Difference between revisions of "William John Eric Johnson"
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Revision as of 17:33, 28 May 2021
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 29 Sep 1900 |
| Place of Birth | Boulder, Western Australia |
| Death | 29 Sep 1958, aged 58 |
| Place of Death | Mandurah, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 40 years, 1 month |
| Description | 5'8½" (1.74m) tall ; ; medium complexion ; blue eyes ; brown - greying hair |
| Occupation | Tractor driver |
| Religion | Salvation Army |
| Address | Karragullen, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs. Susan Johnson |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W235233 & WX13494 |
| Date of Enlistment | 4 Nov 1940 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 4th Training Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
Pre War
Electoral Roll entries: 1931 - 1937 Barton's Mill, mill hand
War Service
William was mobilised on 4 Nov 1940, and on 9 Dec 1940 he was posted to the 7th Workshop & Park Company's No 1 Section. On 6 Mar 1941 he was seen by the Camp Dressing Station and forwarded tot he 110th Australian Base Hospital, returning to duty on 15 Mar 1941.
discharged 17 Dec 1942
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1943 at 35 Manchester street, Victoria Park, Assistant Inspector; 1949 at 38 Lockyer avenue, Albany, linesman; 1954 Stanley street, Albany, linesman; 1958 at 37 Creedy street, Mandurah, linesman;
Notes
When Bill enlisted in the 2nd AIF he reduced his age by 3 years by changing his date of birth. At the time of his transfer to the AIF, Bill was with the 7th Workshop & Park Company. On 23 May 1941 he returned to Karrakatta to join the 2nd AIF.
2nd AIF records not yet scanned