Difference between revisions of "Edward James (Jim) Lawrence"
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| − | Original enlistment was on 29 May 1943 with the [[2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion]], however, on 17 Aug 1943 at Karrakatta he changed his enlistment to full time with the 2nd AIF. | + | Original enlistment was on 29 May 1943 with the [[2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion]], however, on 17 Aug 1943 at Karrakatta he changed his enlistment to full time with the 2nd AIF. On 30 Aug 1943 he was sent to Northam to join the [[13th Australian Infantry Training Battalon]], and he then progressed to join the [[4th Australian Signals Training Unit]]. However, after only 6 days he was again back with the 13th Training Battalion. On 6 Dec 1943 he was transferred to the 3rd Australian Infantry Special Group until 20 Jan 1944 when he again rejoined the 13th Training Battalion. |
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| + | On 27 May 1944 Jim was transferred to the [[HQ 2nd Australian Infantry Training Brigade]] in NSW and on 2 Jun 1944 he was postd to the [[23rd Australian Infantry Training Battalion]]. On 20 Jul 1944 Jim was moved again, this time to the [[Australian Reinforcement Training Battalion (Jungle Warfare)]] at Canungra in Qld. | ||
PNG 28 Oct 1944 - 17 Mar 1946 | PNG 28 Oct 1944 - 17 Mar 1946 | ||
Revision as of 19:58, 25 July 2022
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 12 Jul 1924 |
| Place of Birth | Gloucester, England |
| Death | 14 Mar 2013 aged 88 |
| Place of Death | Byford, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 21 years, 1 month (2nd AIF) |
| Description | 5'8½" (1.74m) tall ; ; fair complexion ; brown eyes ; black hair |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Byford, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr. Earnest George Lawrence |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W53945 & WX22560 |
| Date of Enlistment | 29 May 1943 |
| Rank | Lance Corporal |
| Unit/Formation | 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion & 2/4th Australian Infantry Battalion |
| Military Movement | |
| 1st Departure from Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 28 Oct 1944 ‒ 1 Nov 1944 |
| Transport Details | USAT Mexico Cairns to Aitape, PNG |
| Return to Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 11 Mar 1946 ‒ 17 Mar 1946 |
| Transport Details | SS Vito Rabaul to Sydney |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Monument(s) | ANZAC Memorial Park (Byford) |
| Medals |
1939-45 Star Pacific Star War Medal 1939-45 Australian Sewrvice Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
War Service
Original enlistment was on 29 May 1943 with the 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion, however, on 17 Aug 1943 at Karrakatta he changed his enlistment to full time with the 2nd AIF. On 30 Aug 1943 he was sent to Northam to join the 13th Australian Infantry Training Battalon, and he then progressed to join the 4th Australian Signals Training Unit. However, after only 6 days he was again back with the 13th Training Battalion. On 6 Dec 1943 he was transferred to the 3rd Australian Infantry Special Group until 20 Jan 1944 when he again rejoined the 13th Training Battalion.
On 27 May 1944 Jim was transferred to the HQ 2nd Australian Infantry Training Brigade in NSW and on 2 Jun 1944 he was postd to the 23rd Australian Infantry Training Battalion. On 20 Jul 1944 Jim was moved again, this time to the Australian Reinforcement Training Battalion (Jungle Warfare) at Canungra in Qld.
PNG 28 Oct 1944 - 17 Mar 1946 Demobilised on 27 Jun 1946
Post War
Notes