Difference between revisions of "John William Shackleton"
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| death = 8 Mar 1977, aged 60 | | death = 8 Mar 1977, aged 60 | ||
| placeofdeath = Subiaco, Western Australia | | placeofdeath = Subiaco, Western Australia | ||
| − | | enlistmentage = | + | | enlistmentage = 22 years old (CMF) |
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'5¾" (1.68m) tall; weight 138lbs;dark complexion, grey eyes, dark hair, scars on chin and right hand. |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5'5¾" (1.68m) |
| − | | weight = | + | | weight = 138lbs |
| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = dark |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = grey |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = dark |
| − | | descriptionnote = | + | | descriptionnote = scar on right hand and chin |
| occupation = Butcher | | occupation = Butcher | ||
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Methodist |
| − | | address = | + | | address = 8 Orange avenue, Perth, Western Australia |
| relation = Wife | | relation = Wife | ||
| nextofkin = Mrs Phyllis Shackleton | | nextofkin = Mrs Phyllis Shackleton | ||
| − | | regnumber = WX27006 | + | | regnumber = [recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=6478390 W232594 & WX27006] |
| enlistmentdate = 10 Aug 1942 | | enlistmentdate = 10 Aug 1942 | ||
| rank = Staff Sergeant | | rank = Staff Sergeant | ||
| unit = [[2/188th Supply Depot Platoon]] | | unit = [[2/188th Supply Depot Platoon]] | ||
| − | | 1stembarkationdatefrom= | + | | 1stembarkationdatefrom= 12 Jul 1944 |
| − | | 1stembarkationdateto= | + | | 1stembarkationdateto= 18 Jul 1944 |
| − | | 1sttransportembarked= | + | | 1sttransportembarked= HMT Duntroon |
| − | | 1sttransportnote= | + | | 1sttransportnote= Brisbane to Wewak |
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| − | + | | 1stdateofreturnfrom= 1 Dec 1945 | |
| − | + | | 1stdateofreturnto= 7 Dec 1945 | |
| − | + | | 1sttransportreturn= HMT Duntroon | |
| − | + | | 1sttransportreturnnote= Wewak, PNG to Brisbane | |
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Electoral Roll entries: 1937 at 245 Carr street, Leederville, butcher; 1943 at 5 Cross street, Subiaco, butcher. | Electoral Roll entries: 1937 at 245 Carr street, Leederville, butcher; 1943 at 5 Cross street, Subiaco, butcher. | ||
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==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| + | John enlisted in the CMF on 3 Nov 1939 at Claremont and was allocated to the 13th AASC Supply Depot converting on 10 Aug 1942 to become a member of the 2nd AIF having earlier married Phyllis | ||
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| + | New Guinea 12 Jul 1944 to 7 Dec 1945 | ||
| − | discharged | + | discharged 4 Jan 1946 |
==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
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[[Category:Born WA ww2]] | [[Category:Born WA ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Butcher ww2]] | [[Category:Butcher ww2]] | ||
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Methodist ww2]] |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Returned to Australia]] |
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[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
Revision as of 02:31, 28 July 2022
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 28 Jul 1917 |
| Place of Birth | Armadale, Western Australia |
| Death | 8 Mar 1977, aged 60 |
| Place of Death | Subiaco, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 22 years old (CMF) |
| Description |
5'5¾" (1.68m) tall ; 138lbs 62.596 kg ; dark complexion ; grey eyes ; dark hair ; scar on right hand and chin |
| Occupation | Butcher |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Address | 8 Orange avenue, Perth, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs Phyllis Shackleton |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | [recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=6478390 W232594 & WX27006] |
| Date of Enlistment | 10 Aug 1942 |
| Rank | Staff Sergeant |
| Unit/Formation | 2/188th Supply Depot Platoon |
| Military Movement | |
| 1st Departure from Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 12 Jul 1944 ‒ 18 Jul 1944 |
| Transport Details | HMT Duntroon Brisbane to Wewak |
| Return to Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 1 Dec 1945 ‒ 7 Dec 1945 |
| Transport Details | HMT Duntroon Wewak, PNG to Brisbane |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
Contents
[hide]Pre War
During 1941 John married Phyllis Rudrum in Perth. Phyllis died on 20 Jan 1981, aged 62 in Subiaco.
Electoral Roll entries: 1937 at 245 Carr street, Leederville, butcher; 1943 at 5 Cross street, Subiaco, butcher.
War Service
John enlisted in the CMF on 3 Nov 1939 at Claremont and was allocated to the 13th AASC Supply Depot converting on 10 Aug 1942 to become a member of the 2nd AIF having earlier married Phyllis
New Guinea 12 Jul 1944 to 7 Dec 1945
discharged 4 Jan 1946
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1977 at 5 Cross street, Subiaco, butcher.
Notes