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| + | <blockquote> Warrants have been issued by the Gladstone Bench for the arrest of James Pither......... and Harry Beard, charged with absconding from their apprenticeships to Harold James Notley, at Gladstone on the 28th ultimo...…. Beard is 17 years of age, 5 feet 4 inches high, medium build, pale complexion, fair hair, small features; dressed in grey clothes (long trousers), a grey felt hat and brown boots. Both are Wards of the State. Complainant Harold James Notley, Belmore River, Gladstone.<ref>NSW Police Gazette 12 Nov 1924, page 603</ref></blockquote> | ||
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Had attended the Long Eaton County Secondary School , leaving at age 14 years, 3 months. Prior to enlisting, Harry had worked for the Armadale Bus Company for 4 ½ years. | Had attended the Long Eaton County Secondary School , leaving at age 14 years, 3 months. Prior to enlisting, Harry had worked for the Armadale Bus Company for 4 ½ years. | ||
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| + | Electoral Roll entries: 1931 - 1934 Wellard, farmer; 1936 - 1937 Seventh road Armadale, bus driver; | ||
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==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
Enlisted 14 Nov 1939 as a Flight Mechanic. Harry was promoted on 11 Apr 1940 to Fitter IIE. On 26 Jul 1940 Harry had completed the No 31 Trainee Fitter II course at [[No. 1 Engineering School RAAF]], and was was posted to [[No. 1 Service Flying Training School RAAF]], at Point Cook. On 22 Sep 1940 he was moved again, to the [[No. 4 Service Flying Training School RAAF]] in Geraldton. Here on 1 Oct 1940 Harry was promoted to Leading Aircraftman. This was followed by promotion to Corporal on 1 Jan 1941, and Sergeant on 1 Feb 1942. Harry was promoted Temporary Flight Sergeant on 1 Nov 1942, with that rank confirmed on 1 Feb 1943. | Enlisted 14 Nov 1939 as a Flight Mechanic. Harry was promoted on 11 Apr 1940 to Fitter IIE. On 26 Jul 1940 Harry had completed the No 31 Trainee Fitter II course at [[No. 1 Engineering School RAAF]], and was was posted to [[No. 1 Service Flying Training School RAAF]], at Point Cook. On 22 Sep 1940 he was moved again, to the [[No. 4 Service Flying Training School RAAF]] in Geraldton. Here on 1 Oct 1940 Harry was promoted to Leading Aircraftman. This was followed by promotion to Corporal on 1 Jan 1941, and Sergeant on 1 Feb 1942. Harry was promoted Temporary Flight Sergeant on 1 Nov 1942, with that rank confirmed on 1 Feb 1943. | ||
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 28 Sep 1907 |
| Place of Birth | Derby, England |
| Death | 21 May 1971, aged 63 |
| Place of Death | Armadale, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 32 years, 1 month |
| Description |
5'8½" (1.74 m) tall ; 137lbs 62.142 kg ; fair complexion ; grey eyes ; fair hair |
| Occupation | Bus driver |
| Religion | Congregational |
| Address | Ninth Avenue, Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | wife , Mrs Myra Mary Elizabeth Beard |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 7080 |
| Date of Enlistment | 14 Nov 1939 |
| Rank | Flight Sergeant |
| Unit/Formation | No. 4 Service Flying Training School |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
Warrants have been issued by the Gladstone Bench for the arrest of James Pither......... and Harry Beard, charged with absconding from their apprenticeships to Harold James Notley, at Gladstone on the 28th ultimo...…. Beard is 17 years of age, 5 feet 4 inches high, medium build, pale complexion, fair hair, small features; dressed in grey clothes (long trousers), a grey felt hat and brown boots. Both are Wards of the State. Complainant Harold James Notley, Belmore River, Gladstone.[1]
Had attended the Long Eaton County Secondary School , leaving at age 14 years, 3 months. Prior to enlisting, Harry had worked for the Armadale Bus Company for 4 ½ years.
Electoral Roll entries: 1931 - 1934 Wellard, farmer; 1936 - 1937 Seventh road Armadale, bus driver;
War Service
Enlisted 14 Nov 1939 as a Flight Mechanic. Harry was promoted on 11 Apr 1940 to Fitter IIE. On 26 Jul 1940 Harry had completed the No 31 Trainee Fitter II course at No. 1 Engineering School RAAF, and was was posted to No. 1 Service Flying Training School RAAF, at Point Cook. On 22 Sep 1940 he was moved again, to the No. 4 Service Flying Training School RAAF in Geraldton. Here on 1 Oct 1940 Harry was promoted to Leading Aircraftman. This was followed by promotion to Corporal on 1 Jan 1941, and Sergeant on 1 Feb 1942. Harry was promoted Temporary Flight Sergeant on 1 Nov 1942, with that rank confirmed on 1 Feb 1943.
After a lengthy stay in Geraldton, Harry was sent to the No. 4 Personnel Depot RAAF on 16 Jan 1945. On 18 Feb 1945 he was transferred to the No. 2 Reserve Personnel Pool. However the following day he was posted to the No. 8 Central Recovery Depot RAAF. On 15 Oct 1945 Harry again had a very brief stay with No. 2 Reserve Personnel Pool before being sent to No. 5 Personnel Depot RAAF on 22 Oct 1945. Harry was discharged on 19 Nov 1945.
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 Ninth avenue, Armadale, bus driver; 1954 - 1968 Forrest road, Armadale, bus driver
Myra died in Armadale on 10 Nov 2010, aged 95.
Notes
- ↑ NSW Police Gazette 12 Nov 1924, page 603