Difference between revisions of "Albert Kitchener Funnell"
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| death = 19 Dec 2005, aged 90 | | death = 19 Dec 2005, aged 90 | ||
| placeofdeath = Gosnells, Western Australia | | placeofdeath = Gosnells, Western Australia | ||
| − | | enlistmentage = 27 years, | + | | enlistmentage = 27 years, 4 months |
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'4½" (1.64m) tall; weight 122lbs;fair complexion, grey eyes, fair hair |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5'4½" (1.64m) |
| − | | weight = | + | | weight = 122lbs |
| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = fair |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = grey |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = fair |
| descriptionnote = | | descriptionnote = | ||
| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Carpenter & Joiner |
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Church of England |
| − | | address = Kalgoorlie, Western Australia | + | | address = 1 Porter street, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia |
| relation = Wife | | relation = Wife | ||
| nextofkin = Mrs Alita Mary Funnell | | nextofkin = Mrs Alita Mary Funnell | ||
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| monumentother = | | monumentother = | ||
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| − | | medal1 = | + | | medal1 = 1939-45 Star |
| − | | medal2 = | + | | medal2 = Pacific Star |
| − | | medal3 = | + | | medal3 = War Medal 1939-45 |
| − | | medal4 = | + | | medal4 = Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
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During 1940 Albert married Alita Mary Williamson (1920 - 2007) in Boulder. | During 1940 Albert married Alita Mary Williamson (1920 - 2007) in Boulder. | ||
==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| − | + | Enlisted on 19 Aug 1942 | |
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[[Category:Born WA ww2]] | [[Category:Born WA ww2]] | ||
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| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Church of England ww2]] |
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Returned to Australia ww2]] |
[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
Revision as of 22:47, 13 November 2023
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 29 Apr 1915 |
| Place of Birth | Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Death | 19 Dec 2005, aged 90 |
| Place of Death | Gosnells, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 27 years, 4 months |
| Description |
5'4½" (1.64m) tall ; 122lbs 55.338 kg ; fair complexion ; grey eyes ; fair hair |
| Occupation | Carpenter & Joiner |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | 1 Porter street, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs Alita Mary Funnell |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 81860 |
| Date of Enlistment | 19 Aug 1942 |
| Rank | Leading Aircraftman |
| Unit/Formation | No. 100 Squadron RAAF |
| Post War Details | |
| Medals |
1939-45 Star Pacific Star War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
During 1940 Albert married Alita Mary Williamson (1920 - 2007) in Boulder.
War Service
Enlisted on 19 Aug 1942
discharged 15 Oct 1945
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1954 at 226 Park street, Subiaco, carpenter; 1963 - 1977 at 16 Treasure road, Cannington, carpenter; 1980 at 14 Kidbroke place, Kelmscott, retired
Albert's first wife was with him in 1954, but in 1959 Albert married Ruth Doris Johanna Buchel (1928 - 1994). Ruth died on 6 Jul 1994 aged 66 in Bentley.
Notes
FUNNELL, Albert Kitchener. Passed away McMahon Caring Centre, Gosnells on the 19th (Dec 2005), in his 91st year. Loved husband of Ruth (dec) (a promse fulfilled). Our dear friend for fifty five years, we will miss our visits to your Bert. Those long days have closed, you are at peace. God bless, Elvie, Ray.[1]
- ↑ ancestry.com.au accessed 12 Mar 2022.