Stanley George Jarick
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 16 Oct 1908 |
| Place of Birth | Woodanilling, Western Australia |
| Death | 5 Sep 1973, aged 64 |
| Place of Death | Wagin, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 33 years, 2 months |
| Occupation | Tractor driver |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs. Mary Isobel Jarick |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W21180 |
| Date of Enlistment | 6 Jan 1942 |
| Rank | Sapper |
| Unit/Formation | 8th Australian Field Company, RAE |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
| Medals |
War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
On 26 Oct 1929 Stan married Mary Isabella Pedlar (1904 - 9 Jun 1990) in Jarrahdale. They had three daughters, the last Maureen was born in 1936. Were Thelma and Elizabeth born in Jarrahdale? Electoral Roll entries: 1931 - 1937 Jarrahdale, labourer; 1943 'Yateley' Crawford street, Cannington, AMF
War Service
Stan enlisted in the CMF at Claremont on 6 Jan 1942, and was then called up for full time service with the 108th Australian Independent Brigade Group Ordnance Workshop on 22 Jan 1942. From 19 Feb until 16 Jul 1942 Stan attended a course in Blacksmithing at the 4th Australian Army Trades Training Depot at Ascot and on completion he was a probationary Blacksmith Trade Group I. On 10 Sep 1942 Stan was transferred to the 55th Division Ordnance Workshop, but between January until the end of March 1943 Stan was primarily on compassionate LWOP.
On 20 Apr 1943 he was transferred to the 120th Independent Brigade Group Workshop. Stanley was again granted compassionate LOP from 3 - 5 Aug 1943 leading to him being transferred on 20 Aug 1943 to the 8th Australian Field Company. On 21 Sep 1943 he boarded HMT Nieuw Amsterdam for Melbourne where on 26 Sep 1943 he entrained for Wallgrove in New South Wales, arriving there on 27 Sep 1943. However, on 18 Nov 1943 he was transferred to the NSW Line of Communication General Details Depot for reassignment. On 20 Dec 1943 Stan was transferred to the 62nd Australian Corps Field Park Company, but following another LWOP period he was transferred on 29 Jun 1944 to the Western Command Recruit Reception & General Details Depot for discharge on 30 Jun 1944 for Family Support reasons.
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1972 at Ware street, Wagin, welder
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