Difference between revisions of "John Gordon Nicholson"
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| placeofdeath = Off Queensland, Australia | | placeofdeath = Off Queensland, Australia | ||
| enlistmentage = 20 years, 5 months | | enlistmentage = 20 years, 5 months | ||
| − | | description = | + | | description = 6' 2¼" (1.88m) tall; weight 144lbs; fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 6'2¼" (1.88m) |
| − | | weight = | + | | weight = 144lbs |
| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = fair |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = blue |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = light brown |
| − | | descriptionnote = | + | | descriptionnote = small scar over left patella |
| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = clerk |
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Roman Catholic |
| address = Victoria Park, Western Australia | | address = Victoria Park, Western Australia | ||
| relation = Father | | relation = Father | ||
| − | | nextofkin = | + | | nextofkin = Police Inspector Joseph Nicholson |
| − | | regnumber = 17708 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=4563357 17708] |
| enlistmentdate = 11 Sep 1940 | | enlistmentdate = 11 Sep 1940 | ||
| rank = Sergeant | | rank = Sergeant | ||
| − | | unit = | + | | unit = [[No. 33 Squadron RAAF]] |
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| − | | monument1 = | + | | monument1 = Rockood Cemetery |
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| − | | monument2 = | + | | monument2 = [[WA State War Memorial]] |
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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 |
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==Pre War== | ==Pre War== | ||
| + | Had passed the Junior Certificate (Year 10) with passes in English, Latin, History, Geography, Agricultural Science, Maths A and Maths Band was working as a Clerk with the Crown Law Department of Western Australia (Children's Court at Midland junction). | ||
| + | ==War Service== | ||
| + | On enlistment John was sent to the [[No. 4 Recruit Depot RAAF]] at Pearce having asked to be trained as a wireless operator. Ten days later on 21 Sep 1940 he was transferred to [[No. 1 School of Technical Training RAAF]] in West Melbourne where he completed Wireless/Telegraphy (W/T) Course No. 35 on 15 Mar 1941. From there he was posted to [[No. 1 Signal School RAAF]] at Point Cook, to attend a Recruits Drill Course from 23 Mar - 17 Apr 1941. On 29 May 1941 he was remustered as a W/T Operator, and with John's training in Australia completed, he was then transferred on 2 Jun 1941 to [[No. 2 Embarkation Depot RAAF]] at Bradfield Park in Sydney. | ||
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| + | On 27 Jun 1941 John was posted to [[No. 11 Squadron RAAF]] as a Wireless Operator. Then on 1 Aug 1941 John was transferred on paper to the Headquarters Port Moresby and on 26 Sep 1941 his designation changed to Wireless-Air Gunner, and on 1 Oct 1941 he was appointed as a Leading Aircraftman. John's records also have an entry indicating that he was an Acting Sergeant from 26 Sep 1941. On 27 Feb 1942 he was a member of the crew of an aircraft that disappeared, presumably as a result of an aircraft accident near Townsville. Initially reported as missing, but in time presumed to have been killed that day. | ||
| + | The ozatwar.com internet site lists an aircraft crash in Cleveland Bay, Townsville on 27 Feb 1942. The plane involved was an Empire Flying Boat Short S23 C Class S.849, Serial Number A18-12 G-AEUG "Coogee' VH-ABC, with the loss of 8 crew members. The RAAF History for [[No. 11 Squadron RAAF]] indicates that the Short Empire Flying Boats were transferred to 33 Squadron on 16 Feb 1942, and the history for [[No. 33 Squadron RAAF]] confirms that the Short Empire Flying Boats comprised their 'A' Flight. | ||
| − | Police-Inspector J. Nicholson, who recently left Geraldton on transfer to Fremantle, has received advice to the effect that his son (Sergeant J. Nicholson), who was a wireless operator-air gunner in the Royal Australian Air Force, has been posted missing as a result of an aircraft accident and also that no hope can be held for his survival.<ref>Geraldton Guardian and Express (WA:1929-1947) Tuesday 10 March 1942, page 4.</ref> | + | Police-Inspector J. Nicholson, who recently left Geraldton on transfer to Fremantle, has received advice to the effect that his son (Sergeant J. Nicholson), who was a wireless operator-air gunner in the Royal Australian Air Force, has been posted missing as a result of an aircraft accident and also that no hope can be held for his survival.<ref>Trove: Geraldton Guardian and Express (WA:1929-1947) Tuesday 10 March 1942, page 4.</ref> |
