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| − | + | Harold was posted to the [[No. 5 Embarkation Depot RAAF]] on 22 Jan 1944. On 11 Mar 1944 he was posted to [[HQ Western Area RAAF]], and detached to the RAAF Section of [[110th Australian Base Hospital]], including a brief period when he was detached from 15 - 26 Jan 1945 to the [[No. 4 Medical Rehabilitation Unit]]. When his detachment finished on 27 Jan 1945 Harold returned to the embarkation depot. His last unit was [[No. 5 Personnel Depot RAAF]] where he was discharged on 29 Nov 1945. | |
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Revision as of 02:07, 3 June 2024
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 11 Nov 1900 |
| Place of Birth | Leonora, Wesern Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 40 years, 9 months |
| Description |
5'7" (1.70m) tall ; 150lbs 68.039 kg ; medium complexion ; blue eyes ; brown hair |
| Occupation | Brick burner |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Park road, Byford |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs. Annie Maud Unwin |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 45651 |
| Date of Enlistment | 27 Aug 1941 |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit/Formation | No. 77 Squadron RAAF |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Monument(s) |
Byford WW2 Honour Roll ANZAC Memorial Park (Byford) |
| Medals |
1939-45 Star Pacific Star War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
Harold married Annie Maud on 24 Aug 1939. Daughter Beverley Maud (25 Mar 1933 - ), and Son Harold Robert (11 Apr 1935 - )Prior to enlisting Harold was employed at the State Brickworks at Byford.
War Service
On 27 Aug 1941 Harold enlisted in the RAAF at No. 4 RAAF Recruiting Centre, mustered as a Guard. He was posted the same day to No. 4 Recruit Depot RAAF to undertake No P137 Recruit Drill Course. On 13 Oct 1941 he was posted to No. 6 Service Flying Training School RAAF in Geraldton. Harold was appointed as a Leading Aircraftman on 31 Mar 1942 before being transferred to No. 77 Squadron RAAF on 31 Jul 1942 where on 1 Aug 1942 he was promoted Temporary Corporal. Harold joined No. 76 Squadron RAAF on 13 Jan 1943. On 26 Aug 1943 Harold was remustered as a Motor Cyclist, and consequently returned to aircraftman status.
Harold was posted to the No. 5 Embarkation Depot RAAF on 22 Jan 1944. On 11 Mar 1944 he was posted to HQ Western Area RAAF, and detached to the RAAF Section of 110th Australian Base Hospital, including a brief period when he was detached from 15 - 26 Jan 1945 to the No. 4 Medical Rehabilitation Unit. When his detachment finished on 27 Jan 1945 Harold returned to the embarkation depot. His last unit was No. 5 Personnel Depot RAAF where he was discharged on 29 Nov 1945.
Post War
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