Difference between revisions of "Walter Thomas Tremlett"
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| dateofbirth = 2 Mar 1920 | | dateofbirth = 2 Mar 1920 | ||
| placeofbirth = Tammin, Cunderin or Katanning, Western Australia | | placeofbirth = Tammin, Cunderin or Katanning, Western Australia | ||
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| enlistmentage = 20 years, 7 months | | enlistmentage = 20 years, 7 months | ||
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| + | ==Pre War== | ||
| + | Mother Violet Maud died 1934. Father Edward Clarence Tremlett died 1935. | ||
==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
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==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
| + | On 1 Jun 1946 Walter married Elsie May Dale (b.3 May 1926). Elsie died on 12 May 1991. They had four children, Errol Alexander Tremlett; Suzanne Maud Tremlett; Daniel Thomas Tremlett and Randal Edward tremlett | ||
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1958 Baralaba, miner; 1963 at 14 Fourth avenue, Mt Isa, mine employee; 1968 - 1972 at 46 Kokoda road, Mt Isa, pipe fitter; 1977 - 1980 Rankine street, Ravenshoe, retired. | Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1958 Baralaba, miner; 1963 at 14 Fourth avenue, Mt Isa, mine employee; 1968 - 1972 at 46 Kokoda road, Mt Isa, pipe fitter; 1977 - 1980 Rankine street, Ravenshoe, retired. | ||
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 2 Mar 1920 |
| Place of Birth | Tammin, Cunderin or Katanning, Western Australia |
| Death | 14 Oct 1992, aged 72 |
| Place of Death | Queensland |
| Age at Enlistment | 20 years, 7 months |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Second avenue, Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr Clarence Tremlett |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | WX9193 & WX14398 & WX21919 |
| Date of Enlistment | 30 Oct 1940; 18 Jun 1941; 24 Aug 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 17th Australian Advanced Ordnance Depot |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
Pre War
Mother Violet Maud died 1934. Father Edward Clarence Tremlett died 1935.
War Service
Walter enlisted in the 2nd AIF three times, each time with a new identity number: WX9193; WX21919; and WX14398.
Walter's first enlistment was on 30 Oct 1940 with an altered birth date of 2 Mar 1920 at Tammin. On 27 Nov Walter was transferred to the No. 3 Depot Battalion at Northam. Following some basic training he was transferred on 12 Dec 1940 to the 2/13th Australian Field Ambulance and from 21 Dec 1940 until the 29th he was on pre-embarkation leave. On 5 Jan 1941 Walter was admitted to the Northam Camp Hospital with a head injury, returning to the Field Ambulance on 7 Jan 1941. Ten days later, on 17 Jan 1941, Walter was transferred to the No. 2 Training Battalion at Northam where on 21 Jan 1941 he was charged with being AWOL from 1:45pm on 7 Jan 1941 until 6:15am 21 Jan 1941. Admonished by his C.O., he automatically forfeited 4 days pay. He was also transferred that day to the 4th Reinforcement draft for the 24th Anti-Tank Battery. However, this is later cnacelled and he was discharged on 28 Feb 1941 as being underage. ""Dischargwed AM R & O 254 (R184) (1) II (Being under age) Discreditable Service."
The second enlistment occurred at Claremont on 18 Jun 1941, giving his correct birth date of 2 Mar 1922, but in a different town, Cunderdin. He served from 18 Jun 1941 - 17 Oct 1941. His next of kin this time was his sister, Mrs Doris Whisson. Initially allocated to the 4th Training Battalion until 10 Jul 1941 when Walter was transferred to the 2/32 Battalion Reinforcments. He was admitted to the 110th Australian Base Hospital from 18 - 23 Aug 1941 before being discharged to the L.M.C. Home until 25 Aug 1941 when he rejoined his unit. On 11 Oct 1941 Walter was returned to the 4th Training Battalion before being transferred on 15 October to the Western Command Recruit Reception & General Details Depot where he was discharged as medically unfit on 17 Oct 1941.
Walter's third enlistment was legal and took place at Claremont on 24 Aug 1942. Allocated WX21919, he declared on this occassion that he had been born in Kattaning on 2 Mar 1922. Walter then served until 23 Jul 1946 with the 17th Australian Advanced Ordnance Depot. Walter's sister was again given as his NOK.
Married to Elsie May ???
Post War
On 1 Jun 1946 Walter married Elsie May Dale (b.3 May 1926). Elsie died on 12 May 1991. They had four children, Errol Alexander Tremlett; Suzanne Maud Tremlett; Daniel Thomas Tremlett and Randal Edward tremlett Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1958 Baralaba, miner; 1963 at 14 Fourth avenue, Mt Isa, mine employee; 1968 - 1972 at 46 Kokoda road, Mt Isa, pipe fitter; 1977 - 1980 Rankine street, Ravenshoe, retired.
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