Difference between revisions of "Edward Trayton Elvish"
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| + | On enlistment Ted was mustered as a Trainee Mechanic and underwent a Recruit Drill Course. Course completed, on 24 Sep 1940, he was posted to [[No. 1 School of Technical Training RAAF]] | ||
| − | + | On 26 Dec 1940 Ted was awarded 7 days Confined to Barracks for being AWOL for 7 hours and 15 minutes. Promoted Leading Aircraftman on 1 Jul 1941 | |
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| + | 8 Feb 1941 re-mustered as a Flight Mechanic AWOL from 12 - 13 Oct 1941 and again awarded 7 days Confined to Barracks. | ||
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| + | 2 May 1942 re-mustered as a Fitter, reverting to the rank of Aircraftman. On 18 Jul 1942 Ted again transgressed against military law, earning for himself 2 days Confined to Barracks, and the forfeiture of 2 days pay. On 1 Sep 1942 Ted was again promoted to Leading Aircraftman. | ||
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| + | On 9 Sep 1943 Ted married Nancy Bridget Gervase in Perth. Nancy died on 9 Mar 2005 aged 87 at Woodlands. | ||
| + | On 1 Jun 1945 Ted was promoted Temporary Corporal | ||
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discharged 17 Dec 1945. | discharged 17 Dec 1945. | ||
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 31 Dec 1916 |
| Place of Birth | Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Death | 15 May 1986, aged 69 |
| Place of Death | Willetton, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 23 years, 6 months |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Donneybrook, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs Nancy GervaseElvish |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 17226 |
| Date of Enlistment | 6 Jul 1940 |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit/Formation | No. 4 Aircraft Depot RAAF |
| Post War Details | |
| Medals |
Defence Medal War Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
Electoral Roll entries: 1943 at Barker street, Katanning, labourer
War Service
On enlistment Ted was mustered as a Trainee Mechanic and underwent a Recruit Drill Course. Course completed, on 24 Sep 1940, he was posted to No. 1 School of Technical Training RAAF
On 26 Dec 1940 Ted was awarded 7 days Confined to Barracks for being AWOL for 7 hours and 15 minutes. Promoted Leading Aircraftman on 1 Jul 1941
8 Feb 1941 re-mustered as a Flight Mechanic AWOL from 12 - 13 Oct 1941 and again awarded 7 days Confined to Barracks.
2 May 1942 re-mustered as a Fitter, reverting to the rank of Aircraftman. On 18 Jul 1942 Ted again transgressed against military law, earning for himself 2 days Confined to Barracks, and the forfeiture of 2 days pay. On 1 Sep 1942 Ted was again promoted to Leading Aircraftman.
On 9 Sep 1943 Ted married Nancy Bridget Gervase in Perth. Nancy died on 9 Mar 2005 aged 87 at Woodlands.
On 1 Jun 1945 Ted was promoted Temporary Corporal
discharged 17 Dec 1945.
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 at 5 Walker street, South Fremantle, labourer; 1954 at 156 West Coast highway, Scarborough, 1958 at 19 Cornelian street, Doubleview; 1968 - 1972 at 55 Helm street, Maddington; 1977 - 1980 at 4 Sulex street, Willetton, dealer.
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