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| dateofbirth	  = 15 Jan 1909
| placeofbirth	  = Coomberdale, Western Australia
| death	          = 4 Nov 1998, aged 89
| placeofdeath	  = Mandurah, Western Australia
| enlistmentage	  = 32 years old
| description	  = 5'8½" (1.74 m) tall; weight 147lbs; medium complexion, blue eyes, brown hair
| height          = 5'8½" (1.74 m)
| weight          = 147lbs
| complexion      = medium
| eyes            = blue
| hair            = brown
| descriptionnote = appendicectomy scare
| occupation	  = Labourer
| religion	  = Church of England
| address	  = Fifth road, Armadale, Western Australia
| relation	  = Wife
| nextofkin       = Mrs Hilda Ada Williams
| regnumber	  = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=4426341  29776]
| enlistmentdate  = 23 Jan 1941
| rank	          = Sergeant
| unit     	  = [[No. 14 Squadron RAAF]]
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| medal1	  = War Medal 1939-45
| medal2          = Australian Service Medal 1939-45
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==Pre War==
On 9 Sep 1930 Oswald married Hilda Ada Harman (1909 - 1998) in Perth. Hilda died at Dawesville on 24 Nov 1999, aged 90. At the time he enlisted, they had five children: Roy Oswald Bertram (19 Aug 1931 - ); Margaret Dora (29 Apr 1933 -   ); David Ronald (26 Jul 1935 - 2015); Cecil Francis (9 Nov 1936 -  ) and Maureen Hilda (15 Jul 1938 -   ). Oswald at time of enlistment was working for the State Government Department of Harbours and Rivers. Another daughter Dorothy Anne (12 Dec 1944 -   ) was born while he was serving.

Electoral Roll entries: 1931 at 8 Archer street, West Midland, labourer; 1943 at RAAF Pearce, 

==War Service==
Oswald was enlisted on 23 Jan 1941, mustering as 'Guard' before being sent to the [[No. 4 Recruit Depot RAAF]] at Pearce. On the completion of basic training, Oswald was posted to [[No. 4 Service Flying Training School RAAF]] at Geraldton from 11 Mar 1941. In December 1941 he returned to Perth and on 17 Dec 1941 he was posted to RAAF HQ Western Area. There, he was appointed as a Leading Aircraftman on 1 Jul 1941, and promoted Temporary Corporal on 1 Mar 1942. 



On 29 May 1942 Oswald was posted to [[No. 10 Stores Depot RAAF]] at Merredin where he was charged with a breach of conditions relating to security at No. 25 Inland Aircraft Fuel Depot. receiving a Severe Reprimand for his troubles. Oswald was hospitalised from 23 Dec 1942 until 14 Jan 1943 and again briefly on 16 Apr 1943 at the [[110th Australian Base Hospital]] in Perth. On 6 May 1943 he was transferred to [[No. 5 Embarkation Depot RAAF]], and on 26 Jul 1943 he was posted to [[No. 25 (City of Perth) Squadron RAAF]]. On 7 Sep 1943 his posting changed to [[No. 4 Stores Depot RAAF]] where he was promoted Sergeant on 1 Aug 1944, and he remained there until 26 Dec 1944 when he was transferred to [[No. 4 Recruit Depot RAAF]].  On 15 Jun 1945 he was transferred to [[No. 14 Squadron RAAF]] before being posted again on 18 Oct 1945 to [[No. 5 Personnel Depot RAAF]].

==Post War==
Hilda died at Dawesville on 24 Nov 1999, aged 90.
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 at Gabbin, farm hand; 1958 at Narrogin, farm hand; 1968 - 1972 at School Cottage, Kalinda drive, City Beach, caretaker; 1977 - 1980 at 154 Woodside street, Doubleview, retired.
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