Roy Joseph Austen-Smith
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 18 Apr 1916 |
| Place of Birth | Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 24 years 10 months |
| Description |
5'7" (1.70m) tall ; 138lbs 62.596 kg ; medium complexion ; green eyes ; brown hair |
| Occupation | Timber machinist |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Albany road, Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Mother , Mrs Edith May Marion Smith |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 406628 |
| Date of Enlistment | 3 Feb 1941 |
| Rank | Flight Lieutenant |
| Military Movement | |
| 1st Departure from Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 17 Nov 1941 ‒ 17 Feb 1942 |
| Transfers | |
| Journey Dates | 28 Mar 1943 ‒ 29 Mar 1943 |
| Transport Details | aircraft England to Middle East |
| Post War Details | |
| Medals |
1939-45 Star Aircrew Europe Star Africa Star and rosette Italy Star Defence Medal War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
Had attended Perth Boys School.
War Service
Was a member of the Militia, being discharged on 10 Apr 1940. On 3 Feb 1941 he enlisted ion the RAAF, and was sent to No 5 Initial Training School at Pearce as an Aircraftsman Class 2. On 29 Mar 1941 he was promoted to Leading Aircraftman.
Sergeant 19 Sep 1941 Embarked on 17 Nov 1941at Newcastle NSW for England, arriving there on 17 Feb 1942 Flight Sergeant 19 Mar 1942 Warrant Officer 19 Sep 1942 Pilot Officer 9 Jun 1943 in North Africa Flying Officer 9 Dec 1943 with 153 Squadron Left 153 Squadron on 8 Jan 1944 From 11 - 21 Jan 1944 he undertook an Instructor's Course. On 29 Apr 1944 Roy married ????
25 Oct 1944 he was at RAF Station Lyneham posted to HQ 116 Wing. Acted as Flight Lieutenant from 1 Jan 1945 until 10 Aug 1945.
Appointment terminated 6 Feb 1946 at 5 Personnel Depot.
Post War
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