Difference between revisions of "Clifford Lawrence Braidwood McWhirter"
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Clifford was posted to [[HMAS Mother Snake]] on 30 Jun 1945 the day of her commissioning, and was a member of her crew until 8 Nov 1945 when she was transferred to the British Civil Administration in Borneo on 8 Nov 1945. It appears that Clifford was then shore based until his demobilisation on 16 May 1946. | Clifford was posted to [[HMAS Mother Snake]] on 30 Jun 1945 the day of her commissioning, and was a member of her crew until 8 Nov 1945 when she was transferred to the British Civil Administration in Borneo on 8 Nov 1945. It appears that Clifford was then shore based until his demobilisation on 16 May 1946. | ||
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| − | + | During 1950 Cliff married Norma Cicely Gibson. | |
| + | Electoral Roll entries: 1949 at 103 Angelo street, South Perth, student; 1958 at 70 Canterbury terrace, South Perth, accountant; 1963 - 1977 at 69 Furnival street, Narrogin, accountant; 1980 at 69 Hansard street, Narrogin | ||
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Revision as of 19:29, 21 October 2019
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 1 Jul 1925 |
| Place of Birth | Armadale, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 17 years old |
| Description | 5'8½" (1.74m) tall ; ; sallow complexion ; green eyes ; brown hair |
| Occupation | student |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | 103 Angelo street, South Perth, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr Sydney Braidwood McWhirter |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | F/V320 |
| Date of Enlistment | 22 Jul 1942 |
| Rank | Able Seaman |
| Unit/Formation | HMAS Mother Snake |
| Military Movement | |
| 1st Departure from Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 30 Jun 1945 ‒ 8 Nov 1945 |
| Transport Details | HMAS Mother Snake |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
Pre War
War Service
On mobilisation Clifford was posted to the Naval Auxiliary Patrol at HMAS Leeuwin as an Ordinary Seaman II. On 1 Jul 1943, still with the Auxiliary Patrol he was promoted to Cadet. The next day he was promoted Able Seaman. n 1 Nov 1944 Clifford transferred to the Royal Australian Navy Volunteer Reserve (RANVR).
Clifford was posted to HMAS Mother Snake on 30 Jun 1945 the day of her commissioning, and was a member of her crew until 8 Nov 1945 when she was transferred to the British Civil Administration in Borneo on 8 Nov 1945. It appears that Clifford was then shore based until his demobilisation on 16 May 1946.
Post War
During 1950 Cliff married Norma Cicely Gibson. Electoral Roll entries: 1949 at 103 Angelo street, South Perth, student; 1958 at 70 Canterbury terrace, South Perth, accountant; 1963 - 1977 at 69 Furnival street, Narrogin, accountant; 1980 at 69 Hansard street, Narrogin
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