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George Victor Parkin

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George Victor Parkin
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Personal Information
Date of Birth 14 Jul 1918
Place of Birth Fremantle, Western Australia
Death 28 Sep 2004, aged 85
Place of Death Maddington, Western Australia
Age at Enlistment 21 years, 10 months
Description 5'8" (1.73m) tall ; ; fair complexion ; hazel eyes ; fair hair
Occupation Orchardist
Religion Church of England
Address Holden road, Roleystone, Western Australia
Next of Kin Father , Mr. Arthur John Harold Parkin
Military Information
Reg Number WX6486
Date of Enlistment 20 May 1940 16 Jul 1940
"20 May 1940 16 Jul 1940" contains more than three components required for a date interpretation.
Rank Sergeant
Unit/Formation 2/3rd Australian Machine Gun Battalion
Military Movement
1st Departure from Australia
Journey Dates 16 Apr 1941 ‒ 14 May 1941
Transport Details SS Île de France Fremantle to Port Tewfik
Transfers
Journey Dates 31 Jan 1942 ‒ 15 Feb 1942
Transport Details SS Orcades Port Tewfik to Tanjong Priok, Java
Post War Details
Medals 1939-45 Star
Pacific Star
Defence Medal
War Medal 1939-45
Australian Service Medal 1939-45



Pre War

War Service

George enlisted in the 2nd AIF at Claremont on 16 Jul 1940, and three days later he was sent to the Naval Base Training Depot. Following basic training, on 23 Sep 1940 he was transferred to the 2/3rd Australian Machine Gun Battalion at Northam, and on 29 Oct 1940 they entrainred for South Australia. MNothing untoward took place during his training there withthe exception of a 1 day visit to the Woodside Camp Hospital on 12 Mar 1941. On 25 Mar 1941 he was granted pre-embarkation leave back in Western Australia.


On 16 Apr 1941 in Fremantle he embarked on SS Île de France , part of Convoy US 10 for the Middle East via Colombo where they were delayed for 10 days before sailing for Port Tewfik. Here they remained at anchor before disembarking on 14 May 1941. During the next 8 months the 2/3rd Machine Gun Battalion participated in the Capture of Vichy held Lebanon and Syria, including a period of Garison duty. On 2 Feb 1942 George embarked aboard SS Penrith Castle for Adelaide where he disembarked on 24 Mar 1942.


On 13 Apr 1942 eorge was charged with having been AWOL from 6:50am on 12 April until 6:50am the next day. He forfeited a days pay and was fined £1. George was promoted Acting Corporal on 10 Jun 1942, with the rank confirmed on 9 Oct 1942. On 12 Jun 1943 George received a Severe Reprimand for having neglected to obey Routine Orders. On 3 Aug 1943 George was appointed Lance Sergeant, and the same day was sent to the First Australian Army's Weapon Training School, rejoining his battalion on 12 Sep 1043. On 11 Oct 1943 George was promotedActing Sergeant


served 16/7/40 to 10/2/47

Java 4/12/44 - 7/9/45

Discharged 10 Feb 1947

Post War

In 1948 married Edna Martin. Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1958 at Marmion street, Kelmscott, Millhand; 1968 - 1980 in 37 River avenue, Maddington, attendant.

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