Difference between revisions of "Neil Frederick Dowell"
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| placeofdeath = Bentley, Western Australia | | placeofdeath = Bentley, Western Australia | ||
| enlistmentage = 19 years, 8 months | | enlistmentage = 19 years, 8 months | ||
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'11½" (1.82m) tall; weight 182lbs; fair complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair, scars on lef shoulder and both knees. |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5'11½" (1.82m) |
| − | | weight = | + | | weight = 182lbs |
| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = fair |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = brown |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = dark brown |
| − | | descriptionnote = | + | | descriptionnote = scar left shoulder |
| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Wood carter |
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Plymouth Brethren |
| − | | address = Bedfordale, Western Australia | + | | address = Albany road, Bedfordale, Western Australia |
| relation = Mother | | relation = Mother | ||
| nextofkin = Mrs Ethel Agnes Dowell | | nextofkin = Mrs Ethel Agnes Dowell | ||
| − | | regnumber = 84870 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=4867254 84870] |
| enlistmentdate = 3 Jun 1944 | | enlistmentdate = 3 Jun 1944 | ||
| rank = Leading Aircraftman | | rank = Leading Aircraftman | ||
| unit = [[No. 7 Transport & Movement Office RAAF]] | | unit = [[No. 7 Transport & Movement Office RAAF]] | ||
| − | | fate1 = | + | | fate1 = Returned to Australia |
| fate2 = | | fate2 = | ||
| fate3 = | | fate3 = | ||
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| monumentother = | | monumentother = | ||
| monumentothernote = | | monumentothernote = | ||
| − | | medal1 = | + | | medal1 = 1939-45 Star |
| − | | medal2 = | + | | medal2 = Pacific Star |
| − | | medal3 = | + | | medal3 = War Medal 1939-45 |
| − | | medal4 = | + | | medal4 = Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
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==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| + | On 3 Jun 1944 Neil enlisted in the RAAF at [[No. 4 RAAF Recruiting Centre]], mustered as a General hand TG V and was then sent to [[No. 4 Recruit Depot RAAF]] to undertake basic Recruit Drill training. On 13 Jul 1944 Neil was posted to [[No. 2 Personnel Depot RAAF]] at Bradfield Park in Sydney. Then on 29 Aug 1944 he was transferred to [[No. 1 Reserve Personnel Pool RAAF]] in Townsville. He was transferred again on 14 Sep 1944, this time to [[No. 7 Transport & Movements Office RAAF]] detachment at Madang in New Guinea where on 3 Dec 1944 he was promoted Leading Aircraftman. He was remustered in December 1944 as an Emergency Driver Motor Transport. On 8 Nov 1945 Neil was promoted Acting Corporal, but reverted to leading Aircraftman on 24 Nov 1945 when he was posted to [[No. 5 Personnel Depot RAAF]]. | ||
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| + | Neil was transferred to the unit's Discharge Section on 19 Feb 1946 to prepare for discharge which took place on 5 Mar 1946, following 21 day's Leave Without Pay from 5 - 25 Feb 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]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Plymouth Brethren ww2]] | ||
| + | [[Category: Wood carter ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Saint Mary-in-the-Valley Cemetery]] | [[Category:Saint Mary-in-the-Valley Cemetery]] | ||
[[Category:St Mary Columbarium Wall]] | [[Category:St Mary Columbarium Wall]] | ||
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 18 Sep 1924 |
| Place of Birth | Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Death | 21 Feb 1995, aged 70 |
| Place of Death | Bentley, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 19 years, 8 months |
| Description |
5'11½" (1.82m) tall ; 182lbs 82.554 kg ; fair complexion ; brown eyes ; dark brown hair ; scar left shoulder |
| Occupation | Wood carter |
| Religion | Plymouth Brethren |
| Address | Albany road, Bedfordale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Mother , Mrs Ethel Agnes Dowell |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 84870 |
| Date of Enlistment | 3 Jun 1944 |
| Rank | Leading Aircraftman |
| Unit/Formation | No. 7 Transport & Movement Office RAAF |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
1939-45 Star Pacific Star War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
War Service
On 3 Jun 1944 Neil enlisted in the RAAF at No. 4 RAAF Recruiting Centre, mustered as a General hand TG V and was then sent to No. 4 Recruit Depot RAAF to undertake basic Recruit Drill training. On 13 Jul 1944 Neil was posted to No. 2 Personnel Depot RAAF at Bradfield Park in Sydney. Then on 29 Aug 1944 he was transferred to No. 1 Reserve Personnel Pool RAAF in Townsville. He was transferred again on 14 Sep 1944, this time to No. 7 Transport & Movements Office RAAF detachment at Madang in New Guinea where on 3 Dec 1944 he was promoted Leading Aircraftman. He was remustered in December 1944 as an Emergency Driver Motor Transport. On 8 Nov 1945 Neil was promoted Acting Corporal, but reverted to leading Aircraftman on 24 Nov 1945 when he was posted to No. 5 Personnel Depot RAAF.
Neil was transferred to the unit's Discharge Section on 19 Feb 1946 to prepare for discharge which took place on 5 Mar 1946, following 21 day's Leave Without Pay from 5 - 25 Feb 1946.
Post War
During 1947, Neil married Joan Lucien Dowell nee Collins. According to Electoral Roll entries the couple lived at River Road, Kelmscott in 1954 with Neil working as a carrier. In 1958 they lived on Albany highway in Kelmscott and Neil continued to work as a carrier. From 1968 to 1980 he was listed as being at 28 Wyong road, Bentley as a driver.
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| Plaque Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 18 Sep 1924 |
| Age at Death | 70 years |
| Transcription | In Loving Memory of Neil Frederick Dowell Born 1925 Died 21/02/1995 Aged 70 Years |