Denzil Dale Fletcher
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 29 Apr 1926 |
| Place of Birth | Perth, Western Australia |
| Death | 23 Jul 1995, aged 69 |
| Place of Death | Warwick, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 18 years, 2 months |
| Description |
5'9½" (1.76m) tall ; 115lbs 52.163 kg ; medium complexion ; blue eyes ; brown hair ; scars on both legs |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Address | Jull street, Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Denzil Roy Fletcher |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 442231 |
| Date of Enlistment | 17 Jun 1944 |
| Rank | Aircraftsman |
| Unit/Formation | did not reach an active unit |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
| Medals |
War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
War Service
16 year old Denzil enrolled with the 5 Wing ATC Cadets on 29 Apr 1942, before enlisting when he was 18 in the RAAF. He enlisted on 7 Jun 1944 at No. 4 RAAF Recruiting Centre, and was posted the same day to No. 5 Initial Training School RAAF at Clontarf to begin training as a member of aircrew. During his time with the unit he was detached to 110th Australian Base Hospital from 3 Jul until 2 Aug 1944.
On 20 Oct 1944 he was appointed Leading Aircraftman, and his next posting was to No. 1 Wireless Air Gunners School RAAF in Ballarat on 7 Dec 1944. His training continued when on 13 Jun 1945 he was posted to the Point Cook based No. 1 Signals School RAAF. However, with hostilities at an end, on 17 Sep 1945 he was posted to No. 5 Personnel Depot RAAF to prepare for his discharge which occurred on 3 Oct 1945.
Post War
In 1948 Denzil married Shirley Choules (1931- 2012). Son Robin Frank Fletcher.
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