Difference between revisions of "William Mathew Tchan"
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Electoral Roll entries: 1915 - 1917 at 100 Fitzgerald street, West Perth, wood turner; 1925 - 1958 'Eden', Albany road, Armadale, wood turner, orchardist | Electoral Roll entries: 1915 - 1917 at 100 Fitzgerald street, West Perth, wood turner; 1925 - 1958 'Eden', Albany road, Armadale, wood turner, orchardist | ||
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| − | Bill enlisted in Perth on 2 Sep 1941 and soon after was posted to Rottnest Island. On 6 Oct 1941 Bill was admitted to [[39th Australian Camp Hospital]] on Rottnest before being passed on the same day to LMCH (??) which transferred Bill on 10 Oct 1941 to [[110th Australian Base Hospital]] in Fremantle. On 22 October he was released to his unit, but on 7 Nov 1941 he was admitted to the Lucknow Hospital in Claremont. Released a week later on 14 November he was granted 2 days leave. Ill again on 23 Jan 1942 for two days, he apparently was left in his lines rather than be admitted to hospital. On 25 Feb 1942 Bill was posted to No 1 Section of [[8th Supply Personnel Company]] which moved to Northam. Bill's health was still causing problems, and on 10 Apr 1942 he was admitted to the [[38th Australian Camp Hospital]] until 5 May when he was sent home until he reported to his unit on 13 May 1942. | + | Bill enlisted in Perth on 2 Sep 1941 and soon after was posted to Rottnest Island. On 6 Oct 1941 Bill was admitted to [[39th Australian Camp Hospital]] on Rottnest before being passed on the same day to LMCH (??) which transferred Bill on 10 Oct 1941 to [[110th Australian Base Hospital]] in Fremantle. On 22 October he was released to his unit, but on 7 Nov 1941 he was admitted to the Lucknow Hospital in Claremont. Released a week later on 14 November he was granted 2 days leave. Ill again on 23 Jan 1942 for two days, he apparently was left in his lines rather than be admitted to hospital. On 25 Feb 1942 Bill was posted to No 1 Section of [[8th Supply Personnel Company]] which moved to Northam. Bill's health was still causing problems, and on 10 Apr 1942 he was admitted to the [[38th Australian Camp Hospital]]' Camp Dressing Station until 5 May when he was sent home until he reported to his unit on 13 May 1942. |
| − | On 16 Aug | + | On 16 Aug 1942 Bill was posted to the 1st Australian Army in Queensland entraining in Perth on 17 Aug 1942, and arriving later in the month before being posted to the [[238th Australian Supply Depot Platoon]] on 26 Aug 1943. However, when in November 1943 they were sent to Merauke in Dutch New Guinea, Bill was transferred (18 Nov 1943) to the [[3rd Australian Supply Depot Company]]. From 2 - 7 Dec 1943 Bill received treatment from the [[22nd Australian Camp Hospital]] for Diarrhoea. Bill was transferred on 25 Apr 1944 to the [[211th Australian Supply Depot Platoon]] before needing treatment from the [[22nd Australian Camp Hospital]] for a scalded left ankle on 15 Apr 1944. As he would require more than 7 days treatment he was then transferred to the "X" (Unattached) List. The next entry in his records has him being granted Proficiency Pay on 1 Jul 1943 so it would appear that he was with the [[211th Australian Supply Depot Platoon]] at that time. |
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| + | On 11 Sep 1944 Bill was evacuated to the [[4th Australian Camp Hospital]] at Exhibition in Brisbane, suffering from Antral Infection. The next day Bill was transferred to the [[2/4th Australian General Hospital]] and on 29 Sep 1944 he was oved again, this time to the [[2/12th Australian General Hospital]] and eventually discharged to the [[Queensland Line of Communication Area General Details Depot]]. Needing | ||
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 1 Nov 1892 |
| Place of Birth | Perth, Western Australia |
| Death | 1967, aged 74 |
| Age at Enlistment | 48 years, 10 months |
| Description | 5'10" (1.78m) tall ; ; dark complexion ; hazel eyes ; dark grey hair |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | 'Eden', Albany road, Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Tchan |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W15929 |
| Date of Enlistment | 2 Sep 1941 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 32nd Australian Store Depot Company |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
| Medals |
War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
During 1918 William married Mary Elizabeth Stevens.
Electoral Roll entries: 1915 - 1917 at 100 Fitzgerald street, West Perth, wood turner; 1925 - 1958 'Eden', Albany road, Armadale, wood turner, orchardist
War Service
Bill enlisted in Perth on 2 Sep 1941 and soon after was posted to Rottnest Island. On 6 Oct 1941 Bill was admitted to 39th Australian Camp Hospital on Rottnest before being passed on the same day to LMCH (??) which transferred Bill on 10 Oct 1941 to 110th Australian Base Hospital in Fremantle. On 22 October he was released to his unit, but on 7 Nov 1941 he was admitted to the Lucknow Hospital in Claremont. Released a week later on 14 November he was granted 2 days leave. Ill again on 23 Jan 1942 for two days, he apparently was left in his lines rather than be admitted to hospital. On 25 Feb 1942 Bill was posted to No 1 Section of 8th Supply Personnel Company which moved to Northam. Bill's health was still causing problems, and on 10 Apr 1942 he was admitted to the 38th Australian Camp Hospital' Camp Dressing Station until 5 May when he was sent home until he reported to his unit on 13 May 1942.
On 16 Aug 1942 Bill was posted to the 1st Australian Army in Queensland entraining in Perth on 17 Aug 1942, and arriving later in the month before being posted to the 238th Australian Supply Depot Platoon on 26 Aug 1943. However, when in November 1943 they were sent to Merauke in Dutch New Guinea, Bill was transferred (18 Nov 1943) to the 3rd Australian Supply Depot Company. From 2 - 7 Dec 1943 Bill received treatment from the 22nd Australian Camp Hospital for Diarrhoea. Bill was transferred on 25 Apr 1944 to the 211th Australian Supply Depot Platoon before needing treatment from the 22nd Australian Camp Hospital for a scalded left ankle on 15 Apr 1944. As he would require more than 7 days treatment he was then transferred to the "X" (Unattached) List. The next entry in his records has him being granted Proficiency Pay on 1 Jul 1943 so it would appear that he was with the 211th Australian Supply Depot Platoon at that time.
On 11 Sep 1944 Bill was evacuated to the 4th Australian Camp Hospital at Exhibition in Brisbane, suffering from Antral Infection. The next day Bill was transferred to the 2/4th Australian General Hospital and on 29 Sep 1944 he was oved again, this time to the 2/12th Australian General Hospital and eventually discharged to the Queensland Line of Communication Area General Details Depot. Needing
214 ASD Platoon, 32nd Australian Supply Depot Company
scharged 19 Dec 1945
Post War
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| Headstone Information | |
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| Date of Birth | Not known |
| Transcription | William Mathew Tchan D. 1967 |
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