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Revision as of 18:13, 18 November 2019

William John Gardener
Gardener William John.jpg
Personal Information
Date of Birth 15 Feb 1914
Place of Birth Karragullen, Western Australia
Age at Enlistment 28 years, 11 months
Occupation Truck driver
Religion Church of England
Next of Kin Wife , Mrs Valda May Gardener
Military Information
Reg Number 82872
Date of Enlistment 6 Feb 1943
Rank Leading Aircraftsman
Post War Details
Medals War Medal 1939-45
Australian Service Medal 1939-45



Pre War

War Service

Enlisted as an Aircraftsman level 1 at the No. 4 Recruiting Centre in Perth. After some basic drill training he was remustered as a Driver Motor Transport on 6 Feb 1943 and posted to the No. 17 Repair & Salvage Unit on 12 Mar 1943. Promoted to Leading Aircraftsman on 1 Oct 1943. This was closely followed by a transfer on 11 Apr 1944 to No. 25 (City of Perth) Squadron RAAF based at Pearce at a time when they were undertaking Army co-operation duties.


On 29 Sep 1944


Promoted Leading Aircraftsman on 1 Oct 1943 discharged 16 Mar 1945

Post War

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