Difference between revisions of "Dougal Sleith"
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{{infobox naval ww2 | {{infobox naval ww2 | ||
| − | | image =[[File: | + | | image =[[File:Dougall_Peter_and_Malcolm Sleith.jpg]] |
| − | | caption = | + | | caption = Dougal, petewr & Malcolm Sleith later in life |
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| dateofbirth = 23 Jul 1901 | | dateofbirth = 23 Jul 1901 | ||
| − | | placeofbirth = Scotland | + | | placeofbirth = Holytown, Lanarkshire, Scotland |
| − | | death = | + | | death = 19 Oct 1987, aged 86 |
| − | | placeofdeath = | + | | placeofdeath = Mt Lawley, Western Australia |
| enlistmentage = 41 years, 3 months | | enlistmentage = 41 years, 3 months | ||
| description = 5'10" (1.78m) tall; medium complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair, scar on right wrist | | description = 5'10" (1.78m) tall; medium complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair, scar on right wrist | ||
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| address = 8 South Crescent, Byfod, Western Australia | | address = 8 South Crescent, Byfod, Western Australia | ||
| relation = Wife | | relation = Wife | ||
| − | | nextofkin = Mrs. Annie | + | | nextofkin = Mrs. Annie Allen Sleith |
| regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=4512168 F/V 140] | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=4512168 F/V 140] | ||
| enlistmentdate = 29 Oct 1942 | | enlistmentdate = 29 Oct 1942 | ||
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| + | ==Pre War== | ||
| + | Dougal departed the UK with his Parents and siblings on 6 Sep 1923 aged 22. | ||
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| + | ==War Service== | ||
| + | Dougal was mobilised on 29 Oct 1942 and posted to HMAS Leeuwin. Sadly his records do not mention his emplyment prior to his joining the Navy, or indeed what role he had in the service. He appears to have been based at [[HMAS Leeuwin]] for most of his service life, with short stints aboard [[HMAS Geraldton]]. | ||
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| + | ==Post War== | ||
| + | Annie died in Byford on 19 Aug 1968, aged 66 | ||
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| + | ===Notes=== | ||
| + | Dougal made application for a war pension in 1953, but it was rejected. | ||
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| + | ===External Links=== | ||
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| + | [[Category:Soldier ww2]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Born Scotland ww2]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Plymouth bretheren ww2]] | ||
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| + | [[Category:Returned to Australia ww2]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
Revision as of 01:32, 16 March 2023
 Dougal, petewr & Malcolm Sleith later in life | |
| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 23 Jul 1901 |
| Place of Birth | Holytown, Lanarkshire, Scotland |
| Death | 19 Oct 1987, aged 86 |
| Place of Death | Mt Lawley, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 41 years, 3 months |
| Description | 5'10" (1.78m) tall ; ; medium complexion ; blue eyes ; dark brown hair ; scar on right wrist |
| Religion | Plymouth Bretheren |
| Address | 8 South Crescent, Byfod, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs. Annie Allen Sleith |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | F/V 140 |
| Date of Enlistment | 29 Oct 1942 |
| Rank | Able Seaman |
| Ships Served On | |
| Ship Name | HMAS Leeuwin |
| Tour Dates | 29 Oct 1942 ‒ 18 Nov 1943 |
| Ship Name | HMAS Geraldton |
| Tour Dates | 19 Nov 1943 ‒ 26 Nov 1943 |
| Ship Name | HMAS Leeuwin |
| Tour Dates | 27 Nov 1943 ‒ 8 Mar 1944 |
| Ship Name | HMAS Geraldton |
| Tour Dates | 9 Mar 1944 ‒ 29 Jun 1944 |
| Ship Name | HMAS Leeuwin |
| Tour Dates | 30 Jun 1944 ‒ 16 Jul 1944 |
| Ship Name | HMAS Geraldton |
| Tour Dates | 17 Jul 1944 ‒ 4 Mar 1945 |
| Ship Name | HMAS Leeuwin |
| Tour Dates | 5 Mar 1945 ‒ 21 May 1945 |
| Ship Name | HMAS Geraldton |
| Tour Dates | 22 May 1945 ‒ 21 Jun 1945 |
| Ship Name | HMAS Leeuwin |
| Tour Dates | 22 Jun 1945 ‒ 4 Dec 1945 |
| Post War Details | |
Pre War
Dougal departed the UK with his Parents and siblings on 6 Sep 1923 aged 22.
War Service
Dougal was mobilised on 29 Oct 1942 and posted to HMAS Leeuwin. Sadly his records do not mention his emplyment prior to his joining the Navy, or indeed what role he had in the service. He appears to have been based at HMAS Leeuwin for most of his service life, with short stints aboard HMAS Geraldton.
Post War
Annie died in Byford on 19 Aug 1968, aged 66
Notes
Dougal made application for a war pension in 1953, but it was rejected.
External Links
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