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| dateofbirth = 20 Dec 1904 | | dateofbirth = 20 Dec 1904 | ||
| − | | placeofbirth = | + | | placeofbirth = Bolton L:anes, England |
| death = | | death = | ||
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| − | | enlistmentage = | + | | enlistmentage = 37 years, 7 months |
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'8" (1.73 m) tall; medium complexion, brown eyes, black hair |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5'8" (1.73 m) |
| weight = | | weight = | ||
| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = medium |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = brown |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = black |
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| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Brick worker |
| religion = Church of England | | religion = Church of England | ||
| address = Bradshaw road, Byford, Western Australia | | address = Bradshaw road, Byford, Western Australia | ||
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| nextofkin = Mrs. Margaret A Hooton | | nextofkin = Mrs. Margaret A Hooton | ||
| regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=4936381 81521] | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=4936381 81521] | ||
| − | | enlistmentdate = | + | | enlistmentdate = 1 Aug 1942 |
| − | | rank = | + | | rank = Leading Aircraftman |
| − | | unit = | + | | unit = [[RAAF Base Pearce]] |
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| − | | medal1 = | + | | medal1 = War Medal 1939-45 |
| − | | medal2 = | + | | medal2 = Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
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==Pre War== | ==Pre War== | ||
| − | + | Pri to enlisting, Bill had married Margaret Ann on 11 Sep 1930 and they had three children, a (son Ronald William Ray), born 19 Feb 1931; and a daughter (Marrion Ann) born 27 Jul 1932. Another daughter (Marjoie) was born on 24 May 1944. | |
==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| + | Bill enlisted in the RAAF at [[No. 4 RAAF Recruiting Centre]] on 1 Aug 1942, mustered as a Guard. The same day he was sent to [[No. 4 Recruit Depot RAAF]] at Pearce to undertake No. P175 Recruit Drill Course from 2 Aug to 23 Aug 1942. | ||
| − | + | Bill was posted to [[No. 2 Mobile Works Squadron RAAF]] on 22 Sep 1942, where on 8 Dec 1942 he was re-mustered as a Butcher. As a result he was then on 21 Dec 1942 posted to [[RAAF Base Pearce]].On 1 Jul 1944 Bill was appointed Acting Corporal, reverting to LAC on 22 Sep 1944. He remained at Pearce until his final posting on 4 Dec 1945 was to the [[No. 5 Personnel Depot RAAF]] where he was discharged on 9 Dec 1944 to return to his civil occupation (Inspector with the Metropolitan Milk Board). | |
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==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
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===External Links=== | ===External Links=== | ||
| − | {{DEFAULTSORT: | + | {{DEFAULTSORT:Hooton , William}} |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:RAAF ww2]] |
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Born England ww2]] |
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Brickmaker ww2]] |
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Church of England ww2]] |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] |
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[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
Latest revision as of 22:39, 29 May 2024
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 20 Dec 1904 |
| Place of Birth | Bolton L:anes, England |
| Age at Enlistment | 37 years, 7 months |
| Description | 5'8" (1.73 m) tall ; ; medium complexion ; brown eyes ; black hair |
| Occupation | Brick worker |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Bradshaw road, Byford, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs. Margaret A Hooton |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 81521 |
| Date of Enlistment | 1 Aug 1942 |
| Rank | Leading Aircraftman |
| Unit/Formation | RAAF Base Pearce |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in AUstralia |
| Monument(s) |
Byford WW2 Honour Roll ANZAC Memorial Park (Byford) |
| Medals |
War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
Pri to enlisting, Bill had married Margaret Ann on 11 Sep 1930 and they had three children, a (son Ronald William Ray), born 19 Feb 1931; and a daughter (Marrion Ann) born 27 Jul 1932. Another daughter (Marjoie) was born on 24 May 1944.
War Service
Bill enlisted in the RAAF at No. 4 RAAF Recruiting Centre on 1 Aug 1942, mustered as a Guard. The same day he was sent to No. 4 Recruit Depot RAAF at Pearce to undertake No. P175 Recruit Drill Course from 2 Aug to 23 Aug 1942.
Bill was posted to No. 2 Mobile Works Squadron RAAF on 22 Sep 1942, where on 8 Dec 1942 he was re-mustered as a Butcher. As a result he was then on 21 Dec 1942 posted to RAAF Base Pearce.On 1 Jul 1944 Bill was appointed Acting Corporal, reverting to LAC on 22 Sep 1944. He remained at Pearce until his final posting on 4 Dec 1945 was to the No. 5 Personnel Depot RAAF where he was discharged on 9 Dec 1944 to return to his civil occupation (Inspector with the Metropolitan Milk Board).
Post War
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