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| dateofbirth = 31 Aug 1925 | | dateofbirth = 31 Aug 1925 | ||
| placeofbirth = Wembley, Western Australia | | placeofbirth = Wembley, Western Australia | ||
| − | | death = | + | | death = 8 Oct 2006 aged 81 |
| − | | placeofdeath = | + | | placeofdeath = Bullcreek, Western Australia |
| − | | enlistmentage = | + | | enlistmentage = 18 years old |
| − | | description = 5' | + | | description = 5'8" (1.73m) tall; weight 136lbs; medium complexion, grey eyes, black hair |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5'8" (1.73m) |
| − | | weight = | + | | weight = 136lbs |
| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = medium |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = grey |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = black |
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| occupation = Armament Assistant | | occupation = Armament Assistant | ||
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| nextofkin = Mr. William Thomas Wills | | nextofkin = Mr. William Thomas Wills | ||
| regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=5547420 35385] | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=5547420 35385] | ||
| − | | enlistmentdate = | + | | enlistmentdate = 10 Sep 1943 |
| rank = Warrant Officer | | rank = Warrant Officer | ||
| unit = | | unit = | ||
| − | | fate1 = | + | | fate1 = Remained in Australia |
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| − | | monument1 = | + | | monument1 = Byford WW2 Honour Roll |
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| − | | monument2 = | + | | monument2 = ANZAC Memorial Park (Byford) |
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| − | | medal1 = | + | | medal1 = War Medal 1939-45 |
| − | | medal2 = | + | | medal2 = Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
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==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| − | On 10 Sep 1943 Henry enlisted in the RAAF at [[No. 4 RAAF Recruiting Centre]] in Perth, and was | + | On 10 Sep 1943 Henry enlisted in the RAAF at [[No. 4 RAAF Recruiting Centre]] in Perth, and was mustered as Aircrew TG V. The following day he was transferred to [[No. 4 Recruit Depot RAAF]] to undergo a Recruit Drill course. On 27 Oct 1943 Henry was transferred to [[No. 5 Initial Training School RAAF]] at Clontarf. Promoted Leading Aircraftman on 31 Jan 1944, he was next he was sent to Ballarat on 3 Feb 1944 to join [[No. 1 Wireless Air Gunners School RAAF]] and on completion of the training was remustered as Aircrew (E) TG II and on 14 Aug 1944 promoted Temporary Sergeant. On 15 Sep 1944 he transferred to [[No. 3 Bombing & Air Gunnery School RAAF]] at West Sale. Training completed for the moment, he was posted to [[No. 1 Personnel Depot RAAF]] on 10 Oct 1944. |
| − | On 16 Oct 1944 Henry was posted to [[No. 67 (General Reconnaissance) Squadron RAAF]] at Laverton, and while there he participated in an | + | On 16 Oct 1944 Henry was posted to [[No. 67 (General Reconnaissance) Squadron RAAF]] at Laverton, and while there he participated in an operational flight to sea on 26 Oct 1944. On 18 Jan 1945 Henry transferred to the [[No. 1 Radar School RAAF]] at Maryborough in central Victoria before returning on 17 Feb 1945 to [[No. 1 Wireless Air Gunners School RAAF]] at Ballarat. Henry was on 14 Mar 1945 promoted Temporary Flight Sergeant. On 22 Apr 1945 Henry was posted for three weeks to the A/C School at Watsonia. This was followed by another visit to [[No. 1 Wireless Air Gunners School RAAF]] at Ballarat from 12 May 1945 until 5 Aug 1945, On 6 Aug 1945 Henry was posted to [[No. 7 Operational Training Unit RAAF]] at Tocumwal on the NSW/Vic border. He was detached to No. 3 Personnel Depot Brisbane from 25 - 28 Oct 1945. |
