Difference between revisions of "Daisy Ella Logan"
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| placeofdeath = Victoria | | placeofdeath = Victoria | ||
| enlistmentage = 19 years 6 months | | enlistmentage = 19 years 6 months | ||
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'6" (1.68m) tall; olive complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair, scar on left knee |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5'6" (1.68m) |
| weight = | | weight = | ||
| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = olive |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = brown |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = black |
| − | | descriptionnote = | + | | descriptionnote = large scar on left knee |
| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Telephonist |
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Methodist |
| − | | address = Armadale, Western Australia | + | | address = Prospect road, Armadale, Western Australia |
| relation = Father | | relation = Father | ||
| − | | nextofkin = Mr Robert Logan | + | | nextofkin = Mr. Robert Bryson Logan |
| − | | regnumber = WF53205 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=6482075 WF53205] |
| enlistmentdate = 12 May 1943 | | enlistmentdate = 12 May 1943 | ||
| rank = Signaller | | rank = Signaller | ||
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==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| + | On 12 May 1943 Daisy enlisted in the Australian Women's Army Service in Perth, and four days later was transferred to the [[6th AWS Training Company]]. Training completed she transferred to a holding unit on 16 Jun 1943 before entraining on 26 Jun 1943 for the [[2nd Signals Training Company]] in Ivanhoe, Victoria where she arrived on 30 June. On 24 Sep 1943 she was detached to the 2nd Australian MTTD Course at Ivanhoe, returning to the Signals Training Unit on 6 Nov 1943. | ||
| + | On 15 Dec 1943 Daisy was transferred to [[HQ LHQ Signals]] where on 18 Jan 1944 she was graded as a Driver Motor Transport TGII. On 13 Apr 1944 Daisy was admitted to [[115th Australian General Hospital]] with concussion, rejoining her unit on 20 Apr 1944. The same day she was transferred to [[LHQ Signals Northern Area]] where on 12 May 1944 her pay increased to recognise the completion of 12 months service. On 19 Mar 1945 Daisy was charged with having been AWOL from :00am until2:30pm on 17 Mar 1945, her penalty being 7 days Confined to Barracks. | ||
| − | discharged 27 Mar 1946 | + | |
| + | On 11 Mar 1946 Daisy was transferred to [[Western Command Recruit Reception & General Details Depot]] where she was discharged on 27 Mar 1946 | ||
==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
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[[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Born WA ww2]] | [[Category:Born WA ww2]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Telephonist ww2]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Methodist]] | ||
[[Category: HQ Australian Military Force Signals]] | [[Category: HQ Australian Military Force Signals]] | ||
[[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
Revision as of 19:20, 28 April 2021
 Daisy with her older sister - Ancestry | |
| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 7 Oct 1923 |
| Place of Birth | York, Western Australia |
| Death | 9 Dec 1988, aged 65 |
| Place of Death | Victoria |
| Age at Enlistment | 19 years 6 months |
| Description | 5'6" (1.68m) tall ; ; olive complexion ; brown eyes ; black hair ; large scar on left knee |
| Occupation | Telephonist |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Address | Prospect road, Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr. Robert Bryson Logan |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | WF53205 |
| Date of Enlistment | 12 May 1943 |
| Rank | Signaller |
| Unit/Formation | HQ Australian Military Force Signals |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
War Service
On 12 May 1943 Daisy enlisted in the Australian Women's Army Service in Perth, and four days later was transferred to the 6th AWS Training Company. Training completed she transferred to a holding unit on 16 Jun 1943 before entraining on 26 Jun 1943 for the 2nd Signals Training Company in Ivanhoe, Victoria where she arrived on 30 June. On 24 Sep 1943 she was detached to the 2nd Australian MTTD Course at Ivanhoe, returning to the Signals Training Unit on 6 Nov 1943.
On 15 Dec 1943 Daisy was transferred to HQ LHQ Signals where on 18 Jan 1944 she was graded as a Driver Motor Transport TGII. On 13 Apr 1944 Daisy was admitted to 115th Australian General Hospital with concussion, rejoining her unit on 20 Apr 1944. The same day she was transferred to LHQ Signals Northern Area where on 12 May 1944 her pay increased to recognise the completion of 12 months service. On 19 Mar 1945 Daisy was charged with having been AWOL from :00am until2:30pm on 17 Mar 1945, her penalty being 7 days Confined to Barracks.
On 11 Mar 1946 Daisy was transferred to Western Command Recruit Reception & General Details Depot where she was discharged on 27 Mar 1946
Post War
Electoral Roll entry: 1949 at 86 Wright street, Albert Park, Victoria
Notes