Difference between revisions of "Herbert Bunney"
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| unit = 16th Battalion (Cameron Highlander's Regiment) | | unit = 16th Battalion (Cameron Highlander's Regiment) | ||
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| − | | 1stembarkationdateto= | + | | 1stembarkationdateto= 26 Nov 1944 |
| − | | 1sttransportembarked= | + | | 1sttransportembarked= USAT Evangaline |
| − | | 1sttransportnote= | + | | 1sttransportnote= Darwin to Jacquinot Bay, New Britain. |
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| − | On 21 Nov 1944 the battalion boarded the USAT Evangaline | + | On 21 Nov 1944 the battalion boarded the [[USAT Evangaline]] |
Darwin 23 Mar 1943 until 21 Nov 1944 | Darwin 23 Mar 1943 until 21 Nov 1944 | ||
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 16 Dec 1922 |
| Place of Birth | Cardup road, Byford, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 19 years |
| Description | 5'5" (1.65m) tall ; ; fair complexion ; blue eyes ; fair hair |
| Occupation | brickmaker |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Address | Byford, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr David Joseph Bunney |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | WX29878 & W8854 |
| Date of Enlistment | 15 Jul 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 16th Battalion (Cameron Highlander's Regiment) |
| Military Movement | |
| 1st Departure from Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 21 Nov 1944 ‒ 26 Nov 1944 |
| Transport Details | USAT Evangaline Darwin to Jacquinot Bay, New Britain. |
| Post War Details | |
| Medals |
1939-45 Star Pacific Star Defence Medal War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
War Service
Herbert joined the CMF on 16 Feb 1940 and was called up for full time duty on 16 Dec 1941. He was appointed as a cook on 5 Aug 1941 following a training course at No. 3 Depot Melville. On 15 Jul 1942 he transferred to the 2nd AIF. In January 1943 he was again sent on a course for cooking staff, with his records noted that he required strict supervision.
On 26 Feb 1943 the battalion departed Western Australia for South Australia and then Darwin where they arrived on 23 Mar 1943. He was AWOL from 10:00am on 15 Feb 1943 until 7:00pm on 19 Feb 1943. Punishment not recorded. On 19 Apr 1943 he was evacuated to the 119th Australian General Hospital in Adelaide River with Osteitis Externa, rejoining his unit five days later. In January 1944 he attend a four day aircraft recognition course and on 20 Aug 1944 he was granted Proficiency Pay.
On 21 Nov 1944 the battalion boarded the USAT Evangaline
Darwin 23 Mar 1943 until 21 Nov 1944 New Britain 21 Nov 1944 to 14 Feb 1945
Post War
Notes
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