Difference between revisions of "Bernard Francis McGarry"
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| placeofdeath = Swan View, Western Australia | | placeofdeath = Swan View, Western Australia | ||
| enlistmentage = 35 years, 10 months | | enlistmentage = 35 years, 10 months | ||
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'9" (1.75m) tall; weight 159lbs; dark complxion, brown eyes, brown hair |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5'9" (1.75m) |
| − | | weight = | + | | weight = 159lbs |
| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = dark |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = brown |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = brown |
| descriptionnote = | | descriptionnote = | ||
| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Timber worker |
| religion = Roman Catholic | | religion = Roman Catholic | ||
| − | | address = Karragullen, Western Australia | + | | address = Smailes Mill, Karragullen, Western Australia |
| relation = Wife | | relation = Wife | ||
| − | | nextofkin = Mrs Violet McGarry | + | | nextofkin = Mrs. Violet McGarry |
| − | | regnumber = W68120 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=5888794 W68120] & 82754 |
| enlistmentdate = 24 Apr 1942 | | enlistmentdate = 24 Apr 1942 | ||
| rank = Private & Leading Aircraftman | | rank = Private & Leading Aircraftman | ||
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==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| − | George was a member of 2 Platoon, 'A' Company, 12th (Jarrah) VDC Battalion, before being discharged on 8 Jan 1943, in order to enlist in the RAAF on 16 Jan 1943. | + | George enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps at Pickering Brook on 24 Apr 1942 and was posted to be a member of 2 Platoon, 'A' Company, 12th (Jarrah) VDC Battalion at Pickering Brook, before being discharged on 8 Jan 1943, in order to enlist in the RAAF on 16 Jan 1943. |
==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:]] | + | [[Category:Timber worker ww2]] |
[[Category:Catholic ww2]] | [[Category:Catholic ww2]] | ||
[[Category:12th (Jarrah) VDC Battalion]] | [[Category:12th (Jarrah) VDC Battalion]] | ||
[[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
Revision as of 19:44, 23 April 2021
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 9 Jul 1906 |
| Place of Birth | Bunbury, Western Australia |
| Death | 11 Aug 1982, aged 76 |
| Place of Death | Swan View, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 35 years, 10 months |
| Description |
5'9" (1.75m) tall ; 159lbs 72.121 kg ; dark complexion ; brown eyes ; brown hair |
| Occupation | Timber worker |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Smailes Mill, Karragullen, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs. Violet McGarry |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W68120 & 82754 |
| Date of Enlistment | 24 Apr 1942 |
| Rank | Private & Leading Aircraftman |
| Unit/Formation | 12th (Jarrah) VDC Battalion & No. 4 Repair & Servicing Unit RAAF |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
During 1928 Bernard had married Violet Agnes Kearns in Fremantle.
Electoral Roll entries: 1934 at 4 Gordon street, Subiaco, taxi driver; 1936 - 1937 at No. 2 State Mill, timber worker; 1943 at 11 Kalgoorlie street, Leederville, bus driver.
War Service
George enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps at Pickering Brook on 24 Apr 1942 and was posted to be a member of 2 Platoon, 'A' Company, 12th (Jarrah) VDC Battalion at Pickering Brook, before being discharged on 8 Jan 1943, in order to enlist in the RAAF on 16 Jan 1943.
Post War
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