Difference between revisions of "William Frederick Reid"
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| − | + | William enlisted in the CMF at Armadale on 28 May 1942 as a General Reinforcement. He was called up for full time duty two months later on 28 Jul 1942. On 5 Aug 1942 Bill was posted to teh [[13th Australian Infantry Training Battalion]] at Northam, and on 10 Aug 1942 he was posted to the [[10th Light Horse Regiment ww2]]. On 6 Sep 1942 he was charged with having Left a place of parade without permission leading to him being awarded seven days Confined to Barracks. | |
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| + | He was transferred on 28 Nov 1942 to the [[25th Cavalrty Training Squadron]] | ||
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| + | contain an entry for a Court Martial held on 17 Aug 1943, with his discharge taking place on 25 Oct 1943. | ||
==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
Revision as of 20:55, 4 June 2024
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 28 Jan 1923 |
| Place of Birth | Perth, Western Australia |
| Death | 14 Jan 1996, aged 72 |
| Place of Death | Mandurah, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 19 years, 4 months |
| Occupation | Wood cutter |
| Address | Bedfordale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr George Jesse Reid |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W62681 |
| Date of Enlistment | 26 May 1942 |
| Rank | Trooper |
| Unit/Formation | 10th Australian Light Horse Regiment ww2 |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
War Service
William enlisted in the CMF at Armadale on 28 May 1942 as a General Reinforcement. He was called up for full time duty two months later on 28 Jul 1942. On 5 Aug 1942 Bill was posted to teh 13th Australian Infantry Training Battalion at Northam, and on 10 Aug 1942 he was posted to the 10th Light Horse Regiment ww2. On 6 Sep 1942 he was charged with having Left a place of parade without permission leading to him being awarded seven days Confined to Barracks.
He was transferred on 28 Nov 1942 to the 25th Cavalrty Training Squadron
contain an entry for a Court Martial held on 17 Aug 1943, with his discharge taking place on 25 Oct 1943.
Post War
Married Hilda Gladys Allen during 1959. Hilda died in Kelmscott on 9 Feb 1978 aged 69.
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1958 Wungong, woodman; 1968 - 1980 at 79 Railway avenue, Armadale, truck driver
Notes
External Links
[[Category:]Born Australia ww2][[Category:]][[Category:]]