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| − | | 2ndtransportnote= Brisbane to New Guinea | + | | 2ndtransportnote= Brisbane to Milne Bay New Guinea |
| 2nddateofreturnfrom= 24 Dec 1942 | | 2nddateofreturnfrom= 24 Dec 1942 | ||
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| 3rdtransportreturnnote= Port Moresby to Brisbane | | 3rdtransportreturnnote= Port Moresby to Brisbane | ||
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| 4thtransportreturnnote= Balikapan to Morotai | | 4thtransportreturnnote= Balikapan to Morotai | ||
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==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| − | David enlisted in the General Reinforcements at the Showgrounds | + | David enlisted in the General Reinforcements at the Claremont Showgrounds Recruit Reception Depot on 20 Dec 1940. On 3 Jan 1941 he was posted to the No. 2 Training Battalion at Northam, and on 12 Mar 1941 he was transferred to [[13th Australian Infantry Training Battalion]] also at Northam, as a member of the 8th reinforcement for the 2/28th Battalion. On 17 Apr 1941 he was transferred to the 7th reinforcement draft, but on 23 Apr 1941 he had been returned to No 2 Training Battalion. Then on 28 Apr 1941 he was transfered to the AASC Training Centre at Claremont. From 29 Apr 1941 until 25 May 1941 he enjoyed his pre-embarkation leave having joined the [[7th Australian Infantry Division Supply Column]] on 29 Apr 1941. On 5 Jul 1941 he embarked on a ship that was part of Convoy US 11A - more than likely [[HMAT Aquitania]]. The convoy sailed for the Middle East via Colombo on 9 Jul 1941, and David disembarked at Port Tewfik on 25 Jul 1941. On 13 Sep 1941 he joined the '''7th Australian Infantry Division Supply Column''' in the field. |
| − | From | + | From 3 - 5 Dec 1941 David was a patient of the [[2/14th Australian Specialist Hospital]], and on 13 Jan 1942 he rejoined his unit, now known as [[6th Australian Company AASC]]. There on 21 Jan 1942 he was paid as a Trade Group III Driver/Mechanic. On 5 Feb 1942 he embarked aboard [[SS Anna Odland]] in Suez for Adelaide via Colombo where he disembarked on 28 Mar 1942. This ship was one of those with returning Australian troops that Churchill sought to divert to Burma. When John Curtin refused to accede to Churchill's strong arm tactics the ships refueled in Colombo and sailed for Australia. His records contain no reference to his time back in Australia. |
| − | On 10 Aug 1942 David embarked on [[USAT Van der Lijn]] in Brisbane for New Guinea where he disembarked on 17 Aug 1942. On 11 Oct 1942 David was admitted to the [[11th Australian Field Ambulance]] with suspected Malaria. He returned to his unit on 22 October. On 12 Nov 1942 David was graded a Group II Mechanic Motor Transport. On 11 Dec 1942 David was evacuated to the [[2/1st Australian Casualty Clearing Station]], and on 24 Dec 1942 he embarked on [[HMT Taroona]] at Milne Bay for Townsville where he disembarked on 27 Dec 1942. | + | On 10 Aug 1942 David embarked on [[USAT Van der Lijn]] in Brisbane for Fall River (Milne Bay) in New Guinea where he disembarked on 17 Aug 1942. On 11 Oct 1942 David was admitted to the [[11th Australian Field Ambulance]] with suspected Malaria. He returned to his unit on 22 October. On 12 Nov 1942 David was graded a Group II Mechanic Motor Transport. On 11 Dec 1942 David was evacuated to the [[2/1st Australian Casualty Clearing Station]], and on 24 Dec 1942 he embarked on [[HMT Taroona]] at Milne Bay for Townsville where he disembarked on 27 Dec 1942. |
| − | On arrival he was admitted to the [[116th Australian General Hospital]] to be treated for Malaria. He was released on 28 Dec 1942 to the [[114th Australian Convalescent Depot]]. On 5 Jan 1943 he was well enough to be placed in the [[New Guinea General Details Depot]]. However, Malaria struck again, and on 25 Jan 1943 he was evacuated to the [[ | + | On arrival he was admitted to the [[116th Australian General Hospital]] to be treated for Malaria. He was released on 28 Dec 1942 to the [[114th Australian Convalescent Depot]]. On 5 Jan 1943 he was well enough to be placed in the [[New Guinea General Details Depot]]. However, Malaria struck again, and on 25 Jan 1943 he was evacuated to the [[116th Australian General Hospital]]. A month later on 2 Feb 1943 he was transferred to the [[114th Australian Convalescent Depot]] at Sellheim in north Queensland. On 18 Mar 1943 he had returned to his unit. He was again in need of help with Malaria on 18 Apr 1943 when he was evacuated again to the [[5th Australian Camp Hospital]]. Two days later on the 20th he was transferred to [[2/2nd Australian General Hospital]] who discharged him on 5 May 1943. He then spent from 6 - 8 May with the 2/7th Australian Division Rest Camp before being posted to the [[2/153rd Australian General Transport Company]]. |
| − | On 30 Jul 1943 David embarked in Townsville aboard [[HMT Katoomba]] for Port Moresby where he disembarked on 4 Aug 1943. | + | On 30 Jul 1943 David embarked in Townsville aboard [[HMT Katoomba]] for Port Moresby where he disembarked on 4 Aug 1943. On 12 Nov 1943 he was employed as a Trade Group II Mechanic, but on 30 Nov 1943 David was evacuated to the [[2/4th Australian Field Ambulance]] with petrol burns to his eye. On 15 Dec 1943 he was transferred to [[2/8th Australian General Hospital]], and on 27 Dec 1943 he was discharged to the [[1st Australian Corps Reception Camp]]. David was transferred on 30 Dec 1943 to the [[2/153rd Australian General Transport Company]]. He embarked in Port Moresby aboard [[USAT Orizaba]] on 12 Feb 1944, and disembarked in Brisbane on 16 Feb 1944. |
