Difference between revisions of "John Hartley Craddon"
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| − | | enlistmentage = | + | | enlistmentage = 18 years, 7 months |
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'11" (1.80m) tall; fair complexion, grey eyes, dark brown hair with a small scar on left index finger. |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5'11" (1.80m) |
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| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = fair |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = grey |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = dark brown |
| − | | descriptionnote = | + | | descriptionnote = scar on left index finger |
| occupation = Farm hand | | occupation = Farm hand | ||
| religion = Roman Catholic | | religion = Roman Catholic | ||
| − | | address = | + | | address = Leelands EWstate, Byford, Western Australia |
| relation = Mother | | relation = Mother | ||
| nextofkin = Mrs Dorothy Craddon | | nextofkin = Mrs Dorothy Craddon | ||
| − | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=6469170 WX14116] | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=6469170 279300 & W489 & WX14116] |
| enlistmentdate = 11 Jun 1941 | | enlistmentdate = 11 Jun 1941 | ||
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| − | | 1stembarkationdatefrom= | + | | 1stembarkationdatefrom= 7 Nov 1941 |
| − | | 1stembarkationdateto= | + | | 1stembarkationdateto= 24 Nov 1941 |
| − | | 1sttransportembarked= | + | | 1sttransportembarked= HMT Queen Elizabeth |
| − | | 1sttransportnote= | + | | 1sttransportnote= Fremantle to Suez |
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==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| + | An early enlistement, on 27 Jan 1939 John enlisted in the AMF at Cannington, and was posted to the [[10th Light Horse Regiment]]. John was admitted to the Luknow Hospital on 22 Feb 1940 with a fractured right Tibia after being kicked by a horse. By 14 Mar 1940 he had recovered enough to be granted Home Leave until 15 Apr 1940. On 15 Apr 1940 he was assessed as able to resume his civil occupation. Still part time, on 8 Feb 1941 he was promoted Corporal before transferring to the 2nd AIF on 11 Jun 1941 as a General Reinforcement. | ||
| + | On 13 Jun 1941 John joined the Field Artillery Training Depot ay Narrogin, and following training was posted to [[2/3rd Australian Field Regiment]] reinforcements. On 19 Oct 1941 he was granted pre-embarkation leave before embarking on [[HMT Queen Elizabeth]] (which along with ''HMT Queen Mary'' comprised Convoy US 13), on 7 Nov 1941 at Frmantle. He disembarked at Suez on 24 Nov 1941. Soon after, on 20 Deac 1941 John was admitted to [[1st Australian General Hospital]] with Mumps. On 24 Dec 1941 he was trasferred to [[4th Australian General Hospital]]. On 9 Jan 19432 he was well enough to be posted to the Australian Artillery Training Regiment, and following training he was on 26 Jan 1942 posted to the [[4th Australian Light Anti Aircraft Regiment]]. | ||
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| + | On 29 Jan 1943 John embaked on [[HMT Queen of Bermuda]] (L3), disembarking at Fremantle on 19 Feb 1943. Following soe leave he ejoined his unit at Mareeba on the Atherto Tablelands in north Queensland from where on 12 Jul he emplaned for Port Moresby, arriving the same day. | ||
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| + | middle east 7 Nov 1941 - 19 Feb 1942 | ||
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| + | New Guiinea 12 Jul 1943 - 8 Jun 1944 | ||
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| + | On 26 Oct 1944 John married Jean (2/4th Light Anti Aircraft Regiment | ||
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==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
Revision as of 01:33, 14 December 2023
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 13 May 1920 |
| Age at Enlistment | 18 years, 7 months |
| Description | 5'11" (1.80m) tall ; ; fair complexion ; grey eyes ; dark brown hair ; scar on left index finger |
| Occupation | Farm hand |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Leelands EWstate, Byford, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Mother , Mrs Dorothy Craddon |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 279300 & W489 & WX14116 |
| Date of Enlistment | 11 Jun 1941 |
| Military Movement | |
| 1st Departure from Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 7 Nov 1941 ‒ 24 Nov 1941 |
| Transport Details | HMT Queen Elizabeth Fremantle to Suez |
| Post War Details | |
Pre War
War Service
An early enlistement, on 27 Jan 1939 John enlisted in the AMF at Cannington, and was posted to the 10th Light Horse Regiment. John was admitted to the Luknow Hospital on 22 Feb 1940 with a fractured right Tibia after being kicked by a horse. By 14 Mar 1940 he had recovered enough to be granted Home Leave until 15 Apr 1940. On 15 Apr 1940 he was assessed as able to resume his civil occupation. Still part time, on 8 Feb 1941 he was promoted Corporal before transferring to the 2nd AIF on 11 Jun 1941 as a General Reinforcement.
On 13 Jun 1941 John joined the Field Artillery Training Depot ay Narrogin, and following training was posted to 2/3rd Australian Field Regiment reinforcements. On 19 Oct 1941 he was granted pre-embarkation leave before embarking on HMT Queen Elizabeth (which along with HMT Queen Mary comprised Convoy US 13), on 7 Nov 1941 at Frmantle. He disembarked at Suez on 24 Nov 1941. Soon after, on 20 Deac 1941 John was admitted to 1st Australian General Hospital with Mumps. On 24 Dec 1941 he was trasferred to 4th Australian General Hospital. On 9 Jan 19432 he was well enough to be posted to the Australian Artillery Training Regiment, and following training he was on 26 Jan 1942 posted to the 4th Australian Light Anti Aircraft Regiment.
On 29 Jan 1943 John embaked on HMT Queen of Bermuda (L3), disembarking at Fremantle on 19 Feb 1943. Following soe leave he ejoined his unit at Mareeba on the Atherto Tablelands in north Queensland from where on 12 Jul he emplaned for Port Moresby, arriving the same day.
middle east 7 Nov 1941 - 19 Feb 1942
New Guiinea 12 Jul 1943 - 8 Jun 1944
On 26 Oct 1944 John married Jean (2/4th Light Anti Aircraft Regiment
Post War
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