Stephen Charles Southern
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 3 Jul 1903 |
| Place of Birth | Croydon, England |
| Age at Enlistment | 38 years, 6 months |
| Occupation | Firewood merchant |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Antonio Emily Southern |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | WX18477 |
| Date of Enlistment | 5 Jan 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Military Movement | |
| 1st Departure from Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 6 Sep 1942 ‒ 8 Oct 1942 |
| Transport Details | P4 Fremantle to Middle East |
| Return to Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 24 Jan 1943 ‒ 18 Feb 1943 |
| Transport Details | unknown Port Tewfik to Fremantle |
| 2nd Departure from Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 7 Aug 1943 ‒ 10 Aug 1943 |
| Transport Details | SS Stemmitz Cairns to Lae |
| Return to Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 18 Feb 1944 ‒ 22 Feb 1944 |
| Transport Details | unknown Port Moresby PNG to Brisbane |
| Post War Details | |
Pre War
War Service
After enlisting in Claremont, Stephen was sent to the 13th Training Battalion at Northam camp on 9 Jan 1942. The next day he presented to medical staff with an infected face. On 11 Jan 1942 he was transferred to the 118th Australian General Hospital and he received treatment from them until he returned to his unit on 20 Jan 1942. On 8 Mar 1942 he was charged with having been AWOL from 8:00am on 8 Mar 1942 until midnight the same day. For this he was Admonished and forfeited a day's pay. From 16 Mar 1942 until 23 Mar 1942 he was detached to No 3 Special Detachment at Pearce Airbase. Stephen was again AWOL, this time from 5:00pm until midnight on 12 May 1942
As a result of the Medical Board held at Claremont on 16 Nov 1944, Stephen was discharged on 17 Nov 1944 for essential services reasons in addition o being unfit for heavy work in a hot climate for at least 6 months.
Post War
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