Difference between revisions of "Maxwell Gordon Parkin"
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| − | Immediately after the war commenced, Max offered his services to the RAAF. On enlistment his initial mustering was as a Service Policeman and he participated in the Service Police Course No. 20 run by [[No. 1 Recruit Depot RAAF]] at Laverton between 19 August and 29 September 1940, receiving an average of 75% across the subjects | + | Immediately after the war commenced, Max offered his services to the RAAF. On enlistment his initial mustering was as a Service Policeman and following basic drill training in May 1940, he participated in the Service Police Course No. 20 run by [[No. 1 Recruit Depot RAAF]] at Laverton between 19 August and 29 September 1940, receiving an average of 75% across the subjects |
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Max undertook a 12 week No. 55 Fitter D.M.T. course from 7 June to 27 August 1943 at [[No. 3 School of Technical Training RAAF]]. he completed the course gaining a 70% result. | Max undertook a 12 week No. 55 Fitter D.M.T. course from 7 June to 27 August 1943 at [[No. 3 School of Technical Training RAAF]]. he completed the course gaining a 70% result. | ||
| + | In February 1942 Max formed the view that his talents were being wasted as a Driver Motor Transport at the RAAF HQs in England. He also lodged a formal complaint about the breakfas arrangements in the hotel he was billeted at. | ||
| − | From 14 February until 22 April 1944 Max undertook the Fitter Works Course at the [[No. 1 Engineering School]], passing with a grade of 69.4%. This was followed from 25 Apr until 23 May 1944 with further training at the Works Training Unit at Lara, this time scoring a mark of 75%. | + | From 14 February until 22 April 1944 Max undertook the Fitter Works Course at the [[No. 1 Engineering School]], passing with a grade of 69.4%. This was followed from 25 Apr until 23 May 1944 with further training at the Works Training Unit at Lara, this time scoring a mark of 75%. Soon after (5 - 15 Jun 1944) he was given pre-embarkation leave |
During 1941 Max married Mary Passmore in Perth. Mary died on 24 Jun 2000 in Albany. They had one child. | During 1941 Max married Mary Passmore in Perth. Mary died on 24 Jun 2000 in Albany. They had one child. | ||
| − | At the conclusion of the war Max volunteered to serve in the "Interim Force" for a further two years from 24 Jan 1946. | + | Granted pre-embarkation leave again from 15 - 24 Jan 1945. At the conclusion of the war Max volunteered to serve in the "Interim Force" for a further two years from 24 Jan 1946. |
Discharged on 2 Sep 1947 | Discharged on 2 Sep 1947 | ||
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 15 Nov 1911 |
| Place of Birth | Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Death | 10 Jan 1970, aged 58 |
| Place of Death | Albany, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 28 years, 4 months |
| Description |
5'9" (1.75m) tall ; 147lbs 66.678 kg ; medium complexion ; blue eyes ; fair hair |
| Occupation | Orchardist |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Holden road, Roleystone, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs Mary Parkin |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 16166 |
| Date of Enlistment | 15 Apr 1940 |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Military Movement | |
| 1st Departure from Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 18 Sep 1941 ‒ 4 Nov 1941 |
| Journey Dates | ‒ 29 Sep 1942 |
| Journey Dates | ‒ 7 Aug 1945 |
| Post War Details | |
| Medals |
1939-45 Star Pacific Star War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
Had completed year 8 studies. Electoral Roll entries: 1936 - 1943 at Roleystone, orchard hand
War Service
Immediately after the war commenced, Max offered his services to the RAAF. On enlistment his initial mustering was as a Service Policeman and following basic drill training in May 1940, he participated in the Service Police Course No. 20 run by No. 1 Recruit Depot RAAF at Laverton between 19 August and 29 September 1940, receiving an average of 75% across the subjects
Max was reclassified as a Leading Aircraftman on 2 Sep 1941 while employed as a driver, in particular for the Commanding Officer of No. 1 Recruit Depot RAAF at Laverton, before being sent to the No. 1 Embarkation Depot RAAF at Ascot Vale on
Max undertook a 12 week No. 55 Fitter D.M.T. course from 7 June to 27 August 1943 at No. 3 School of Technical Training RAAF. he completed the course gaining a 70% result.
In February 1942 Max formed the view that his talents were being wasted as a Driver Motor Transport at the RAAF HQs in England. He also lodged a formal complaint about the breakfas arrangements in the hotel he was billeted at.
From 14 February until 22 April 1944 Max undertook the Fitter Works Course at the No. 1 Engineering School, passing with a grade of 69.4%. This was followed from 25 Apr until 23 May 1944 with further training at the Works Training Unit at Lara, this time scoring a mark of 75%. Soon after (5 - 15 Jun 1944) he was given pre-embarkation leave
During 1941 Max married Mary Passmore in Perth. Mary died on 24 Jun 2000 in Albany. They had one child.
Granted pre-embarkation leave again from 15 - 24 Jan 1945. At the conclusion of the war Max volunteered to serve in the "Interim Force" for a further two years from 24 Jan 1946. Discharged on 2 Sep 1947
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 at Emu Point, transport driver; 1954 - 1968 at 431 Albany highway, Albany, manager, and no occupation from 1963;
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