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| dateofbirth   = 13 Feb 1925
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| placeofbirth   = Kelmscott, Western Australia
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| occupation   = Shop assistant
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| religion   = Church of England
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| address   = Albany road, Kelmscott, Western Australia
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| relation   = Father
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| nextofkin      = Mr James Alexander Anderson
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| regnumber   = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=4579989  82954]
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| enlistmentdate  = 27 Feb 1943
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==Pre War==
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Enlisted a fortnight after his 18th birthday at No. 4 Recruiting Centre in Perth, mustered as a Junior Technical with rank of Aircraftsman level 1. On 4 Apr 1943 he was posted to No. 5 School of Technical Training for initial trade skills, passing his Trainee Fitter's Course on 18 Jun 1943. On 9 Jul 1943 he had moved to No.1 Engineering School at Ascot Vale in Victoria where he completed the No. 380 Fitter/Mechanics Course between 26 Jul and 16 Oct 1943. His posting changed again on 25 Oct 1943 to No, 6 Service Flying Training School. With his initial training completed, Kevin was sent to the No. 4 Personnel Depot in Springbank near Ballarat, Victoria on 22 Dec 1943 to await an operational posting.
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On 18 Jan 1945 Kevin was posted to No. 87 Squadron at Coomalie Creek airfield in the Northern Territory. The squadron operated Mosquito photo reconnaissance aircraft. One of their aircraft was the last one based on mainland Australia to participate in an operational mission during the war.  In October 1945 the squadron relocated to Parkes in New South Wales. Kevin transferred back to No.5 Personnel Depot at Pearce on 8 Feb 1946 and was discharged on 21 Feb 1946.
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|headstonetranscription=In Loving Memory of Kevin David Anderson Born 13/02/1925 Died 01/12/2002 Aged 77 Years
 
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[[Category:Saint Mary-in-the-Valley Cemetery]]
 
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Revision as of 16:32, 15 November 2019

Kevin David Anderson
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Personal Information
Date of Birth 13 Feb 1925
Place of Birth Kelmscott, Western Australia
Age at Enlistment 18 tears old.
Occupation Shop assistant
Religion Church of England
Address Albany road, Kelmscott, Western Australia
Next of Kin Father , Mr James Alexander Anderson
Military Information
Reg Number 82954
Date of Enlistment 27 Feb 1943
Rank Leading Aircraftsman
Post War Details
Fate Remained in Australia
Medals Defence Medal
War Medal 1939-45
Australian Service Medal 1939-45



Pre War

War Service

Enlisted a fortnight after his 18th birthday at No. 4 Recruiting Centre in Perth, mustered as a Junior Technical with rank of Aircraftsman level 1. On 4 Apr 1943 he was posted to No. 5 School of Technical Training for initial trade skills, passing his Trainee Fitter's Course on 18 Jun 1943. On 9 Jul 1943 he had moved to No.1 Engineering School at Ascot Vale in Victoria where he completed the No. 380 Fitter/Mechanics Course between 26 Jul and 16 Oct 1943. His posting changed again on 25 Oct 1943 to No, 6 Service Flying Training School. With his initial training completed, Kevin was sent to the No. 4 Personnel Depot in Springbank near Ballarat, Victoria on 22 Dec 1943 to await an operational posting.


On 18 Jan 1945 Kevin was posted to No. 87 Squadron at Coomalie Creek airfield in the Northern Territory. The squadron operated Mosquito photo reconnaissance aircraft. One of their aircraft was the last one based on mainland Australia to participate in an operational mission during the war. In October 1945 the squadron relocated to Parkes in New South Wales. Kevin transferred back to No.5 Personnel Depot at Pearce on 8 Feb 1946 and was discharged on 21 Feb 1946.

Post War

Kevin David Anderson
Headstone Information
Date of Birth 13 February 1925
Age at Death 77 years
Transcription In Loving Memory of Kevin David Anderson Born 13/02/1925 Died 01/12/2002 Aged 77 Years


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External Links

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