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| death = 24 Jul 2015, aged 91 | | death = 24 Jul 2015, aged 91 | ||
| placeofdeath = Port Kennedy, Western Australia | | placeofdeath = Port Kennedy, Western Australia | ||
| − | | enlistmentage = | + | | enlistmentage = 18 years, 11 months |
| − | | description = | + | | description = 6' (1.83m) tall; dark complexion, brown eyes, brown hair |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 6' (1.83m) |
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| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = dark |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = brown |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = brown |
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| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Dairy farmer |
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Church of England |
| − | | address = Carnarvon, Western Australia | + | | address = Leura Farm, East Carnarvon, Western Australia |
| relation = Father | | relation = Father | ||
| − | | nextofkin = Mr Frederick Dawson | + | | nextofkin = Mr. Frederick A. Dawson |
| − | | regnumber = WX39062 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=6359430 W47665 & WX39062] |
| enlistmentdate = 15 Aug 1942 | | enlistmentdate = 15 Aug 1942 | ||
| rank = Private | | rank = Private | ||
| − | | unit = | + | | unit = [[2/16th Australian Infantry Battalion]] |
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| − | | medal1 = | + | | medal1 = 1939-45 Star |
| − | | medal2 = | + | | medal2 = Pacific Star |
| − | | medal3 = | + | | medal3 = War Medal 1939-45 |
| − | | medal4 = | + | | medal4 = Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
| + | | medal5 = Australian Service Medal 1945-75 | ||
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==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| − | + | Fred's initial enlistment was with the [[11th (North West) VDC Battalion]] from 16 Mar 1942 until 30 May 1942 when he ws mobilised full time and transferred to the CMF's "E" Company [[29th Australian Garrison Battalion]] in Carnarvon. On 3 Jun 1942 Fred was transferred to Port Hedland, and then on 1 Dec 1942 he was transferred to the [[19th Australian Garrison Battalion]] at Port Hedland. On 15 Aug 1942 he was allocated a new Army Number - WX39062. From 23 Nov 1942 Fred attended an Infantry Section Leaders course until 30 Dec 1943 run by the 3rd Australian Corps School at Harvey. Although he tried hard, he failed to reach the standard required (youhtfulness?). On 7 Apr 1944 Fred was appointed Lance Corporal. He appears to have spent all is time to this point in the North West as on 16 Oct 1944 he embarked on ''SS Koolinda'' for Carnarvon. | |
| − | + | On 8 Dec 1944 he was posted to the [[Australian Reinforcement Training Battalion (Jungle Warfare)]], travelling there by train to be trained in jungle warfare. On 4 Apr 1945 he transferred to the [[1st Australian Army Reinforcement Depot]], and with them he boarded [[HMAS Kanimbla]] on 2 May 1945 for Morotai, an island west of Borneo that was used as the stagging area for the invasion of Borneo. Disembarking on 18 Jun 1945, he was transferred to the [[2/16th Australian Infantry Battalion]]. On 26 Jun 1945 Fred boarded [[USS LST 579]] at Morotai for Balikpapan. There on 1 Dec 1945 he transferred to the 2/10th Battalion for a month, transferring to a base unit at Morotai on 1 Jan 1946. | |
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| + | Arriving back in Australia on 10 Jan 1946, by 22 Jan 1946 Fred was back in with [[Western Command Recruit Reception & General Details Depot]] in Perth. Having agreed on 22 Jan 1946 to serve an additional six months, he was posted to the [[9th Australian Advanced Ordnance Depot]] on 15 Feb 1946, remaining with them until 22 Jul 1946 when he was again in the [[Western Command Recruit Reception & General Details Depot]] preparing for his discharge which took place on 29 Jul 1946 | ||
==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
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[[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Born WA ww2]] | [[Category:Born WA ww2]] | ||
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| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Church of England ww2]] |
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[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 25 Sep 1923 |
| Place of Birth | Armadale, Western Australia |
| Death | 24 Jul 2015, aged 91 |
| Place of Death | Port Kennedy, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 18 years, 11 months |
| Description | 6' (1.83m) tall ; ; dark complexion ; brown eyes ; brown hair |
| Occupation | Dairy farmer |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Leura Farm, East Carnarvon, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr. Frederick A. Dawson |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W47665 & WX39062 |
| Date of Enlistment | 15 Aug 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 2/16th Australian Infantry Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
1939-45 Star Pacific Star War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1945-75 |
Pre War
War Service
Fred's initial enlistment was with the 11th (North West) VDC Battalion from 16 Mar 1942 until 30 May 1942 when he ws mobilised full time and transferred to the CMF's "E" Company 29th Australian Garrison Battalion in Carnarvon. On 3 Jun 1942 Fred was transferred to Port Hedland, and then on 1 Dec 1942 he was transferred to the 19th Australian Garrison Battalion at Port Hedland. On 15 Aug 1942 he was allocated a new Army Number - WX39062. From 23 Nov 1942 Fred attended an Infantry Section Leaders course until 30 Dec 1943 run by the 3rd Australian Corps School at Harvey. Although he tried hard, he failed to reach the standard required (youhtfulness?). On 7 Apr 1944 Fred was appointed Lance Corporal. He appears to have spent all is time to this point in the North West as on 16 Oct 1944 he embarked on SS Koolinda for Carnarvon.
On 8 Dec 1944 he was posted to the Australian Reinforcement Training Battalion (Jungle Warfare), travelling there by train to be trained in jungle warfare. On 4 Apr 1945 he transferred to the 1st Australian Army Reinforcement Depot, and with them he boarded HMAS Kanimbla on 2 May 1945 for Morotai, an island west of Borneo that was used as the stagging area for the invasion of Borneo. Disembarking on 18 Jun 1945, he was transferred to the 2/16th Australian Infantry Battalion. On 26 Jun 1945 Fred boarded USS LST 579 at Morotai for Balikpapan. There on 1 Dec 1945 he transferred to the 2/10th Battalion for a month, transferring to a base unit at Morotai on 1 Jan 1946.
Arriving back in Australia on 10 Jan 1946, by 22 Jan 1946 Fred was back in with Western Command Recruit Reception & General Details Depot in Perth. Having agreed on 22 Jan 1946 to serve an additional six months, he was posted to the 9th Australian Advanced Ordnance Depot on 15 Feb 1946, remaining with them until 22 Jul 1946 when he was again in the Western Command Recruit Reception & General Details Depot preparing for his discharge which took place on 29 Jul 1946
Post War
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