Difference between revisions of "Stanley Garrett"
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| placeofdeath = Forrestfield, Western Australia | | placeofdeath = Forrestfield, Western Australia | ||
| enlistmentage = 34 years, 11 months | | enlistmentage = 34 years, 11 months | ||
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'9" (1.75m) tall; medium complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5'9" (1.75m) |
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| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = medium |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = blue |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = dark brown |
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| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Labourer |
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Church of England |
| address = Roleystone, Western Australia | | address = Roleystone, Western Australia | ||
| relation = Wife | | relation = Wife | ||
| − | | nextofkin = Mrs Mary Garrett | + | | nextofkin = Mrs. Mary Margaret Garrett |
| − | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=6368150 WX40549] | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=6368150 W32998 & WX40549] |
| − | | enlistmentdate = 20 Sep 1940 | + | | enlistmentdate = 20 Sep 1940 & 10 Sep 1943 |
| rank = Private | | rank = Private | ||
| unit = [[137th Australian General Transport Company]] | | unit = [[137th Australian General Transport Company]] | ||
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Stanley arrived in Australia aboard the ''SS Zealandic'' with his parents Tom (43) and Eliza (42) and 9 siblings ranging in age from 18 to an Infant. They had sailed from Liverpool, arriving in Fremantle on 7 Dec 1911. | Stanley arrived in Australia aboard the ''SS Zealandic'' with his parents Tom (43) and Eliza (42) and 9 siblings ranging in age from 18 to an Infant. They had sailed from Liverpool, arriving in Fremantle on 7 Dec 1911. | ||
| − | During 1933 Stan had married Mary Margaret Whitaker. | + | During 1933 Stan had married Mary Margaret Whitaker. Electoral Roll entries: 1930 - 1931 at Latham, farm hand; 1936 at 179 Lake street, North Perth, office cleaner. |
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==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| + | Original enlistment was in the CMF on 12 Sep 1940 when he was posted to the [[Western Command Bulk Issue Petrol and Oil Depot]]. He was called up for full time duty on 30 Sep 1941 and on 16 Jan 1942 he was setached to the [[Special Mobile Force]] at Bushmead until 17 Aug 1942 when he was transferred to the [[3rd Australian Corps Troops Supply Company]]. On 26 Aug 1942 Stanley was chargeds with having been AWOL from 8:30am on 22 Aug 1942 until 8:30am on 24 Aug 1942. Stan forfeited 2 days pay and was awarded 3 days Confined to Barracks. On 12 Feb 1943 Staley was charged with having been AWOL from 8:30am 7 Feb 1943 until 11:30am on 12 Feb 1943. In addition to forfeiting 5 days pay he was aso fined £1. On 28 February Stanley was again foud guilty of having been AWOL I10:00pm 27 Feb 1943 until 7:15am 28 Feb 1943. Automatic forfeiture of a days pay, and Stanley was awarded 14 days Confined to Barracks. | ||
| + | On 15 Apr 1943 Stanley was transferred to [[37th Australian Company AASC]]. On 21 Apr 1943 he was allocated to the [[128th Australian General Transport Company]]. Posted again on 3 Aug 1943, thsi time to the [[138th Australian General Transport Company]]. During his time withthem he enlisted int eh 2nd AIF and was graded as a TG III Clerk. On 1 May 1944 Stanley was transferred to the [[38th Australian Company AASC]] and then on 8 Jun 1944 he was transferred to the [[137th Australian General Transport Company]]. | ||
| − | discharged 30 Oct 1944 | + | |
| + | On 19 Sep 1944 Stanley was admitted to the [[110th Australian Base Hospital]] where he was classified 'D' (Psychosis) and transferred to the [[Western Command Recruit Reception & General Details Depot]] on 27 Oct 1944. Stanley was discharged on 30 Oct 1944 as medically unfit. | ||
==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
| − | Electoral Roll entries: 1949 at Crimea street, Morley Park, shop hand; 1958 - 1968 at 22 Lewis road, Kalamunda, process worker | + | Stan's address on discharge was 199 Seventh avenue, Maylands. Electoral Roll entries: 1949 at Crimea street, Morley Park, shop hand; 1958 - 1968 at 22 Lewis road, Kalamunda, process worker |
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[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
Revision as of 19:50, 22 January 2023
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 3 Oct 1905 |
| Place of Birth | Dartford, Kent, England |
| Death | 22 Dec 1971, aged 66 |
| Place of Death | Forrestfield, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 34 years, 11 months |
| Description | 5'9" (1.75m) tall ; ; medium complexion ; blue eyes ; dark brown hair |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Roleystone, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs. Mary Margaret Garrett |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W32998 & WX40549 |
| Date of Enlistment | 20 Sep 1940 & 10 Sep 1943 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 137th Australian General Transport Company |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
| Medals |
War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
Stanley arrived in Australia aboard the SS Zealandic with his parents Tom (43) and Eliza (42) and 9 siblings ranging in age from 18 to an Infant. They had sailed from Liverpool, arriving in Fremantle on 7 Dec 1911.
During 1933 Stan had married Mary Margaret Whitaker. Electoral Roll entries: 1930 - 1931 at Latham, farm hand; 1936 at 179 Lake street, North Perth, office cleaner.
War Service
Original enlistment was in the CMF on 12 Sep 1940 when he was posted to the Western Command Bulk Issue Petrol and Oil Depot. He was called up for full time duty on 30 Sep 1941 and on 16 Jan 1942 he was setached to the Special Mobile Force at Bushmead until 17 Aug 1942 when he was transferred to the 3rd Australian Corps Troops Supply Company. On 26 Aug 1942 Stanley was chargeds with having been AWOL from 8:30am on 22 Aug 1942 until 8:30am on 24 Aug 1942. Stan forfeited 2 days pay and was awarded 3 days Confined to Barracks. On 12 Feb 1943 Staley was charged with having been AWOL from 8:30am 7 Feb 1943 until 11:30am on 12 Feb 1943. In addition to forfeiting 5 days pay he was aso fined £1. On 28 February Stanley was again foud guilty of having been AWOL I10:00pm 27 Feb 1943 until 7:15am 28 Feb 1943. Automatic forfeiture of a days pay, and Stanley was awarded 14 days Confined to Barracks.
On 15 Apr 1943 Stanley was transferred to 37th Australian Company AASC. On 21 Apr 1943 he was allocated to the 128th Australian General Transport Company. Posted again on 3 Aug 1943, thsi time to the 138th Australian General Transport Company. During his time withthem he enlisted int eh 2nd AIF and was graded as a TG III Clerk. On 1 May 1944 Stanley was transferred to the 38th Australian Company AASC and then on 8 Jun 1944 he was transferred to the 137th Australian General Transport Company.
On 19 Sep 1944 Stanley was admitted to the 110th Australian Base Hospital where he was classified 'D' (Psychosis) and transferred to the Western Command Recruit Reception & General Details Depot on 27 Oct 1944. Stanley was discharged on 30 Oct 1944 as medically unfit.
Post War
Stan's address on discharge was 199 Seventh avenue, Maylands. Electoral Roll entries: 1949 at Crimea street, Morley Park, shop hand; 1958 - 1968 at 22 Lewis road, Kalamunda, process worker
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