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===Notes=== | ===Notes=== | ||
John is commemorated on Panel 6 at the Rookwood Memorial. | John is commemorated on Panel 6 at the Rookwood Memorial. | ||
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[[Category:Deaths ww2]] | [[Category:Deaths ww2]] | ||
[[Category:1942 Deaths ww2|*]] | [[Category:1942 Deaths ww2|*]] | ||
[[Category:Accidental deaths ww2|*]] | [[Category:Accidental deaths ww2|*]] | ||
[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
Latest revision as of 01:17, 19 February 2024
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 24 Mar 1920 |
| Place of Birth | Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Death | 27 Feb 1942, aged 21 |
| Place of Death | Off Queensland, Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 20 years, 5 months |
| Description |
6'2¼" (1.88m) tall ; 144lbs 65.317 kg ; fair complexion ; blue eyes ; light brown hair ; small scar over left patella |
| Occupation | clerk |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Victoria Park, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Police Inspector Joseph Nicholson |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 17708 |
| Date of Enlistment | 11 Sep 1940 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit/Formation | No. 33 Squadron RAAF |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Died as a result of an aircraft accident |
| Monument(s) |
Rockood Cemetery WA State War Memorial |
| Australian War Memorial | Australian War Memorial |
| Medals |
1939-45 Star Pacific Star War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
Had passed the Junior Certificate (Year 10) with passes in English, Latin, History, Geography, Agricultural Science, Maths A and Maths Band was working as a Clerk with the Crown Law Department of Western Australia (Children's Court at Midland junction).
War Service
On enlistment John was sent to the No. 4 Recruit Depot RAAF at Pearce having asked to be trained as a wireless operator. Ten days later on 21 Sep 1940 he was transferred to No. 1 School of Technical Training RAAF in West Melbourne where he completed Wireless/Telegraphy (W/T) Course No. 35 on 15 Mar 1941. From there he was posted to No. 1 Signal School RAAF at Point Cook, to attend a Recruits Drill Course from 23 Mar - 17 Apr 1941. On 29 May 1941 he was remustered as a W/T Operator, and with John's training in Australia completed, he was then transferred on 2 Jun 1941 to No. 2 Embarkation Depot RAAF at Bradfield Park in Sydney.
On 27 Jun 1941 John was posted to No. 11 Squadron RAAF as a Wireless Operator. Then on 1 Aug 1941 John was transferred on paper to the Headquarters Port Moresby and on 26 Sep 1941 his designation changed to Wireless-Air Gunner, and on 1 Oct 1941 he was appointed as a Leading Aircraftman. John's records also have an entry indicating that he was an Acting Sergeant from 26 Sep 1941. On 27 Feb 1942 he was a member of the crew of an aircraft that disappeared, presumably as a result of an aircraft accident near Townsville. Initially reported as missing, but in time presumed to have been killed that day.
The ozatwar.com internet site lists an aircraft crash in Cleveland Bay, Townsville on 27 Feb 1942. The plane involved was an Empire Flying Boat Short S23 C Class S.849, Serial Number A18-12 G-AEUG "Coogee' VH-ABC, with the loss of 8 crew members. The RAAF History for No. 11 Squadron RAAF indicates that the Short Empire Flying Boats were transferred to 33 Squadron on 16 Feb 1942, and the history for No. 33 Squadron RAAF confirms that the Short Empire Flying Boats comprised their 'A' Flight.
Police-Inspector J. Nicholson, who recently left Geraldton on transfer to Fremantle, has received advice to the effect that his son (Sergeant J. Nicholson), who was a wireless operator-air gunner in the Royal Australian Air Force, has been posted missing as a result of an aircraft accident and also that no hope can be held for his survival.[1]
Notes
John is commemorated on Panel 6 at the Rookwood Memorial.
- ↑ Trove: Geraldton Guardian and Express (WA:1929-1947) Tuesday 10 March 1942, page 4.