William John Gardener
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 15 Feb 1914 |
| Place of Birth | Karragullen, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 28 years, 11 months |
| Occupation | Truck driver |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs Valda May Gardener |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 82872 |
| Date of Enlistment | 6 Feb 1943 |
| Rank | Leading Aircraftsman |
| Post War Details | |
| Medals |
War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
War Service
Enlisted as an Aircraftsman level 1 at the No. 4 Recruiting Centre in Perth. After some basic drill training he was remustered as a Driver Motor Transport on 6 Feb 1943 and posted to the No. 17 Repair & Salvage Unit on 12 Mar 1943. Promoted to Leading Aircraftsman on 1 Oct 1943. This was closely followed by a transfer on 11 Apr 1944 to No. 25 (City of Perth) Squadron RAAF based at Pearce at a time when they were undertaking Army co-operation duties.
On 29 Sep 1944
Promoted Leading Aircraftsman on 1 Oct 1943
discharged 16 Mar 1945
Post War
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