Edward John Williams
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 22 Dec 1925 |
| Place of Birth | Byford, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 18 years, 1 month |
| Occupation | Apprentice Printer |
| Religion | Nil |
| Address | 30 Chapman street, East Perth, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr David John Williams |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 84321 |
| Date of Enlistment | 29 Jan 1944 |
| Rank | Leading Aircraftman |
| Unit/Formation | No. 7 Operational Training Unit RAAF |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
| Medals |
War medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
War Service
Ted's RAAF records list a posting to No 5 Wing - 18 Squadron i.e. No. 18 (Netherlands East Indies) Squadron RAAF commencing 3 Jul 1943, and a classification as 'Cadet" on the same date. It also recorded that his enrollment was terminated on 22 Dec 1943 with him having reached 18 years of age.
He enlisted in the RAAF as a Trainee Technician TG V, on 29 Jan 1944 at the No. 4 RAAF Recruiting Centre, mustered as a Trainee Technician, and was sent to No. 4 Recruit Depot RAAF at Busselton to undertake No. 282 Recruit Drill Training Course. On 31 Mar 1944 he was transferred to No. 5 School of Technical Training RAAF in Perth to undertake the No. 385 Trainee Fitter Course. On 8 Jul 1944 he was transferred to No. 1 Engineering School RAAF to complete the No 497 Trainee Flight Mechanis's course, at the completion of which he was remustered as a Flight Mechanic TG II on 15 Oct 1944.
On 27 Oct 1944 Ted was posted to No. 4 Service Flying Training School RAAF at Cunderdin in Western Australia. He was transferred on 11 Feb 1945 to No. 7 Operational Training Unit RAAF. While with them he was appointed Leading Aircraftman. He then remained with them until he was transferred to No. 5 Personnel Depot RAAF on 13 Feb 1946 on prepare for his discharge which occurred on 25 Feb 1946.
Post War
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