Difference between revisions of "Stanley Gordon Devereux"
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| dateofbirth = 1 May 1917 | | dateofbirth = 1 May 1917 | ||
| placeofbirth = Armadale, Western Australia | | placeofbirth = Armadale, Western Australia | ||
| − | | death = | + | | death = 5 Mar 1996, aged 78 |
| − | | placeofdeath = | + | | placeofdeath = Queens park, Western Australia |
| enlistmentage = 26 years, 4 months | | enlistmentage = 26 years, 4 months | ||
| description = 6'0¾" (1.83m) tall; weight 150 lbs; \medium complexion, brown eyes, black hair. | | description = 6'0¾" (1.83m) tall; weight 150 lbs; \medium complexion, brown eyes, black hair. | ||
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| − | | medal1 = | + | | medal1 = War Medal 1939-45 |
| − | | medal2 = | + | | medal2 = Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 1 May 1917 |
| Place of Birth | Armadale, Western Australia |
| Death | 5 Mar 1996, aged 78 |
| Place of Death | Queens park, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 26 years, 4 months |
| Description |
6'0¾" (1.83m) tall ; 150lbs 68.039 kg ; medium complexion ; brown eyes ; black hair |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Religion | Church of Christ |
| Address | George street, Queens Park |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs Elsie L Devereux |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 83732 |
| Date of Enlistment | 11 Sep 1943 |
| Rank | Leading Aircraftsman |
| Unit/Formation | No. 7 Communications Unit |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
| Medals |
War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Contents
[hide]Pre War
Stan married Elsie Lilian Hurley on 11 Mar 1939. Son ...man Charles was born 3 Sep 1939; son Barry Edward on 6 Jan 1941, and daughter Lilian Mary on 11 Jan 1945.
War Service
Enlisted on 31 Aug 1943 as an Aircraftsman level 1 and mustered as Carpenter II
On 11 Sep 1943 he was posted to No.4 Recruiting Depot before being sent to RAAF Peace Headquarters on 16 Oct 1943. On 18 Dec 1943 this was changed to No. 7 Communications Unit. The Communication Flights were involved in ferrying passengers and the occasional aircraft around Australia and New Guinea. Passengers were generally high ranking personnel such as General Blamey, senior public servants and the occasional overseas visitors. Some of the other activities that the unit participated in were:-
- target drogue towing,
- photographic missions,
- co-operation and communication flights for both Australian Army and the Royal Australian Navy,
- ferrying parts and equipment,
- safe-hand mail delivery,
- occasional medical evacuations.
Promoted Leading Aircraftsman on 1 Jan 1944, he was briefly hospitalised from 21 - 25 Apr 1944. Stan was posted to No. 5 Personnel Depot on 18 Mar 1946 and discharged on 29 Mar 1946
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1980 at 178 George street, Queens Park, carpenter and then builder.
Notes