Difference between revisions of "Mervyn James Pound"
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| − | | description | + | | description = 5'4" (1.63m) tall, 112lbs, fair hair, blue eyes, fair complexion |
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| − | | address = | + | | address = Lady McNess Drive, Roleystone, Western Australia |
| − | | relation = | + | | relation = Father |
| − | | nextofkin = | + | | nextofkin = Mr James W Pound |
| regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=4867843 85288] | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=4867843 85288] | ||
| − | | enlistmentdate = | + | | enlistmentdate = 18 Aug 1944 |
| − | | rank = | + | | rank = Leading Aircraftsman |
| − | | unit = | + | | unit = [[85th Squadron RAAF]] |
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==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| + | Mervyn was enlisted into the RAAF at the [[No. 4 Recruiting Centre]] on 18 Aug 1944 and undertook basic training with the [[No. 4 Recruit Depot]] at Pearce until 27 Sep 1944 when he transferred to the [[No. 4 Stores Depot RAAF]]. He was sent to [[No. 5 Personnel Depot]] for posting to a unit. Identified for further training, on 14 Feb 1945 Mervyn was posted to the [[No. 1 Engineering School RAAF]]. With his training completed he returned to Western Australian with a posting to [[No. 85 Squadron]] on 4 Jun 1945. | ||
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| + | The Squadron was at that time based at Pearce Airbase, and Mervyn was working on Mk 5 Spitfires. On 7 May 1945With the cessation of hostilities, the Squadron reduce in size prior to being disbanded and Mervyn was released to Private life through [[No. 5 Personnel Depot]] Discharge Section. | ||
Revision as of 00:48, 13 August 2023
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 17 Jul 1926 |
| Place of Birth | North Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 18 years, 1 month |
| Description |
5'4" (1.63m) tall ; 112lb "lb" is not declared as a valid unit of measurement for this property. ; fair complexion ; blue eyes ; fair hair |
| Occupation | farm hand |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Lady McNess Drive, Roleystone, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr James W Pound |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 85288 |
| Date of Enlistment | 18 Aug 1944 |
| Rank | Leading Aircraftsman |
| Unit/Formation | 85th Squadron RAAF |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
| Monument(s) | Roleystone Honour Board |
| Medals |
War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Contents
[hide]Pre War
Had been a member of the Air Training Corps for 4 months before being called up.
War Service
Mervyn was enlisted into the RAAF at the No. 4 Recruiting Centre on 18 Aug 1944 and undertook basic training with the No. 4 Recruit Depot at Pearce until 27 Sep 1944 when he transferred to the No. 4 Stores Depot RAAF. He was sent to No. 5 Personnel Depot for posting to a unit. Identified for further training, on 14 Feb 1945 Mervyn was posted to the No. 1 Engineering School RAAF. With his training completed he returned to Western Australian with a posting to No. 85 Squadron on 4 Jun 1945.
The Squadron was at that time based at Pearce Airbase, and Mervyn was working on Mk 5 Spitfires. On 7 May 1945With the cessation of hostilities, the Squadron reduce in size prior to being disbanded and Mervyn was released to Private life through No. 5 Personnel Depot Discharge Section.
Post War
Notes
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