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| − | On 13 Dec 1941 Denys was admitted to [[107th Australian General Hospital]] at Puckapunyal with an infection, rejoining his unit on 21 Dec 1941, but was back in the hospital again from 2 Jul 1942 until 18 Jul 1942 when he was released to | + | On 13 Dec 1941 Denys was admitted to [[107th Australian General Hospital]] at Puckapunyal with an infection, rejoining his unit on 21 Dec 1941, but was back in the hospital again from 2 Jul 1942 until 18 Jul 1942 when he was released to rejoin his unit which had in the meantime moved to New South Wales on 2 Jul 1942. Denys rejoined them on 29 Jul 1942. From 24 Oct 1942 until 13 Nov 1942 Denys was granted Special Leave with pay, rejoining his unit on 26 Nov 1942. |
| − | On 28 Nov 1942 Denys and his unit were transferred ot Western Australia, arriving there on 10 Dec 1942. On 19 Feb 1943 Denys was seen by the Main Dressing Station of the [[2/14th Light Field Ambulance]] and was | + | On 28 Nov 1942 Denys and his unit were transferred ot Western Australia, arriving there on 10 Dec 1942. On 19 Feb 1943 Denys was seen by the Main Dressing Station of the [[2/14th Light Field Ambulance]] and was admitted with Cellulitis of the foot. He rejoined his unit on 25 Feb 1943. On 2 Aug 1943 he was seen by the [[103rd Australian Casualty Clearing Station]] for fracture Metac, left hand. Although he was discharged to rejoin his unit on 4 Aug 1943, he didn't reach them until 19 Aug 1943. On 2 Nov 1943 Denys was qualified as a TG III Gunner - Operations. On 20 Apr 1944 he was detached to the [[Western Command Bulk Issue Petrol and Oil Depot]] until 9 May 1944. On 16 Dec 1944 Denys married Sgt Patricia Curtis (RAAF). |
| − | On 26 Feb 1945 hs medical status chaged to 'B 2', and on 14 Mar 1945 he was transferred to [[1st Australian Base Depot - Personnel]]. | + | On 26 Feb 1945 hs medical status chaged to 'B 2', and on 14 Mar 1945 he was transferred to [[1st Australian Base Depot - Personnel]]. However, by 27 Mar 1945 he had been taken on strength by the [[5th Australian Army Rehabilitation Unit]] at Wayville in South Australia who on 29 Jul 1945 posted him to the [[16th Australian Detention Barracks]] at Lae, in New Guinea. To reach his unit, Denys embarked in Brisbane on [[HMT Duntroon]] on 5 Jun 1945, disembarking in Lae on 13 Jun 1945. On 1 Nov 1945 Denys was posted back to [[Western Command Recruit Reception & General Details Depot]] to take his discharge. He disembarked in Sydney on 13 Nov 1945, and soon after his return to Western Australia he was admitted on 22 Jan 1946 to the [[110th Australian Base Hospital]]. On 20 Feb 1946 he was released to the [[109th Australian Convalescent Depot]], remaining with them until 9 Apr 1946 when he returned to the [[Western Command Recruit Reception & General Details Depot]] for discharge the same day, 9 Apr 1946. |
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 22 Nov 1907 |
| Place of Birth | Bombay, India |
| Age at Enlistment | 33 years, 3 months |
| Occupation | Dairy farmer |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | 16 Clifton street, Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Sgt Patricia Duke RAAF |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W33092 & WX16055 |
| Date of Enlistment | 13 Nov 1941 |
| Rank | Driver |
| Unit/Formation | 2/10th Australian Armoured Regiment |
| Military Movement | |
| 1st Departure from Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 5 Jun 1945 ‒ 13 Jun 1945 |
| Transport Details | HMT Duntroon Brisbane to Lae, New Guinea |
| Journey Dates | ‒ 13 Nov 1945 |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Pacific Star War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
Electoral Roll entries: 1931 - 1941 at Clifton street, Kelmscott, farmer
War Service
Denys was mobilised on 6 Mar 1941 and served in the AASC until he enliste din the 2nd AIF on 13 Nov 1941 when he was sent to the 3rd Training Battalion at Northam from 18 Nov 1941 until 22 Nov 1941 when he transferred to the 2/10th Australian Armoured Regiment. The next day he entrained for Melbourne to join them.
On 13 Dec 1941 Denys was admitted to 107th Australian General Hospital at Puckapunyal with an infection, rejoining his unit on 21 Dec 1941, but was back in the hospital again from 2 Jul 1942 until 18 Jul 1942 when he was released to rejoin his unit which had in the meantime moved to New South Wales on 2 Jul 1942. Denys rejoined them on 29 Jul 1942. From 24 Oct 1942 until 13 Nov 1942 Denys was granted Special Leave with pay, rejoining his unit on 26 Nov 1942.
On 28 Nov 1942 Denys and his unit were transferred ot Western Australia, arriving there on 10 Dec 1942. On 19 Feb 1943 Denys was seen by the Main Dressing Station of the 2/14th Light Field Ambulance and was admitted with Cellulitis of the foot. He rejoined his unit on 25 Feb 1943. On 2 Aug 1943 he was seen by the 103rd Australian Casualty Clearing Station for fracture Metac, left hand. Although he was discharged to rejoin his unit on 4 Aug 1943, he didn't reach them until 19 Aug 1943. On 2 Nov 1943 Denys was qualified as a TG III Gunner - Operations. On 20 Apr 1944 he was detached to the Western Command Bulk Issue Petrol and Oil Depot until 9 May 1944. On 16 Dec 1944 Denys married Sgt Patricia Curtis (RAAF).
On 26 Feb 1945 hs medical status chaged to 'B 2', and on 14 Mar 1945 he was transferred to 1st Australian Base Depot - Personnel. However, by 27 Mar 1945 he had been taken on strength by the 5th Australian Army Rehabilitation Unit at Wayville in South Australia who on 29 Jul 1945 posted him to the 16th Australian Detention Barracks at Lae, in New Guinea. To reach his unit, Denys embarked in Brisbane on HMT Duntroon on 5 Jun 1945, disembarking in Lae on 13 Jun 1945. On 1 Nov 1945 Denys was posted back to Western Command Recruit Reception & General Details Depot to take his discharge. He disembarked in Sydney on 13 Nov 1945, and soon after his return to Western Australia he was admitted on 22 Jan 1946 to the 110th Australian Base Hospital. On 20 Feb 1946 he was released to the 109th Australian Convalescent Depot, remaining with them until 9 Apr 1946 when he returned to the Western Command Recruit Reception & General Details Depot for discharge the same day, 9 Apr 1946.
Post War
During 1944 Denys had married Patricia Curtis. Electoral Roll entries: 1943 - 1958 Clifton street, Kelmscott, farmer;
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