Difference between revisions of "James Alexander Kierath MID"
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| enlistmentage = 50 years, 8 months | | enlistmentage = 50 years, 8 months | ||
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'6" (1.68m) tall; weight 130lbs;fair complexion, yellow eyes, fair hair. |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5'6' (1.68m) |
| − | | weight = | + | | weight = 130lbs |
| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = fair |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = yellow |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = fair |
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| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Warehouseman |
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Methodist |
| address = Mundijong, Western Australia | | address = Mundijong, Western Australia | ||
| relation = Wife | | relation = Wife | ||
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| rank = Private | | rank = Private | ||
| unit = 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion | | unit = 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion | ||
| − | | fate1 = Remained in Australia | + | | fate1 = Remained in Australia ww2 |
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| − | | medal1 = | + | | medal1 = 1914-15 Star |
| − | | medal2 = | + | | medal2 = British War Medal |
| − | | medal3 = | + | | medal3 = Victory medal |
| − | | medal4 = | + | | medal4 = Mentioned in Despatches |
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| + | ==World War 1== | ||
| + | Twenty four years old when he enlisted for service during WW 1 in August 1914. As 1841 Pte Kierath, he embarked from Australia on 26 Oct 1914 as a member of the 8th Battery Field Artillery. He landed at Gallipoli on 25 Apr 1915 and soon after he was slightly wounded in action, returning to his unit after 4 days treatment for minor face wounds. On 25 Aug 1915 he was promoted Temporary Bombardier, and then back in Egypt to Corporal. On 30 Nov 1916 in France he was promoted Temporary Sergeant, with his ran confirmed on 17 Jan 1917. This was followed by promotion to Temp Battery Sergeant Major on 31 Dec 1917. In early 1918 he was sent to England (St John's Wood) to join a Cadet School following which he was Appointed as a Second Lieutenant on 19 Sep 1918, and then promoted to Lieutenant on 19 Dec 1918 with the 2nd Artillery Field Brigade. James returned to England in April 1919 and then on to Australia in late April 1919, arriving home on 4 Jun 1919 on the ''SS Karagola''. His appointment was terminated on 3 Aug 1919. | ||
| + | James was Mentioned in General Haig's Despatches published in the London Gazette on 15 May 1917, and the Australian Gazette no 169 of 4 Oct 1917. | ||
==Pre War== | ==Pre War== | ||
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==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
| − | + | Living at 46 Alexander drive, Dalkeith in March 1967. | |
===Notes=== | ===Notes=== | ||
| + | Description is from WW1 records. | ||
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[[Category:Born NSW ww2]] | [[Category:Born NSW ww2]] | ||
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| + | [[Category:Methodist ww2]] | ||
[[Category:2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion]] | [[Category:2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion]] | ||
[[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 5 Jul 1891 |
| Place of Birth | Hay, New South Wales |
| Age at Enlistment | 50 years, 8 months |
| Description |
5'6' (1.68m) tall ; 130lbs 58.967 kg ; fair complexion ; yellow eyes ; fair hair |
| Occupation | Warehouseman |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Address | Mundijong, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs Vera Keirath |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W67649 |
| Date of Enlistment | 22 Mar 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia ww2 |
| Medals |
1914-15 Star British War Medal Victory medal Mentioned in Despatches |
World War 1
Twenty four years old when he enlisted for service during WW 1 in August 1914. As 1841 Pte Kierath, he embarked from Australia on 26 Oct 1914 as a member of the 8th Battery Field Artillery. He landed at Gallipoli on 25 Apr 1915 and soon after he was slightly wounded in action, returning to his unit after 4 days treatment for minor face wounds. On 25 Aug 1915 he was promoted Temporary Bombardier, and then back in Egypt to Corporal. On 30 Nov 1916 in France he was promoted Temporary Sergeant, with his ran confirmed on 17 Jan 1917. This was followed by promotion to Temp Battery Sergeant Major on 31 Dec 1917. In early 1918 he was sent to England (St John's Wood) to join a Cadet School following which he was Appointed as a Second Lieutenant on 19 Sep 1918, and then promoted to Lieutenant on 19 Dec 1918 with the 2nd Artillery Field Brigade. James returned to England in April 1919 and then on to Australia in late April 1919, arriving home on 4 Jun 1919 on the SS Karagola. His appointment was terminated on 3 Aug 1919.
James was Mentioned in General Haig's Despatches published in the London Gazette on 15 May 1917, and the Australian Gazette no 169 of 4 Oct 1917.
Pre War
War Service
Enlisted in Armadale
discharge date is unknown
Post War
Living at 46 Alexander drive, Dalkeith in March 1967.
Notes
Description is from WW1 records.