David was transferred to the [[2/9th Australian Transport Platoon]] on 8 Jul 1944. During September he completed an Electrical Conversion Course, and in December 1944 David completed a three week GMC Workshop Course. He also took part in a Waterproofing course and a Workshops course in December 1944. On 27 May 1945 David embarked on [[USS LST 911]] in Cairns for Morotai. | David was transferred to the [[2/9th Australian Transport Platoon]] on 8 Jul 1944. During September he completed an Electrical Conversion Course, and in December 1944 David completed a three week GMC Workshop Course. He also took part in a Waterproofing course and a Workshops course in December 1944. On 27 May 1945 David embarked on [[USS LST 911]] in Cairns for Morotai. | ||
| − | On 7 Jul 1945 David embarked on [[USS LST 224]] in Morotai for Balikpapan on Dutch Borneo. On 24 Aug 1945 he was promoted Corporal before being transferred to | + | |
| + | On 7 Jul 1945 David embarked on [[USS LST 224]] in Morotai for Balikpapan on Dutch Borneo. On 24 Aug 1945 he was promoted Corporal before being transferred to '''121st Australian Transport Platoon BCOF''' on 12 Oct 1945. On 23 Oct 1945 David embarked on [[HM LST 419]] at Balikpapan for Morotai where he disembarked on 27 Oct 1945, and on 18 Dec 1945 he was transferred to [[2/27th Australian Transport Platoon]], as he was now not destined for Japan. On 23 Jan 1946 David was transferred to [[Western Command Recruit Reception & General Details Depot]], deplaning the same day in Australia, and arriving in Perth on 5 Feb 1946. He was discharged on 25 Mar 1946 | ||
==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
Latest revision as of 14:21, 16 June 2024
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 17 Apr 1920 |
| Place of Birth | Newcastle, England |
| Age at Enlistment | 20 years, 8 months |
| Description | 6'3" (1.91m) tall ; ; fair complexion ; green eyes ; fair hair ; scar on left shin. |
| Occupation | Farm hand |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | No. 1 Mail Truck, Oldbury, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | father , Mr. David Gibson |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | WX10445 |
| Date of Enlistment | 20 Dec 1943 |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit/Formation | 2/9th Australian Transport Platoon |
| Military Movement | |
| 1st Departure from Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 5 Jul 1941 ‒ 25 Jul 1941 |
| Transport Details | HMAT Aquitania Fremantle to Port Tewfik |
| Return to Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 14 Feb 1942 ‒ 27 Mar 1942 |
| Transport Details | SS Anna Odland Suez to Adelaide |
| 2nd Departure from Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 10 Aug 1942 ‒ 17 Aug 1942 |
| Transport Details | USAT Van der Lijn Brisbane to Milne Bay New Guinea |
| Return to Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 24 Dec 1942 ‒ 27 Dec 1942 |
| Transport Details | HMT Taroona Milne Bay to Townsville |
| 3rd Departure from Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 30 Jul 1943 ‒ 4 Aug 1943 |
| Transport Details | HMT Katoomba Townsville to Port Moresby |
| Return to Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 12 Feb 1944 ‒ 16 Feb 1944 |
| Transport Details | USAT Orizaba Port Moresby to Brisbane |
| 4th Departure from Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 27 May 1945 ‒ 13 Jun 1945 |
| Transport Details | USS LST 911 Cairns to Morotai |
| Transfers | |
| Journey Dates | 7 Jul 1945 ‒ 11 Jul 1945 |
| Transport Details | USS LST 224 Morotai to Balikpapan |
| Return to Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 23 Oct 1945 ‒ 27 Oct 1945 |
| Transport Details | HM LST 419 Balikapan to Morotai |
| Journey Dates | 23 Jan 1946 ‒ 23 Jan 1946 |
| Transport Details | plane Morotai to Australia |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Monument(s) |
Byford WW2 Honour Roll ANZAC Memorial Park (Byford) |
| Medals |
1939-45 Star Pacific Star Defence Medal War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
War Service
David enlisted in the General Reinforcements at the Claremont Showgrounds Recruit Reception Depot on 20 Dec 1940. On 3 Jan 1941 he was posted to the No. 2 Training Battalion at Northam, and on 12 Mar 1941 he was transferred to 13th Australian Infantry Training Battalion also at Northam, as a member of the 8th reinforcement for the 2/28th Battalion. On 17 Apr 1941 he was transferred to the 7th reinforcement draft, but on 23 Apr 1941 he had been returned to No 2 Training Battalion. Then on 28 Apr 1941 he was transfered to the AASC Training Centre at Claremont. From 29 Apr 1941 until 25 May 1941 he enjoyed his pre-embarkation leave having joined the 7th Australian Infantry Division Supply Column on 29 Apr 1941. On 5 Jul 1941 he embarked on a ship that was part of Convoy US 11A - more than likely HMAT Aquitania. The convoy sailed for the Middle East via Colombo on 9 Jul 1941, and David disembarked at Port Tewfik on 25 Jul 1941. On 13 Sep 1941 he joined the 7th Australian Infantry Division Supply Column in the field.
