Difference between revisions of "Gwenyth Lorraine Margaret Lowick"
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| image =[[File:Lowick_Gwenyth_Lorraine.jpg]] | | image =[[File:Lowick_Gwenyth_Lorraine.jpg]] | ||
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| caption2 = Gwen's husband John Whitaker | | caption2 = Gwen's husband John Whitaker | ||
| dateofbirth = 5 Mar 1921 | | dateofbirth = 5 Mar 1921 | ||
| placeofbirth = Cottesloe, Western Australia | | placeofbirth = Cottesloe, Western Australia | ||
| − | | death = | + | | death = 29 Aug 2011, aged 90 |
| − | | placeofdeath = | + | | placeofdeath = Carlisle, Western Australia |
| enlistmentage = 22 years old | | enlistmentage = 22 years old | ||
| description = | | description = | ||
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| weight = | | weight = | ||
| complexion = | | complexion = | ||
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = brown |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = dark brown |
| − | | descriptionnote = | + | | descriptionnote = scar on left side |
| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Nurse |
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Church of England |
| address = Subiaco, Western Australia | | address = Subiaco, Western Australia | ||
| relation = Mother | | relation = Mother | ||
| − | | nextofkin = Mrs Nellie | + | | nextofkin = Mrs Nellie Alma Blanche Moore |
| − | | regnumber = WFX40292 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=6359760 WF95348 & WFX40292] |
| enlistmentdate = 18 Mar 1943 | | enlistmentdate = 18 Mar 1943 | ||
| rank = Private | | rank = Private | ||
| − | | unit = Australian Army Medical | + | | unit = Australian Army Medical Women's Services |
| fate1 = Remained in Australia | | fate1 = Remained in Australia | ||
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| − | | medal1 = | + | | medal1 = War Medal 1939-45 |
| − | | medal2 = | + | | medal2 = Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
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==Pre War== | ==Pre War== | ||
| − | + | Pre Army service Gwen had a member of the civilian VADs at Claremont | |
==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| + | Gwen had been mobilised on 6 Mar 1943 and called up for full time service on 18 Mar 1943. On 21 Mar 1943 she was detached to the [[6th AWS Training Company]] to undertake basic training. On 12 Apr 1943 she was posted to [[38th Australian Camp Hospital]] at Northam, where on 3 Aug 1943 Gwen was enlisted in the 2nd AIF, with a new number (WFX40292). | ||
| + | On 21 Jan 1944 Gwen was transferred to [[6th AWS Training Company]] at Guidford, and on 10 Feb 1944 she was detached to [[75th Australian Camp Hospital]], and on 6 Apr 1944 transferred to [[118th Australian General Hospital]] at Northam. On 17 Jun 1944 Gwen married [[John Patrick Whitaker]] and was granted 7 days leave without pay from 19 - 26 Jun 1944. While she then returned to her unit, on 7 Aug 1944 she was transferred to [[Western Command Recruit Reception & General Details Depot]] to prepare for discharge. Gwen was discharged on 9 Aug 1944 at her own request. | ||
| − | + | ==Post War== | |
| + | John and Gwen had two daughters, one being Lorraine Margaret (1949-2015) | ||
| − | + | Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1980 at 17 Boreham street, Cottesloe, (John a carpenter). John died on 15 Aug 2007 in Mosman Park. | |
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===Notes=== | ===Notes=== | ||
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[[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Born WA ww2]] | [[Category:Born WA ww2]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Nurse ww2]] | ||
| + | [[Category: Church of England ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Australian Army Medical Womens Services]] | [[Category:Australian Army Medical Womens Services]] | ||
| − | [[Category:Remained in Australia]] | + | [[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] |
[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:40, 21 July 2024
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 Gwen's husband John Whitaker | |
| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 5 Mar 1921 |
| Place of Birth | Cottesloe, Western Australia |
| Death | 29 Aug 2011, aged 90 |
| Place of Death | Carlisle, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 22 years old |
| Occupation | Nurse |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Subiaco, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Mother , Mrs Nellie Alma Blanche Moore |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | WF95348 & WFX40292 |
| Date of Enlistment | 18 Mar 1943 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | Australian Army Medical Women's Services |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
| Medals |
War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
Pre Army service Gwen had a member of the civilian VADs at Claremont
War Service
Gwen had been mobilised on 6 Mar 1943 and called up for full time service on 18 Mar 1943. On 21 Mar 1943 she was detached to the 6th AWS Training Company to undertake basic training. On 12 Apr 1943 she was posted to 38th Australian Camp Hospital at Northam, where on 3 Aug 1943 Gwen was enlisted in the 2nd AIF, with a new number (WFX40292).
On 21 Jan 1944 Gwen was transferred to 6th AWS Training Company at Guidford, and on 10 Feb 1944 she was detached to 75th Australian Camp Hospital, and on 6 Apr 1944 transferred to 118th Australian General Hospital at Northam. On 17 Jun 1944 Gwen married John Patrick Whitaker and was granted 7 days leave without pay from 19 - 26 Jun 1944. While she then returned to her unit, on 7 Aug 1944 she was transferred to Western Command Recruit Reception & General Details Depot to prepare for discharge. Gwen was discharged on 9 Aug 1944 at her own request.
Post War
John and Gwen had two daughters, one being Lorraine Margaret (1949-2015)
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1980 at 17 Boreham street, Cottesloe, (John a carpenter). John died on 15 Aug 2007 in Mosman Park.
Notes