| − | On 7 Nov 1945 Henry was | + | On 7 Nov 1945 Henry was posted to [[No. 21 Squadron RAAF]], then based at Morotai but moving back to Tocumwal on 17 Nov 1945. Henry spent from 12 - 15 Dec 1945 on Morotai. He remained with the squadron until 6 May 1946 at Tocumwal, being promoted on 14 Mar 1946 to Temporary Warrant Officer. He was on 6 Jun 1946, posted to [[No. 5 Personnel Depot RAAF]] in Perth, and for a time (12 Jun to 4 July 1946) he was detached to HQ WA. On 4 Jul 1946 he transferred to the units discharge Section and was discharged on 24 Jul 1946. Total flying hours 250, with 150 operational. |
==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
| − | + | Henry married Patricia | |
===Notes=== | ===Notes=== | ||
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| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Born WA ww2]] |
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Armament assistant ww2]] |
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Church of England ww2]] |
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[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 31 Aug 1925 |
| Place of Birth | Wembley, Western Australia |
| Death | 8 Oct 2006 aged 81 |
| Place of Death | Bullcreek, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 18 years old |
| Description |
5'8" (1.73m) tall ; 136lbs 61.689 kg ; medium complexion ; grey eyes ; black hair |
| Occupation | Armament Assistant |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | 'Westminster Orchard', Byford, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr. William Thomas Wills |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 35385 |
| Date of Enlistment | 10 Sep 1943 |
| Rank | Warrant Officer |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
| Monument(s) |
Byford WW2 Honour Roll ANZAC Memorial Park (Byford) |
| Medals |
War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
Attended Byford State School in Grades 6 & 7, before moving to Perth Boys School to complete Year 8. he had been a member of the Air Training Corps 79 Squadron for 14 months from 9 Apr 1942.
War Service
On 10 Sep 1943 Henry enlisted in the RAAF at No. 4 RAAF Recruiting Centre in Perth, and was mustered as Aircrew TG V. The following day he was transferred to No. 4 Recruit Depot RAAF to undergo a Recruit Drill course. On 27 Oct 1943 Henry was transferred to No. 5 Initial Training School RAAF at Clontarf. Promoted Leading Aircraftman on 31 Jan 1944, he was next he was sent to Ballarat on 3 Feb 1944 to join No. 1 Wireless Air Gunners School RAAF and on completion of the training was remustered as Aircrew (E) TG II and on 14 Aug 1944 promoted Temporary Sergeant. On 15 Sep 1944 he transferred to No. 3 Bombing & Air Gunnery School RAAF at West Sale. Training completed for the moment, he was posted to No. 1 Personnel Depot RAAF on 10 Oct 1944.
On 16 Oct 1944 Henry was posted to No. 67 (General Reconnaissance) Squadron RAAF at Laverton, and while there he participated in an operational flight to sea on 26 Oct 1944. On 18 Jan 1945 Henry transferred to the No. 1 Radar School RAAF at Maryborough in central Victoria before returning on 17 Feb 1945 to No. 1 Wireless Air Gunners School RAAF at Ballarat. Henry was on 14 Mar 1945 promoted Temporary Flight Sergeant. On 22 Apr 1945 Henry was posted for three weeks to the A/C School at Watsonia. This was followed by another visit to No. 1 Wireless Air Gunners School RAAF at Ballarat from 12 May 1945 until 5 Aug 1945, On 6 Aug 1945 Henry was posted to No. 7 Operational Training Unit RAAF at Tocumwal on the NSW/Vic border. He was detached to No. 3 Personnel Depot Brisbane from 25 - 28 Oct 1945.
On 7 Nov 1945 Henry was posted to No. 21 Squadron RAAF, then based at Morotai but moving back to Tocumwal on 17 Nov 1945. Henry spent from 12 - 15 Dec 1945 on Morotai. He remained with the squadron until 6 May 1946 at Tocumwal, being promoted on 14 Mar 1946 to Temporary Warrant Officer. He was on 6 Jun 1946, posted to No. 5 Personnel Depot RAAF in Perth, and for a time (12 Jun to 4 July 1946) he was detached to HQ WA. On 4 Jul 1946 he transferred to the units discharge Section and was discharged on 24 Jul 1946. Total flying hours 250, with 150 operational.
Post War
Henry married Patricia
Notes