From 3 - 5 Dec 1941 David was a patient of the 2/14th Australian Specialist Hospital, and on 13 Jan 1942 he rejoined his unit, now known as 6th Australian Company AASC. There on 21 Jan 1942 he was paid as a Trade Group III Driver/Mechanic. On 5 Feb 1942 he embarked aboard SS Anna Odland in Suez for Adelaide via Colombo where he disembarked on 28 Mar 1942. This ship was one of those with returning Australian troops that Churchill sought to divert to Burma. When John Curtin refused to accede to Churchill's strong arm tactics the ships refueled in Colombo and sailed for Australia. His records contain no reference to his time back in Australia.
On 10 Aug 1942 David embarked on USAT Van der Lijn in Brisbane for Fall River (Milne Bay) in New Guinea where he disembarked on 17 Aug 1942. On 11 Oct 1942 David was admitted to the 11th Australian Field Ambulance with suspected Malaria. He returned to his unit on 22 October. On 12 Nov 1942 David was graded a Group II Mechanic Motor Transport. On 11 Dec 1942 David was evacuated to the 2/1st Australian Casualty Clearing Station, and on 24 Dec 1942 he embarked on HMT Taroona at Milne Bay for Townsville where he disembarked on 27 Dec 1942.
On arrival he was admitted to the 116th Australian General Hospital to be treated for Malaria. He was released on 28 Dec 1942 to the 114th Australian Convalescent Depot. On 5 Jan 1943 he was well enough to be placed in the New Guinea General Details Depot. However, Malaria struck again, and on 25 Jan 1943 he was evacuated to the 116th Australian General Hospital. A month later on 2 Feb 1943 he was transferred to the 114th Australian Convalescent Depot at Sellheim in north Queensland. On 18 Mar 1943 he had returned to his unit. He was again in need of help with Malaria on 18 Apr 1943 when he was evacuated again to the 5th Australian Camp Hospital. Two days later on the 20th he was transferred to 2/2nd Australian General Hospital who discharged him on 5 May 1943. He then spent from 6 - 8 May with the 2/7th Australian Division Rest Camp before being posted to the 2/153rd Australian General Transport Company.
On 30 Jul 1943 David embarked in Townsville aboard HMT Katoomba for Port Moresby where he disembarked on 4 Aug 1943. On 12 Nov 1943 he was employed as a Trade Group II Mechanic, but on 30 Nov 1943 David was evacuated to the 2/4th Australian Field Ambulance with petrol burns to his eye. On 15 Dec 1943 he was transferred to 2/8th Australian General Hospital, and on 27 Dec 1943 he was discharged to the 1st Australian Corps Reception Camp. David was transferred on 30 Dec 1943 to the 2/153rd Australian General Transport Company. He embarked in Port Moresby aboard USAT Orizaba on 12 Feb 1944, and disembarked in Brisbane on 16 Feb 1944.
David was transferred to the 2/9th Australian Transport Platoon on 8 Jul 1944. During September he completed an Electrical Conversion Course, and in December 1944 David completed a three week GMC Workshop Course. He also took part in a Waterproofing course and a Workshops course in December 1944. On 27 May 1945 David embarked on USS LST 911 in Cairns for Morotai.
On 7 Jul 1945 David embarked on USS LST 224 in Morotai for Balikpapan on Dutch Borneo. On 24 Aug 1945 he was promoted Corporal before being transferred to 121st Australian Transport Platoon BCOF on 12 Oct 1945. On 23 Oct 1945 David embarked on HM LST 419 at Balikpapan for Morotai where he disembarked on 27 Oct 1945, and on 18 Dec 1945 he was transferred to 2/27th Australian Transport Platoon, as he was now not destined for Japan. On 23 Jan 1946 David was transferred to Western Command Recruit Reception & General Details Depot, deplaning the same day in Australia, and arriving in Perth on 5 Feb 1946. He was discharged on 25 Mar 1946
Post War
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