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| dateofbirth = 29 Apr 1915 | | dateofbirth = 29 Apr 1915 | ||
| placeofbirth = Kelmscott, Western Australia | | placeofbirth = Kelmscott, Western Australia | ||
| − | | death = 19 Dec 2005, aged | + | | death = 19 Dec 2005, aged 90 |
| placeofdeath = Gosnells, Western Australia | | placeofdeath = Gosnells, Western Australia | ||
| − | | enlistmentage = 27 years, | + | | enlistmentage = 27 years, 4 months |
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'4½" (1.64m) tall; weight 122lbs;fair complexion, grey eyes, fair hair |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5'4½" (1.64m) |
| − | | weight = | + | | weight = 122lbs |
| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = fair |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = grey |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = fair |
| descriptionnote = | | descriptionnote = | ||
| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Carpenter & Joiner |
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Church of England |
| − | | address = Kalgoorlie, Western Australia | + | | address = 1 Porter street, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia |
| relation = Wife | | relation = Wife | ||
| 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 | ||
| unit = [[No. 100 Squadron RAAF]] | | unit = [[No. 100 Squadron RAAF]] | ||
| − | | fate1 = | + | | 1stembarkationdatefrom= 18 Nov 1944 |
| + | | 1stembarkationdateto= 19 Nov 1944 | ||
| + | | 1sttransportembarked= plane | ||
| + | | 1sttransportnote= Townsville to Tadji, New Guinea | ||
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| + | | 1stdateofreturnfrom= 22 Sep 1945 | ||
| + | | 1stdateofreturnto= 23 Sep 1945 | ||
| + | | 1sttransportreturn= plane | ||
| + | | 1sttransportreturnnote= Tadji to Townsville | ||
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| + | | 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 |
}} | }} | ||
==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 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]] and remaine dwith them unil posted on 1 Nov 1942 to [[No. 5 School of Technical Training RAAF]] in Perth. | ||
| + | Following early skills training he was posted to [[No. 1 Engineering School RAAF]] in Ascot Vale, Victoria on 31 Apr 1943. Leaving his previous unit of training led to him being posted to [[No. 35 Squadron RAAF]] which was then located at Maylands. Albert was promoted Leading aircraftsman. While Albert was a member of the squadron it moved to Pearce on 6 Aug 1944 and then later to Guildford on 12 Aug 1944. Earmarked for overseas service, on 4 Oct 1944 Albert was posted to [[No. 2 Personnel Depot RAAF]] in Bradfield Park. On 24 Oct 1944 Albert was posted to [[No. 1 Reserve Personnel Pool RAAF]] in Townsville. They in turn posted him on 19 Nov 1945 to [[No. 100 Squadron RAAF]] in Tadgi, New Guinea. | ||
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| + | With hostilities ended, on 23 Sep 1945 Albert reurned to [[No. 1 Reserve Personnel Pool RAAF]] at Townsville, returning then on 12 Oct 194 to Perth's [[No. 5 Personnel Depot RAAF]] who discharged him on 15 Oct 1945. | ||
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==Post War== | ==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 | 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 | + | 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. |
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====Notes==== | ====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 you Bert. Those long days have closed, you are at peace. God bless, Elvie, Ray.''<ref>ancestry.com.au accessed 12 Mar 2022.</ref> | ||
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[[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Born WA ww2]] | [[Category:Born WA ww2]] | ||
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Carpenter & joiner ww2]] |
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Church of England ww2]] |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Returned to Australia ww2]] |
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[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:36, 20 February 2024
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Military Movement | |
| 1st Departure from Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 18 Nov 1944 ‒ 19 Nov 1944 |
| Transport Details | plane Townsville to Tadji, New Guinea |
| Return to Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 22 Sep 1945 ‒ 23 Sep 1945 |
| Transport Details | plane Tadji to Townsville |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| 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 and remaine dwith them unil posted on 1 Nov 1942 to No. 5 School of Technical Training RAAF in Perth.
Following early skills training he was posted to No. 1 Engineering School RAAF in Ascot Vale, Victoria on 31 Apr 1943. Leaving his previous unit of training led to him being posted to No. 35 Squadron RAAF which was then located at Maylands. Albert was promoted Leading aircraftsman. While Albert was a member of the squadron it moved to Pearce on 6 Aug 1944 and then later to Guildford on 12 Aug 1944. Earmarked for overseas service, on 4 Oct 1944 Albert was posted to No. 2 Personnel Depot RAAF in Bradfield Park. On 24 Oct 1944 Albert was posted to No. 1 Reserve Personnel Pool RAAF in Townsville. They in turn posted him on 19 Nov 1945 to No. 100 Squadron RAAF in Tadgi, New Guinea.
With hostilities ended, on 23 Sep 1945 Albert reurned to No. 1 Reserve Personnel Pool RAAF at Townsville, returning then on 12 Oct 194 to Perth's No. 5 Personnel Depot RAAF who discharged him on 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 you Bert. Those long days have closed, you are at peace. God bless, Elvie, Ray.[1]
- ↑ ancestry.com.au accessed 12 Mar 2022.