Francis Edwin (Ned) Thornton
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 10 Jan 1924 |
| Place of Birth | Westfield, Western Australia |
| Death | 20 Apr 2011 |
| Place of Death | Kedenup, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 17 years, 8 months |
| Description | 5'6½" (1.69m) tall ; ; fresh complexion ; blue-brown eyes ; brown hair ; scars on left knee & right shoulder |
| Religion | Congregational |
| Address | 199 Hay street, East Perth |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs Betty Joan Thornton |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | F3850 |
| Date of Enlistment | 10 Oct 1941 |
| Rank | Able Seaman |
| Unit/Formation | HMAS Dubbo |
| Post War Details | |
| Medals | 1939-45 Star |
Pre War
War Service
On 10 Oct 1941, as an Ordinary Seaman, he entered HMAS Cerberus V (Fremantle Naval Reserve Training Depot) and following his training, on 24 Mar 1942 he was posted to HMAS Leeuwin, remaining with them unit he was posted to HMAS Kanimbla on 30 Dec 1942 as an Able Seaman. While on the Kanimbla he earned his Good Behaviour Badge on 10 Jan 1945, and had passed courses required for promotion to Leading Seaman.
Francis's service appears to have been exclusively on the Kanimbla apart from periods of leave until he rejoined HMAS Leeuwin in mid June 1946 to prepare for his demobilisation on 9 Jul 1946.
Post War
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