Difference between revisions of "William Randall Foggon"
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| dateofbirth = 23 Jan 1918 | | dateofbirth = 23 Jan 1918 | ||
| placeofbirth = Haviton Hill, England | | placeofbirth = Haviton Hill, England | ||
− | | death = | + | | death = 13 Oct 1970 |
− | | placeofdeath = | + | | placeofdeath = Myaree, Western Australia |
| enlistmentage = 21 years, 11 months | | enlistmentage = 21 years, 11 months | ||
| description = 5'7" (1.7m), fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair, scar on left thigh | | description = 5'7" (1.7m), fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair, scar on left thigh | ||
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==Pre War== | ==Pre War== | ||
− | + | Bill arrived in Australia on the SS Jervis Bay from London (12 Feb 1924), arriving in Fremantle with his parents William (A riveter) and Sybil and sister Dorreen in March 1924 | |
==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
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==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
− | + | Married Gladys Margaret | |
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+ | Electoral Roll entries: 1949 Welshpool road, Wattle Grove, labourer; 1954 - 1958 at Railway street, Queens Park, waterside worker; 1963 - 1968 at 96 North Lake road, Melville, Lumper. | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
Brother George Anthony Foggon W74828 & WX 22828 also served. | Brother George Anthony Foggon W74828 & WX 22828 also served. |
Revision as of 18:37, 14 March 2019
Personal Information | |
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Date of Birth | 23 Jan 1918 |
Place of Birth | Haviton Hill, England |
Death | 13 Oct 1970 |
Place of Death | Myaree, Western Australia |
Age at Enlistment | 21 years, 11 months |
Description | 5'7" (1.7m) tall ; ; fair complexion ; blue eyes ; fair hair ; scar on left thigh |
Occupation | Labourer |
Religion | Church of England |
Address | Smail's Mill, Karragullen, Western Australia |
Next of Kin | Father , Mr William Foggon |
Military Information | |
Reg Number | WX1052 |
Date of Enlistment | 23 Nov 1939 |
Rank | Private |
Unit/Formation | 2nd/11th (City of Perth) Australian Infantry Battalion |
Date of Embarkation | 20 Apr 1940 ‒ 19 May 1940 |
Ship Embarked On | HMT Y3 Nevasa Fremantle to Kantana, Egypt |
Date of Return | 18 Jun 1945 ‒ 24 Jul 1945 |
Ship Returned On | J11 England to Sydney |
Fate |
POW Returned to Australia |
Medals |
1939-45 Star Africa Star Defence Medal War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
Bill arrived in Australia on the SS Jervis Bay from London (12 Feb 1924), arriving in Fremantle with his parents William (A riveter) and Sybil and sister Dorreen in March 1924
War Service
Enlisted at Subiaco and was allocated to the 2/11 Battalion, 6th Division. On 30 Nov 1939 they transferred to the eastern states to join the rest of their Division. On 12 Dec 1939 at Rutherford, NSW, Bill was charged with overstaying his leave, and fined 5 shillings (50cents). At Greta, north east of Newcastle, NSW, on 1 Jan 1940 he was late returning from leave and was fined 10 shillings ($1), and forfeited a day's pay.
On 20 April 1940 they departed from Fremantle for Egypt, where ten days after their arrival Bill was involved in an accident at Gaza Ridge resulting in fracturs to his ribs and clavicle. Hospitalised in the 2nd/1st Australian General Hospital until 14 Jun 1940 when he was released to duty. On 23 Jun 1940 Bill was charged at Kilo 89 with "Conduct to the prejudice of good order and military discipline in that he committed a nuisance outside the canteen", For which he was, the next day fined 5 shillings (50 cents).
On 31 Mar 1941, Bill was remustered as a Group III Driver, MT 1st Class, and with the rest of his unit he embarked in Alexandria for service in Greece. On 18 Apr 1941 he was admitted to hospital with urethritis and later evacuated to a Holding Hospital. On 2 Jun 1941 he was reported as missing in Greece, and on 21 Jun 1941 he was confirmed by the Red Cross as being a prisoner of war. Bill's POW number was 3678
Released from captivity, on 13 May 1945 he deplaned in the UK, as a recovered POW, and he marched in to the 1st AIF Transit Camp. On 18 Jun 1945 he embarked on J11 in England for Sydney, where he arrived on 24 Jul 1945. Bill marched out to Western Command (WA) on 2 Aug 1945. On 15 Oct 1945 he suffered accidental laceration of his right palm and has a sprained right ankle.
On 19 Dec 1945 he faced a series of civil charges in Western Australia: Speeding on 12 Nov 1945 - fined £4 and 3 shillings for costs; No Driver's Licence £1 and 3 shillings costs; Negligent driving £1 and 14 shillings and sixpence ($1.45); No Driver's Licence £1 plus 3 shillings costs.
Discharged by Western Command at Karrakatta on 23 Jan 1946.
Post War
Married Gladys Margaret
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 Welshpool road, Wattle Grove, labourer; 1954 - 1958 at Railway street, Queens Park, waterside worker; 1963 - 1968 at 96 North Lake road, Melville, Lumper.
Notes
Brother George Anthony Foggon W74828 & WX 22828 also served.