William John Martin (16379)
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| File:Martin William John (16379) | |
| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 6 Jun 1921 |
| Age at Enlistment | 18 Years, 11 months |
| Description |
5'5½" (1.66m) tall ; 155lbs 70.307 kg ; medium complexion ; blue eyes ; dark brown hair ; arge scar on inner side left knee |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Clifton road, Byford |
| Next of Kin | Mother , Mrs Violt Maud Martin |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 16379 |
| Date of Enlistment | 30 Apr 1940 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Post War Details | |
| Medals |
1939-45 Star Pacific Star Defence Medal War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
Had worked as a farm hand for 18 months and for 4 years as a labourer at the State Brickwoks in Byford.
War Service
Bill enlisted at No 4 Recruiting Centre on 30 Apr 1940 and was sent to No. 4 Recruit Depot Pearce, mustered as a Messman. From 8 May until 17 May 1940 Bill undertook a recruit drill course.
From 6 - 13 Feb 1941 Bill was admitted to the No. 2 RAAF Hospital. In May 1941 Bill was at No. 1 E S at Ascot Vale
On 18 Mar 1943 at Milne Bay Bill was charged with ..'at or about 6:00am on 18 Mar 1943 when questioned by F/O LUSH as to whether the tea was made, said "NO" & being further asked why, said.."I didn't ....... know". When told to make the tea he replied "I will when I make the toast" & when told by F/O LUSH to address his superiors aas Sir, said "GOOD OH". He was fined three days pay, but it probably said a lot more about F/O Lush than Bill Martin.
Discharged 27 Apr 1946 with his address then being 5 John street, Armadale.
Post War
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