | unit = No. 7 | + | | unit = [[No. 7 Communication Unit RAAF]] |
| fate1 = Remained in Australia | | fate1 = Remained in Australia | ||
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| − | | medal1 = | + | | medal1 = War Medal 1939-45 |
| − | | medal2 = | + | | medal2 = Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
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==Pre War== | ==Pre War== | ||
| − | Stan married Elsie Lilian | + | Stan married Elsie Lilian Hurley (1920 - 21 Jun 2012) on 11 Mar 1939. Son Norman Charles was born 3 Sep 1939; son Barry Edward on 6 Jan 1941, and daughter Lilian Mary on 11 Jan 1945. |
==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
Enlisted on 31 Aug 1943 as an Aircraftsman level 1 and mustered as Carpenter II | Enlisted on 31 Aug 1943 as an Aircraftsman level 1 and mustered as Carpenter II | ||
| − | On 11 Sep 1943 he was posted to No.4 Recruiting Depot before being sent to RAAF | + | On 11 Sep 1943 he was posted to No.4 Recruiting Depot before being sent to [[RAAF Base Pearce]] Headquarters on 16 Oct 1943. On 18 Dec 1943 this was changed to [[No. 7 Communication Unit RAAF]]. The Communication Flights were involved in ferrying passengers and the occasional aircraft around Australia and New Guinea. Passengers were generally high ranking personnel such as General Blamey, senior public servants and the occasional overseas visitors. Some of the other activities that the unit participated in were:- |
* target drogue towing, | * target drogue towing, | ||
* photographic missions, | * photographic missions, | ||
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* occasional medical evacuations. | * occasional medical evacuations. | ||
| − | Promoted Leading Aircraftsman on 1 Jan 1944, he was briefly hospitalised from 21 - 25 Apr 1944. Stan was posted to No. 5 Personnel Depot on 18 Mar 1946 and discharged on 29 Mar 1946 | + | Promoted Leading Aircraftsman on 1 Jan 1944, he was briefly hospitalised from 21 - 25 Apr 1944. Stan was posted to [[No. 5 Personnel Depot RAAF]] on 18 Mar 1946 and discharged on 29 Mar 1946 |
==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
| − | + | Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1980 at 178 George street, Queens Park, carpenter and then builder. | |
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===Notes=== | ===Notes=== | ||
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Devereux , Stanley Gordon}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:Devereux , Stanley Gordon}} | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:RAAF ww2]] |
[[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Born WA ww2]] | [[Category:Born WA ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Carpenter ww2]] | [[Category:Carpenter ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Church of Christ ww2]] | [[Category:Church of Christ ww2]] | ||
| − | + | [[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] | |
| − | [[Category:Remained in Australia]] | ||
[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 1 May 1917 |
| Place of Birth | Armadale, Western Australia |
| Death | 5 Mar 1996, aged 78 |
| Place of Death | Queens park, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 26 years, 4 months |
| Description |
6'0¾" (1.83m) tall ; 150lbs 68.039 kg ; medium complexion ; brown eyes ; black hair |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Religion | Church of Christ |
| Address | George street, Queens Park |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs Elsie L Devereux |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 83732 |
| Date of Enlistment | 11 Sep 1943 |
| Rank | Leading Aircraftsman |
| Unit/Formation | No. 7 Communication Unit RAAF |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
| Medals |
War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
Stan married Elsie Lilian Hurley (1920 - 21 Jun 2012) on 11 Mar 1939. Son Norman Charles was born 3 Sep 1939; son Barry Edward on 6 Jan 1941, and daughter Lilian Mary on 11 Jan 1945.
War Service
Enlisted on 31 Aug 1943 as an Aircraftsman level 1 and mustered as Carpenter II
On 11 Sep 1943 he was posted to No.4 Recruiting Depot before being sent to RAAF Base Pearce Headquarters on 16 Oct 1943. On 18 Dec 1943 this was changed to No. 7 Communication Unit RAAF. The Communication Flights were involved in ferrying passengers and the occasional aircraft around Australia and New Guinea. Passengers were generally high ranking personnel such as General Blamey, senior public servants and the occasional overseas visitors. Some of the other activities that the unit participated in were:-
- target drogue towing,
- photographic missions,
- co-operation and communication flights for both Australian Army and the Royal Australian Navy,
- ferrying parts and equipment,
- safe-hand mail delivery,
- occasional medical evacuations.
Promoted Leading Aircraftsman on 1 Jan 1944, he was briefly hospitalised from 21 - 25 Apr 1944. Stan was posted to No. 5 Personnel Depot RAAF on 18 Mar 1946 and discharged on 29 Mar 1946
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1980 at 178 George street, Queens Park, carpenter and then builder.
Notes