Difference between revisions of "Douglas Victor Wilkinson"
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During 1937 Douglas had married Evyline May Cameron (1919 - 2001) in the Canning district. Evyline died in Bayswater on 7 Feb 2001. | During 1937 Douglas had married Evyline May Cameron (1919 - 2001) in the Canning district. Evyline died in Bayswater on 7 Feb 2001. | ||
| + | Electoral Roll entries: 1937 at Homestead road, Gosnells, labourer; 1943 at 184 Bagot road, Subiaco, soldier. | ||
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==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| + | Douglas was enlisted in the Militia (CMF0 on 18 Feb 1942 and was posted to the [[55th Anti Aircraft Battery RAE]]. On 16 Mar 1942 he was called up for full time duty and was transferred to the 2nd AIF on 21 Jul 1942 with a new No of WX27118. On 31 Oct 1942 he was appointed Lance Corporal, then on 16 Dec 1942 he was promoted Acting Corporal, and on 8 Apr 1943 to Acting Sergeant, with the rank of Sergeant confirmed on 13 Aug 1943. He was sent to headquarters to front a Selection Board on 28 Oct 1943. | ||
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| + | Doug participated in the 104A Search Light Training Course from 19 Nov 1943 until 13 Jan 1944, after which he was detached to the [[66th Searchlight Battery (Mixed)]] from 30 Jan - 19 Feb 1944 | ||
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 25 Jan 1916 |
| Place of Birth | Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Death | 27 Jan 2008, aged 92 |
| Place of Death | Gosnells, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 26 years, 6 months |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Address | Darlington road, Darlington, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs Evyline May Wilkinson |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W55491 & WX27118 |
| Date of Enlistment | 21 Jul 1942 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit/Formation | 16th Australian Infantry Training Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
Pre War
During 1937 Douglas had married Evyline May Cameron (1919 - 2001) in the Canning district. Evyline died in Bayswater on 7 Feb 2001. Electoral Roll entries: 1937 at Homestead road, Gosnells, labourer; 1943 at 184 Bagot road, Subiaco, soldier.
War Service
Douglas was enlisted in the Militia (CMF0 on 18 Feb 1942 and was posted to the 55th Anti Aircraft Battery RAE. On 16 Mar 1942 he was called up for full time duty and was transferred to the 2nd AIF on 21 Jul 1942 with a new No of WX27118. On 31 Oct 1942 he was appointed Lance Corporal, then on 16 Dec 1942 he was promoted Acting Corporal, and on 8 Apr 1943 to Acting Sergeant, with the rank of Sergeant confirmed on 13 Aug 1943. He was sent to headquarters to front a Selection Board on 28 Oct 1943.
Doug participated in the 104A Search Light Training Course from 19 Nov 1943 until 13 Jan 1944, after which he was detached to the 66th Searchlight Battery (Mixed) from 30 Jan - 19 Feb 1944
discharged 22 Oct 1945
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 at Alcock street, Maddington, orchardist; 1954 - 1972 at Corfield street, Gosnells, no occupation; 1977 - 1980 at 7 Holland street, Gosnells,
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