Difference between revisions of "Donald James Anderson"
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| placeofbirth = Belmont, Western Australia | | placeofbirth = Belmont, Western Australia | ||
| death = 12 Jun 1982 | | death = 12 Jun 1982 | ||
| − | | placeofdeath = | + | | placeofdeath = Wagin, Western AUstralia |
| enlistmentage = 33 years, 8 months | | enlistmentage = 33 years, 8 months | ||
| description = 5'7" (1.70m) tall; dark complexion, hazel eyes, dark hair | | description = 5'7" (1.70m) tall; dark complexion, hazel eyes, dark hair | ||
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| hair = dark | | hair = dark | ||
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| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = labourer |
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Church of England |
| − | | address = | + | | address = Albany highway, Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| − | | relation = | + | | relation = Wife |
| nextofkin = Mrs Lucy Swanison Anderson | | nextofkin = Mrs Lucy Swanison Anderson | ||
| − | | regnumber = | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=6368553 W7722 & WX36585] |
| enlistmentdate = 8 Oct 1941 | | enlistmentdate = 8 Oct 1941 | ||
| rank = Sergeant | | rank = Sergeant | ||
| unit = "M" Heavy Battery | | unit = "M" Heavy Battery | ||
| 1stembarkationdatefrom= 18 Aug 1943 | | 1stembarkationdatefrom= 18 Aug 1943 | ||
| − | | 1stembarkationdateto= | + | | 1stembarkationdateto= 29 Aug 1943 |
| − | | 1sttransportembarked= | + | | 1sttransportembarked= SS J Serra |
| − | | 1sttransportnote= | + | | 1sttransportnote= Brisbane to Buna in Papua |
| − | + | | 1stdateofreturnfrom= 31 Jul 1944 | |
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| 1stdateofreturnto= 8 Aug 1944 | | 1stdateofreturnto= 8 Aug 1944 | ||
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| − | | 1sttransportreturnnote= | + | | 1sttransportreturnnote= Finschhafen, Papua to Brisbane |
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==Pre War== | ==Pre War== | ||
| − | + | Daughter Helen M born 7 Dec 1935 | |
==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
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| − | On 16 Jan 1943 Donald was transferred from the Fortress Engineers WA to the 4th Australian Fortress Company. On 22 Jan 1943 he was promoted Corporal and the next day transferred to the 5th Australian Fortress Company. On 1 May 1843 he was a member of 'M' Battery of the Brisbane Fixed Heavy Artillery. Transferred to the 2nd AIF on 17 Jul 1943, on 18 Aug 1943 he boarded the [[SS J Serra]] in Brisbane for Buna where he disembarked on 29 Aug 1943. | + | On 16 Jan 1943 Donald was transferred from the Fortress Engineers WA to the 4th Australian Fortress Company. On 22 Jan 1943 he was promoted Corporal and the next day transferred to the 5th Australian Fortress Company. On 1 May 1843 he was a member of 'M' Battery of the Brisbane Fixed Heavy Artillery. Transferred to the 2nd AIF on 17 Jul 1943, on 18 Aug 1943 he boarded the [[SS J Serra]] in Brisbane for Buna in Papua where he disembarked on 29 Aug 1943. |
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| + | On 6 Sep 1943 he was transferred to the "M" Heavy Battery, Coastal Royal Australian Artillery. However, on 3 Dec 1943 he required evacuation to the 2/3rd Australian Casualty Clearing Station for treatment for an unknown infection, before returning to his unit on 19 Dec 1943. Donald was promoted Acting Sergeant on 21 Apr 1944, and the rank was confirmed on 9 Jul 1944. Three weeks later, on 31 Jul 1944 Donald boarded the [[SS William Tuckenbach]] in Finschhafen for Brisbane where he disembarked on 8 Aug 1944. | ||
| − | + | Donald spent two days with the 12th Australian Camp Hospital with Dyspepsia in late October 1944 before transferring to the Queensland RR &GDD. He bounced around base units until 9 Jan 1945 when he was reclassified 'B2' suitable for work as a truck driver, and recommended for return to Western Australia. On 2 Mar 1945 he was admitted to [[110th Australian Base Hospital]] with malaria, and after treatment he was released on 10 Mar 1945. however on 20 Mar 1945 he was admitted to the [[109th Australian Convalescent Depot]] for recovery before being discharged on 15 May 1945. | |
==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
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===Notes=== | ===Notes=== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
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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]] |
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Returned to Australia]] |
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:'M' Heavy Battery Coastal RAA]] |
[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
Revision as of 02:12, 13 August 2019
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 8 Feb 1908 |
| Place of Birth | Belmont, Western Australia |
| Death | 12 Jun 1982 |
| Place of Death | Wagin, Western AUstralia |
| Age at Enlistment | 33 years, 8 months |
| Description | 5'7" (1.70m) tall ; ; dark complexion ; hazel eyes ; dark hair |
| Occupation | labourer |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Albany highway, Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs Lucy Swanison Anderson |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W7722 & WX36585 |
| Date of Enlistment | 8 Oct 1941 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit/Formation | "M" Heavy Battery |
| Military Movement | |
| 1st Departure from Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 18 Aug 1943 ‒ 29 Aug 1943 |
| Transport Details | SS J Serra Brisbane to Buna in Papua |
| Return to Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 31 Jul 1944 ‒ 8 Aug 1944 |
| Transport Details | SS William Tuckenbach Finschhafen, Papua to Brisbane |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
1939-45 Star Pacific Star War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
Daughter Helen M born 7 Dec 1935
War Service
Was a full time CMF member from 8 Oct 1941 until 16 Jul 1943 before joining the 2nd AIF from 17 Jul 1943 until his discharge on 17 May 1945. Initial posting after training was to No 4 Light Battery, Fremantle. On 29 Jan 1942 he was charged with having been AWOL from 10:00pm until a minute to midnight on 28 Jan. Fined 5/- by the CO of Fortress Coy. On 12 Mar 1942 he was admitted to the 110th Australian Base Hospital before being released to the 109th Australian Convalescent Depot.
On 16 Jan 1943 Donald was transferred from the Fortress Engineers WA to the 4th Australian Fortress Company. On 22 Jan 1943 he was promoted Corporal and the next day transferred to the 5th Australian Fortress Company. On 1 May 1843 he was a member of 'M' Battery of the Brisbane Fixed Heavy Artillery. Transferred to the 2nd AIF on 17 Jul 1943, on 18 Aug 1943 he boarded the SS J Serra in Brisbane for Buna in Papua where he disembarked on 29 Aug 1943.
On 6 Sep 1943 he was transferred to the "M" Heavy Battery, Coastal Royal Australian Artillery. However, on 3 Dec 1943 he required evacuation to the 2/3rd Australian Casualty Clearing Station for treatment for an unknown infection, before returning to his unit on 19 Dec 1943. Donald was promoted Acting Sergeant on 21 Apr 1944, and the rank was confirmed on 9 Jul 1944. Three weeks later, on 31 Jul 1944 Donald boarded the SS William Tuckenbach in Finschhafen for Brisbane where he disembarked on 8 Aug 1944.
Donald spent two days with the 12th Australian Camp Hospital with Dyspepsia in late October 1944 before transferring to the Queensland RR &GDD. He bounced around base units until 9 Jan 1945 when he was reclassified 'B2' suitable for work as a truck driver, and recommended for return to Western Australia. On 2 Mar 1945 he was admitted to 110th Australian Base Hospital with malaria, and after treatment he was released on 10 Mar 1945. however on 20 Mar 1945 he was admitted to the 109th Australian Convalescent Depot for recovery before being discharged on 15 May 1945.
Post War
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