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| dateofbirth = 5 Sep 1926 | | dateofbirth = 5 Sep 1926 | ||
| − | | placeofbirth = Kelmscott, Western Australia | + | | placeofbirth = Railway avenue, Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| death = 17 Mar 1997, aged 70. | | death = 17 Mar 1997, aged 70. | ||
| placeofdeath = Wundowie, Western Australia | | placeofdeath = Wundowie, Western Australia | ||
| enlistmentage = 18 years old | | enlistmentage = 18 years old | ||
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'7" (1.70m) tall; weight 132lbs; medium complexion, hazel eyes and dark brown hair with scar son his neck and nosae. |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5'7" (1.70m) |
| − | | weight = | + | | weight = 132lbs |
| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = medium |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = azel |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = dark brown |
| − | | descriptionnote = | + | | descriptionnote = scars on noe an neck |
| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Labourer |
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Church of England |
| address = Kelmscott, Western Australia | | address = Kelmscott, Western Australia | ||
| relation = Father | | relation = Father | ||
| − | | nextofkin = Mr Edgar Buckingham | + | | nextofkin = Mr Edgar Stanley Buckingham |
| − | | regnumber = 85380 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=4953153 85380] |
| enlistmentdate = 29 Sep 1944 | | enlistmentdate = 29 Sep 1944 | ||
| rank = Leading Aircraftman | | rank = Leading Aircraftman | ||
| − | | unit = | + | | unit = [[RAAF Base Pearce]] |
| − | | fate1 = | + | | 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== | ||
| − | + | Mother was Edith Pearl (Eatts). | |
==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| − | + | Philip enlisted in the RAAF as a Steward TG V at the [[No. 4 RAAF Recruiting Centre]] on 29 Sep 1944, and was initially held against [[No. 5 Personnel Depot RAAF]] until 6 Oct 1944 when he was transferred to the [[No. 4 Recruit Depot RAAF]] to undertake the No. 288 Recruit Drill course. On 11 Nov 1944 he was posted to [[RAAF Base Pearce]] remaining with them until 8 Mar 1946 when he was posted to [[No. 5 Personnel Depot RAAF]] to process his discharge which took place on 15 Mar 1946. While at Pearce he was promoted Leading Aircraftman on 29 Mar 1945 and Acting Corporal on 1 Dec 1945. | |
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==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
| − | On 20 May 1950 Phillip married Margaret Caroline Stephen (1927 - | + | On 20 May 1950 Phillip married Margaret Caroline Stephen (1927 - 2022) in the Gosnells Methodist Church. Margaret, a Gosnells girl had also served in the RAAF between 18 Jul 1945 and 30 Aug 1946. They had four daughters. Margaret died on 5 Feb 2022 in Northam aged 94. |
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 at Railway avenue, Kelmscott, driver; 1954 - 1980 at Wattle crescent, Wundowie, truck driver; | Electoral Roll entries: 1949 at Railway avenue, Kelmscott, driver; 1954 - 1980 at Wattle crescent, Wundowie, truck driver; | ||
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[[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Born WA ww2]] | [[Category:Born WA ww2]] | ||
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Labourer ww2]] |
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Church of England ww2]] |
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[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:11, 14 February 2024
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 5 Sep 1926 |
| Place of Birth | Railway avenue, Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Death | 17 Mar 1997, aged 70. |
| Place of Death | Wundowie, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 18 years old |
| Description |
5'7" (1.70m) tall ; 132lbs 59.874 kg ; medium complexion ; azel eyes ; dark brown hair ; scars on noe an neck |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr Edgar Stanley Buckingham |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 85380 |
| Date of Enlistment | 29 Sep 1944 |
| Rank | Leading Aircraftman |
| Unit/Formation | RAAF Base Pearce |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
| Medals |
War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
Mother was Edith Pearl (Eatts).
War Service
Philip enlisted in the RAAF as a Steward TG V at the No. 4 RAAF Recruiting Centre on 29 Sep 1944, and was initially held against No. 5 Personnel Depot RAAF until 6 Oct 1944 when he was transferred to the No. 4 Recruit Depot RAAF to undertake the No. 288 Recruit Drill course. On 11 Nov 1944 he was posted to RAAF Base Pearce remaining with them until 8 Mar 1946 when he was posted to No. 5 Personnel Depot RAAF to process his discharge which took place on 15 Mar 1946. While at Pearce he was promoted Leading Aircraftman on 29 Mar 1945 and Acting Corporal on 1 Dec 1945.
Post War
On 20 May 1950 Phillip married Margaret Caroline Stephen (1927 - 2022) in the Gosnells Methodist Church. Margaret, a Gosnells girl had also served in the RAAF between 18 Jul 1945 and 30 Aug 1946. They had four daughters. Margaret died on 5 Feb 2022 in Northam aged 94.
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 at Railway avenue, Kelmscott, driver; 1954 - 1980 at Wattle crescent, Wundowie, truck driver;
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