John William Shackleton
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 28 Jul 1917 |
| Place of Birth | Armadale, Western Australia |
| Death | 8 Mar 1977, aged 60 |
| Place of Death | Subiaco, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 22 years old (CMF) |
| Description |
5'5¾" (1.68m) tall ; 138lbs 62.596 kg ; dark complexion ; grey eyes ; dark hair ; scar on right hand and chin |
| Occupation | Butcher |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Address | 8 Orange avenue, Perth, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs Phyllis Shackleton |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W232594 & WX27006 |
| Date of Enlistment | 10 Aug 1942 |
| Rank | Staff Sergeant |
| Unit/Formation | 2/188th Supply Depot Platoon |
| Military Movement | |
| 1st Departure from Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 12 Jul 1944 ‒ 18 Jul 1944 |
| Transport Details | HMT Duntroon Brisbane to Wewak |
| Return to Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 1 Dec 1945 ‒ 7 Dec 1945 |
| Transport Details | HMT Duntroon Wewak, PNG to Brisbane |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
Pre War
During 1941 John married Phyllis Rudrum in Perth. Phyllis died on 20 Jan 1981, aged 62 in Subiaco.
Electoral Roll entries: 1937 at 245 Carr street, Leederville, butcher; 1943 at 5 Cross street, Subiaco, butcher.
War Service
John enlisted in the CMF on 3 Nov 1939 at Claremont and was allocated to the 13th AASC Supply Depot converting on 10 Aug 1942 to become a member of the 2nd AIF having earlier married Phyllis
New Guinea 12 Jul 1944 to 7 Dec 1945
discharged 4 Jan 1946
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1977 at 5 Cross street, Subiaco, butcher.
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