Difference between revisions of "Warwick Geoff Samuel Savage"
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| enlistmentage = 31 years, 8 months | | enlistmentage = 31 years, 8 months | ||
| − | | description = | + | | description = 6' 2" (1.88m) tall; 166 lbs weight, fair complexion, grey eyes, brown (scant) hair |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 6' 2" (1.88m) |
| − | | weight = | + | | weight = 166lbs |
| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = fair |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = grey |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = brown (scant) |
| − | | descriptionnote = | + | | descriptionnote = scar on left arm |
| occupation = Engine driver | | occupation = Engine driver | ||
| religion = Church of England | | religion = Church of England | ||
| address = Roleystone, Western Australia | | address = Roleystone, Western Australia | ||
| relation = Wife | | relation = Wife | ||
| − | | nextofkin = Mrs. Joyce | + | | nextofkin = Mrs. Joyce Dora Savage |
| regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=4562819 16995] | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=4562819 16995] | ||
| enlistmentdate = 25 Jun 1940 | | enlistmentdate = 25 Jun 1940 | ||
| rank = Sergeant | | rank = Sergeant | ||
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| − | | 1stembarkationdatefrom= | + | | 1stembarkationdatefrom= 9 Sep 1941 |
| − | | 1stembarkationdateto= | + | | 1stembarkationdateto= 25 Sep 1941 |
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| − | | 1sttransportnote= | + | | 1sttransportnote= Fremantle to Egypt |
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| − | + | | 1stdateofreturnto= 21 Mar 1943 | |
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| − | | 1sttransportreturnnote= | + | | 1sttransportreturnnote= Egypt to Melbourne |
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==Pre War== | ==Pre War== | ||
| − | + | Held a thrid class steam ticket, with 12 years experience with internal combustion engines. At the time of his enlistment he was married (9 Nov 1935) to Joyce Dora (nee Parkin) with three children - Janice Margaret, Pamela Joy, and Warwick Geoffrey. | |
==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| + | Warrick presented himself for enlistment in the RAAF on 7 Jun 1940 and was accepted as a Fitter Gp IIA. | ||
| − | + | On his return from Eypt Warrick confidently applied for Commissioned rank, but was abruptly turned down in July 1943. | |
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==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
| − | + | Warrick had applied for enlistment in the Interim Airforce that was estalished following the completion of WW2. However, on 5 Aug 1946 he withdrew his application, citing the offer of a lucrative job with private industry. | |
===Notes=== | ===Notes=== | ||
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Revision as of 00:45, 3 September 2023
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 30 Oct 1908 |
| Place of Birth | London, England |
| Age at Enlistment | 31 years, 8 months |
| Description |
6' 2" (1.88m) tall ; 166lbs 75.296 kg ; fair complexion ; grey eyes ; brown (scant) hair ; scar on left arm |
| Occupation | Engine driver |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Roleystone, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs. Joyce Dora Savage |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 16995 |
| Date of Enlistment | 25 Jun 1940 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Military Movement | |
| 1st Departure from Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 9 Sep 1941 ‒ 25 Sep 1941 |
| Return to Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 1 Mar 1943 ‒ 21 Mar 1943 |
| Post War Details | |
Pre War
Held a thrid class steam ticket, with 12 years experience with internal combustion engines. At the time of his enlistment he was married (9 Nov 1935) to Joyce Dora (nee Parkin) with three children - Janice Margaret, Pamela Joy, and Warwick Geoffrey.
War Service
Warrick presented himself for enlistment in the RAAF on 7 Jun 1940 and was accepted as a Fitter Gp IIA.
On his return from Eypt Warrick confidently applied for Commissioned rank, but was abruptly turned down in July 1943.
Post War
Warrick had applied for enlistment in the Interim Airforce that was estalished following the completion of WW2. However, on 5 Aug 1946 he withdrew his application, citing the offer of a lucrative job with private industry.
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