Difference between revisions of "Rose May Coyle"
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| − | On 3 Jan 1942 at the [[No. 4 RAAF Recruiting Centre]] Rose enrolled as an Aircraftwoman in the RAAF, mustered as a Mess Steward. She was sent to the WAAAF Training Section of [[No. 4 Recruit | + | On 3 Jan 1942 at the [[No. 4 RAAF Recruiting Centre]] Rose enrolled as an Aircraftwoman in the RAAF, mustered as a Mess Steward. She was sent to the WAAAF Training Section of [[No. 4 Recruit Depot RAAF]] at Pearce for basic drill training which started the same day. On 14 Feb 1942 Rose was posted to [[No. 1 School of Technical Training RAAF]] at the Exhibition Centre in Melbourne to participate in the No. 30 Mess Stewards Course> Following training she returned to [[RAAF Base Pearce]] on 14 Mar 1942. Rose was discharged on Compassionate Grounds on 13 Apr 1943 by the [[No. 5 Embarkation Depot RAAF]]. |
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 15 Nov 1919 |
| Place of Birth | Subiaco, Western Australia |
| Death | 10 Oct 1950, aged 31 |
| Place of Death | Maddington, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 2 2years, 1 month |
| Description |
5'2" (1.57m) tall ; 92lbs 41.73 kg ; medium complexion ; brown eyes ; black hair |
| Occupation | Domestic |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | PO Box 40, No 1 Truck Route, Peel Estate, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Mr. Francis Coyle , Father |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 94602 |
| Date of Enlistment | 3 Jan 1942 |
| Rank | Aircraftwoman |
| Unit/Formation | RAAF Bae Pearce |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
| Monument(s) | Byford WW2 Honour Roll |
| Medals |
War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
Rose had passed six subjects in the Junior Certificate, and three in the Leaving Certificate. She had then worked as a general domestic for Mrs Mitchell in Mundijong for two years, and for Mrs Simpson in Byford for one year prior to enrollment.
War Service
On 3 Jan 1942 at the No. 4 RAAF Recruiting Centre Rose enrolled as an Aircraftwoman in the RAAF, mustered as a Mess Steward. She was sent to the WAAAF Training Section of No. 4 Recruit Depot RAAF at Pearce for basic drill training which started the same day. On 14 Feb 1942 Rose was posted to No. 1 School of Technical Training RAAF at the Exhibition Centre in Melbourne to participate in the No. 30 Mess Stewards Course> Following training she returned to RAAF Base Pearce on 14 Mar 1942. Rose was discharged on Compassionate Grounds on 13 Apr 1943 by the No. 5 Embarkation Depot RAAF.
Post War
Married Charles Edward Burrrows in 1944 in Armadale. They had two daughters; Rose Lorraine (b. 7 Aug 1946) and Jeanette.
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