Difference between revisions of "Albert Kitchener Funnell"
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| nextofkin = Mrs Alita Mary Funnell | | nextofkin = Mrs Alita Mary Funnell | ||
| − | | regnumber = 81860 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=4937855 81860] |
| enlistmentdate = 19 Aug 1942 | | enlistmentdate = 19 Aug 1942 | ||
| rank = Leading Aircraftman | | rank = Leading Aircraftman | ||
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==Pre War== | ==Pre War== | ||
| + | During 1940 Albert married Alita Mary Williamson (1920 - 2007) in Boulder. | ||
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==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| − | Enlisted on 19 Aug 1942 | + | Enlisted on 19 Aug 1942 and was mustered as an Aircraftsman Trainee Group V andd held against [[No. 5 Embarkation Depot RAAF]] in Subiaco until 16 Oct 1942 when he was posted to [[No. 4 Recruit Depot RAAF]] in Perth. A day later he was posted to [[No. 4 rECRUIT dEPOT raaf]] |
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| + | remustered as a Flight Mechanic on 25 Apr 1943 | ||
| + | leading Aircraftsman on 25 Jul 1943 at 35 Squadron | ||
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Revision as of 01:58, 15 November 2023
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 29 Apr 1915 |
| Place of Birth | Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Death | 19 Dec 2005, aged 90 |
| Place of Death | Gosnells, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 27 years, 4 months |
| Description |
5'4½" (1.64m) tall ; 122lbs 55.338 kg ; fair complexion ; grey eyes ; fair hair |
| Occupation | Carpenter & Joiner |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | 1 Porter street, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs Alita Mary Funnell |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 81860 |
| Date of Enlistment | 19 Aug 1942 |
| Rank | Leading Aircraftman |
| Unit/Formation | No. 100 Squadron RAAF |
| Post War Details | |
| Medals |
1939-45 Star Pacific Star War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
During 1940 Albert married Alita Mary Williamson (1920 - 2007) in Boulder.
War Service
Enlisted on 19 Aug 1942 and was mustered as an Aircraftsman Trainee Group V andd held against No. 5 Embarkation Depot RAAF in Subiaco until 16 Oct 1942 when he was posted to No. 4 Recruit Depot RAAF in Perth. A day later he was posted to No. 4 rECRUIT dEPOT raaf
remustered as a Flight Mechanic on 25 Apr 1943 leading Aircraftsman on 25 Jul 1943 at 35 Squadron
discharged 15 Oct 1945
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1954 at 226 Park street, Subiaco, carpenter; 1963 - 1977 at 16 Treasure road, Cannington, carpenter; 1980 at 14 Kidbroke place, Kelmscott, retired
Albert's first wife was with him in 1954, but in 1959 Albert married Ruth Doris Johanna Buchel (1928 - 1994). Ruth died on 6 Jul 1994 aged 66 in Bentley.
Notes
FUNNELL, Albert Kitchener. Passed away McMahon Caring Centre, Gosnells on the 19th (Dec 2005), in his 91st year. Loved husband of Ruth (dec) (a promse fulfilled). Our dear friend for fifty five years, we will miss our visits to your Bert. Those long days have closed, you are at peace. God bless, Elvie, Ray.[1]
- ↑ ancestry.com.au accessed 12 Mar 2022.