Difference between revisions of "Cyril Newton"
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| death = 4 Apr 1992, aged 86 | | death = 4 Apr 1992, aged 86 | ||
| placeofdeath = Nollamara, Western Australia | | placeofdeath = Nollamara, Western Australia | ||
| − | | enlistmentage = | + | | enlistmentage = 37 years, 3 months |
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5' 10" (1.78m); medium complexion, grey eyes, brown hair |
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| occupation = Butcher | | occupation = Butcher | ||
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| − | | address = Roleystone, Western Australia | + | | address = Holden road, Roleystone, Western Australia |
| relation = Wife | | relation = Wife | ||
| nextofkin = Mrs Ida Miriam Newton | | nextofkin = Mrs Ida Miriam Newton | ||
| − | | regnumber = WX27000 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=6478238 W15904 & WX27000] |
| enlistmentdate = 10 Aug 1942 | | enlistmentdate = 10 Aug 1942 | ||
| rank = Sergeant | | rank = Sergeant | ||
| unit = [[2/3rd Australian Field Butchery Platoon]] | | unit = [[2/3rd Australian Field Butchery Platoon]] | ||
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==Pre War== | ==Pre War== | ||
| − | During 1930 Cyril married Ida Miriam Smith (1911 - 2002). | + | During 1930 Cyril married Ida Miriam Smith (1911 - 2002). Electoral Roll entries: 1931 at 53 Anstey street, South Perth, butcher; 1937 - 1943 at 85 Dunedin street, Mt Hawthorn, butcher; |
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| − | Electoral Roll entries: 1931 at 53 Anstey street, South Perth, butcher; 1937 - 1943 at 85 Dunedin street, Mt Hawthorn, butcher; | ||
==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| + | On 12 Nov 1940 Cyril enlisted in the CMF and was allocated to the Western Command Supply Depot, employed as a Trade Group III Butcher. On 19 Apr 1941 he was promoted Corporal, and in August was granted two weeks leave. On 16 Oct 1941 he was transferred to the ''Western Command Meat Depot'', and on 16 Oct 1941 to the [[8th Supply Personnel Company]]. From 12 -26 Jul 1942 he attended a course at the AASC School in West Midland, Joined the 2nd AIF on 10 Aug 1942, and on 2 Oct 1942 he was promoted Acting Sergeant. This rank was confirmed on 8 Jan 1943. | ||
| − | + | On 10 Mar 1944 Cyril was transferred to the [[13th Australian Field Butchering Platoon]], and then on 28 Aug 1944 to the [[12th Australian Field Butchering Platoon]] in the Northeren Territory arriving there on 29 Sep 1944, remaining with them until 19 Oct 1945 when he was posted to the [[Western Command Recruit Reception & General Details Depot]] where he was discharged on 8 Nov 1945 | |
| − | discharged 8 Nov 1945 | ||
==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
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Latest revision as of 02:52, 31 July 2022
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 21 Apr 1905 |
| Place of Birth | Burnley, Lancashire, England |
| Death | 4 Apr 1992, aged 86 |
| Place of Death | Nollamara, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 37 years, 3 months |
| Description | 5' 10" (1.78m) tall ; ; medium complexion ; grey eyes ; brown hair |
| Occupation | Butcher |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Holden road, Roleystone, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs Ida Miriam Newton |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W15904 & WX27000 |
| Date of Enlistment | 10 Aug 1942 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit/Formation | 2/3rd Australian Field Butchery Platoon |
| Post War Details | |
Pre War
During 1930 Cyril married Ida Miriam Smith (1911 - 2002). Electoral Roll entries: 1931 at 53 Anstey street, South Perth, butcher; 1937 - 1943 at 85 Dunedin street, Mt Hawthorn, butcher;
War Service
On 12 Nov 1940 Cyril enlisted in the CMF and was allocated to the Western Command Supply Depot, employed as a Trade Group III Butcher. On 19 Apr 1941 he was promoted Corporal, and in August was granted two weeks leave. On 16 Oct 1941 he was transferred to the Western Command Meat Depot, and on 16 Oct 1941 to the 8th Supply Personnel Company. From 12 -26 Jul 1942 he attended a course at the AASC School in West Midland, Joined the 2nd AIF on 10 Aug 1942, and on 2 Oct 1942 he was promoted Acting Sergeant. This rank was confirmed on 8 Jan 1943.
On 10 Mar 1944 Cyril was transferred to the 13th Australian Field Butchering Platoon, and then on 28 Aug 1944 to the 12th Australian Field Butchering Platoon in the Northeren Territory arriving there on 29 Sep 1944, remaining with them until 19 Oct 1945 when he was posted to the Western Command Recruit Reception & General Details Depot where he was discharged on 8 Nov 1945
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1946 - 1972 at 85 Dunedin street, Mt Hawthorn, butcher; 1977 - 1980 at 24 Berrigan street, Nollamara, butcher.
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