Difference between revisions of "William Stewart Geary"
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| death = 1 Dec 1991 | | death = 1 Dec 1991 | ||
| placeofdeath = Carmel, Western Australia | | placeofdeath = Carmel, Western Australia | ||
| − | | enlistmentage = 18 years | + | | enlistmentage = 18 years, 1 month |
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'6" (1.68m) tall; dark complexion, brown eyes, dark hair, scar above left knee |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5'6" (1.68m) |
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| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = dark |
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| − | | descriptionnote = | + | | descriptionnote = Scar above left knee |
| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Unemployed |
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Roman Catholic |
| − | | address = Armadale, Western | + | | address = Bunbury road, Armadale, Western Australia |
| relation = Mother | | relation = Mother | ||
| − | | nextofkin = Mrs Ruby Geary | + | | nextofkin = Mrs Ruby Eva Geary |
| regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=6479885 WX22882] | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=6479885 WX22882] | ||
| enlistmentdate = 6 Jun 1944 | | enlistmentdate = 6 Jun 1944 | ||
| rank = Private | | rank = Private | ||
| − | | unit = | + | | unit = 1st Australian Advance Ordnance Depot |
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| − | | medal1 = | + | | medal1 = War Medal 1939-45 |
| − | | medal2 = | + | | medal2 = Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
| − | | medal3 = | + | | medal3 = Australian Service Medal 1945-75 |
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==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| + | William enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 6 June 1944 and was sent to the Reinforcment Depot at Claremont. On 14 June he was transferred to the ''35th Australian Recruit Training Company'' before moving east and joining the [[2nd Australian Infantry Training Brigade]] on 9 Sep 1944, where he entered the 21st Infantry Training Battalion on 16 Sep 1944. Two days later he was transferred to the ''3rd Motor Transport Training Depot'' to undertake Course No. 96 Drivers Transport. | ||
| + | On 15 Dec 1944 William was transferred to the ''21st Australian Infantry Training Battalion''. On 17 January 1945 William was charged with "Disobeying a Lawfull Command given by his superior officer", for which he was fined £3 ($6.00 or 10 day's pay). On 2 Feb 1945 he was transferred to the ''13/33rd Australian Infantry Battalion''. He was then sent to the [[Jungle Warfare Training School]] at Canungra on 18 May 1945. | ||
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| + | 9 Apr 1946 - 18 Oct 1947 BCOF | ||
| + | 5th Australian Ordnance Vehicle Park | ||
Discharged 15 Jan 1948 | Discharged 15 Jan 1948 | ||
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==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
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[[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Born WA ww2]] | [[Category:Born WA ww2]] | ||
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Unemployed ww2]] |
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Catholic ww2]] |
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] |
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:BCOF Japan]] |
[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
Revision as of 01:06, 13 June 2024
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 12 May 1926 |
| Place of Birth | Toodyay, Western Australia |
| Death | 1 Dec 1991 |
| Place of Death | Carmel, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 18 years, 1 month |
| Description | 5'6" (1.68m) tall ; ; dark complexion ; brown eyes ; dark hair ; Scar above left knee |
| Occupation | Unemployed |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Bunbury road, Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Mother , Mrs Ruby Eva Geary |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | WX22882 |
| Date of Enlistment | 6 Jun 1944 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 1st Australian Advance Ordnance Depot |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate |
Remained in Australia BCOF Japan |
| Medals |
War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1945-75 |
Pre War
War Service
William enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 6 June 1944 and was sent to the Reinforcment Depot at Claremont. On 14 June he was transferred to the 35th Australian Recruit Training Company before moving east and joining the 2nd Australian Infantry Training Brigade on 9 Sep 1944, where he entered the 21st Infantry Training Battalion on 16 Sep 1944. Two days later he was transferred to the 3rd Motor Transport Training Depot to undertake Course No. 96 Drivers Transport.
On 15 Dec 1944 William was transferred to the 21st Australian Infantry Training Battalion. On 17 January 1945 William was charged with "Disobeying a Lawfull Command given by his superior officer", for which he was fined £3 ($6.00 or 10 day's pay). On 2 Feb 1945 he was transferred to the 13/33rd Australian Infantry Battalion. He was then sent to the Jungle Warfare Training School at Canungra on 18 May 1945.
9 Apr 1946 - 18 Oct 1947 BCOF 5th Australian Ordnance Vehicle Park Discharged 15 Jan 1948
Post War
During 1948 Bill married June Margaret Bell .
Electoral Roll entries: 1954 at Nightcliffe, Darwin, spray painter ; 1963 at 770 Crisp street, Rapid Creek, Northern territory, painter; 1968 at P.O. Store, Yorkrakine, Western Australia, storekeeper; 1972 at 76 Connelly street, Kilburn, painter
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