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| death = 23 Jul 1995, aged 69 | | death = 23 Jul 1995, aged 69 | ||
| placeofdeath = Warwick, Western Australia | | placeofdeath = Warwick, Western Australia | ||
| − | | enlistmentage = | + | | enlistmentage = 18 years, 2 months |
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'9½" (1.76m) tall; weight 115lbs; medium complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, with scars on both legs |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5'9½" (1.76m) |
| − | | weight = | + | | weight = 115lbs |
| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = medium |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = blue |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = brown |
| − | | descriptionnote = | + | | descriptionnote = scars on both legs |
| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Clerk |
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Presbyterian |
| address = Jull street, Armadale, Western Australia | | address = Jull street, Armadale, Western Australia | ||
| − | | relation = | + | | relation = Father |
| − | | nextofkin = | + | | nextofkin = Denzil Roy Fletcher |
| − | | regnumber = | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=5550241 442231] |
| − | | enlistmentdate = | + | | enlistmentdate = 17 Jun 1944 |
| − | | rank = | + | | rank = Aircraftsman |
| − | | unit = | + | | unit = did not reach an active unit |
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| 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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==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| + | 16 year old Denzil enrolled with the 5 Wing ATC Cadets on 29 Apr 1942, before enlisting when he was 18 in the RAAF. He enlisted on 7 Jun 1944 at [[No. 4 RAAF Recruiting Centre]], and was posted the same day to [[No. 5 Initial Training School RAAF]] at Clontarf to begin training as a member of aircrew. During his time with the unit he was detached to [[110th Australian Base Hospital]] from 3 Jul until 2 Aug 1944. | ||
| − | + | On 20 Oct 1944 he was appointed Leading Aircraftman, and his next posting was to [[No. 1 Wireless Air Gunners School RAAF]] in Ballarat on 7 Dec 1944. His training continued when on 13 Jun 1945 he was posted to the Point Cook based [[No. 1 Signals School RAAF]]. However, with hostilities at an end, on 17 Sep 1945 he was posted to [[No. 5 Personnel Depot RAAF]] to prepare for his discharge which occurred on 3 Oct 1945. | |
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==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
| − | + | In 1948 Denzil married Shirley Choules (1931- 2012). Son Robin Frank Fletcher. | |
===Notes=== | ===Notes=== | ||
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[[Category:RAAF ww2]] | [[Category:RAAF ww2]] | ||
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| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Born Australia ww2]] |
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Born WA ww2]] |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Presbyterian ww2]] |
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[[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:45, 3 April 2024
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 29 Apr 1926 |
| Place of Birth | Perth, Western Australia |
| Death | 23 Jul 1995, aged 69 |
| Place of Death | Warwick, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 18 years, 2 months |
| Description |
5'9½" (1.76m) tall ; 115lbs 52.163 kg ; medium complexion ; blue eyes ; brown hair ; scars on both legs |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Address | Jull street, Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Denzil Roy Fletcher |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 442231 |
| Date of Enlistment | 17 Jun 1944 |
| Rank | Aircraftsman |
| Unit/Formation | did not reach an active unit |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
| Medals |
War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
War Service
16 year old Denzil enrolled with the 5 Wing ATC Cadets on 29 Apr 1942, before enlisting when he was 18 in the RAAF. He enlisted on 7 Jun 1944 at No. 4 RAAF Recruiting Centre, and was posted the same day to No. 5 Initial Training School RAAF at Clontarf to begin training as a member of aircrew. During his time with the unit he was detached to 110th Australian Base Hospital from 3 Jul until 2 Aug 1944.
On 20 Oct 1944 he was appointed Leading Aircraftman, and his next posting was to No. 1 Wireless Air Gunners School RAAF in Ballarat on 7 Dec 1944. His training continued when on 13 Jun 1945 he was posted to the Point Cook based No. 1 Signals School RAAF. However, with hostilities at an end, on 17 Sep 1945 he was posted to No. 5 Personnel Depot RAAF to prepare for his discharge which occurred on 3 Oct 1945.
Post War
In 1948 Denzil married Shirley Choules (1931- 2012). Son Robin Frank Fletcher.
Notes