Difference between revisions of "Thomas Timothy Roberts"
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| placeofdeath = Nungarin, Western Australia | | placeofdeath = Nungarin, Western Australia | ||
| enlistmentage = 19 years old | | enlistmentage = 19 years old | ||
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'6½" (1.69m) tall; dark complexion, brow eyes and black hair |
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| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Farm hand |
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Church of England |
| − | | address = | + | | address = Hillside farm, Nukarni, Western Australia |
| relation = Father | | relation = Father | ||
| nextofkin = Mr Thomas Roberts | | nextofkin = Mr Thomas Roberts | ||
| − | | regnumber = WX31569 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=6384112 W78065 & WX31569] |
| enlistmentdate = 25 Aug 1942 | | enlistmentdate = 25 Aug 1942 | ||
| rank = Private | | rank = Private | ||
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| medal1 = 1939-45 Star | | medal1 = 1939-45 Star | ||
| − | | medal2 = | + | | medal2 = Pacific Star |
| − | | medal3 = | + | | medal3 = War medal 1939-45 |
| − | | medal4 = | + | | medal4 = Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
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==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| − | + | Thomas enlisted in the CMF at Merredin, and was called up for full time service on 20 Apr 1942 as a General Reinforcement. He was posted to ''Western Command Signals'' at Melville the following day. On 16 Jun 1942 he was detached to the [[Signals Recruit Training Depot]]. On 1 Aug 1942 Tom was posted to the [[13th Australian Infantry Training Battalion]], sent on to | |
| + | 2nd AIF 26 Aug 1942 to 3 Oct 1945 | ||
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| + | overseas 5 Nov 1944 to 25 Jul 1945 | ||
Demobilized on 13 Oct 1945 | Demobilized on 13 Oct 1945 | ||
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 26 Aug 1923 |
| Place of Birth | Byford, Western Australia |
| Death | 12 Dec 1987, aged 64 |
| Place of Death | Nungarin, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 19 years old |
| Description | |
| Occupation | Farm hand |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Hillside farm, Nukarni, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr Thomas Roberts |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W78065 & WX31569 |
| Date of Enlistment | 25 Aug 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 2/11th Australian Infantry Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Medals |
1939-45 Star Pacific Star War medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
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[hide]Pre War
War Service
Thomas enlisted in the CMF at Merredin, and was called up for full time service on 20 Apr 1942 as a General Reinforcement. He was posted to Western Command Signals at Melville the following day. On 16 Jun 1942 he was detached to the Signals Recruit Training Depot. On 1 Aug 1942 Tom was posted to the 13th Australian Infantry Training Battalion, sent on to
2nd AIF 26 Aug 1942 to 3 Oct 1945
overseas 5 Nov 1944 to 25 Jul 1945
Demobilized on 13 Oct 1945
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1980 Hillside farm Nungarin, farmer.
Married Bridgette Elizabeth (Betty) Wellstead during 1949 in Katanning. Children Tom, Ellen, and Bob
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