Donald George Martin
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 22 Aug 1920 |
| Place of Birth | Narrogin, Western Australia |
| Death | 10 Jul 2008, aged 87 |
| Place of Death | Gosnells, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 18 years, 5 months |
| Description |
5'7½" (1.72m) tall ; 1`32lbs "`32lbs" is not declared as a valid unit of measurement for this property. ; grey eyes ; brown hair ; diagonal scar in appendix region |
| Occupation | Orchardist |
| Religion | Congregational |
| Address | Canning Mills road, Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr George Henry Martin |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W467 & WX13621 |
| Date of Enlistment | 28 May 1941 |
| Rank | Craftsman |
| Unit/Formation | 2/117th Australian Brigade Workshop |
| Post War Details | |
| Medals |
1939-45 Star Pacific Star War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1945-75 |
Pre War
War Service
On 31 Jan 1939 Don had enlisted in the CMF and was allocated to the 10th Australian Light Horse Regiment ww2. He transferred to the 2nd AIF on 28 May 1941
TG3 Driver / mechanic Borneo 26 May - 19 Dec 1945 discharged 24 Dec 1945
Post War
During 1946 Don married Elvie Anne Douglas in Perth.
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1958 Bedfordale Hill road, Bedfordale, armament worker; 1963 - 1968 at 25 Milson street, South Perth, manager; 1972 Elvie at 118 South West Highway, Armadale; 1977 Mills road, Gosnells
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