Difference between revisions of "Alfred William Walker"
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− | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Bus driver |
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− | | address = Armadale, Western Australia | + | | address = Albany road, Armadale, Western Australia |
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− | | nextofkin = Mr William Walker | + | | nextofkin = Mr. William Albert Walker |
− | | regnumber = W16631 & 436575 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=6503888 W16631] & 436575 |
− | | enlistmentdate = 6 Mar 1941 | + | | enlistmentdate = 6 Mar 1941 Army & ?? RAAF |
| rank = Private & Leading Aircraftman | | rank = Private & Leading Aircraftman | ||
| unit = AASC Supply Column & No. 8 Communications Unit | | unit = AASC Supply Column & No. 8 Communications Unit | ||
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==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
− | Initial enlistment was with the CMF on 6 Mar 1941, and he served with the AASC Supply Column before being discharged 4 Feb 1943 in order to enlist in the RAAF on 5 Feb 1943. | + | Initial enlistment was with the CMF on 6 Mar 1941, and he served with the AASC Supply Column where he was called up for full time duty on 22 Nov 1941 before being discharged 4 Feb 1943 in order to enlist in the RAAF on 5 Feb 1943. |
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+ | From 21 Feb 1942 until 21 Mar 1942 Alfred participated in a Driver & Mechanic Course at the Transport Training Centre at Claremont resulting in him being classified as a Driver Motor Transport Grade 2. On 1 Aug 1942 this changed to level 3. Alfred was then posted to the AASC element within the 13th Australian Infantry Brigade Group on 17 Aug 1942 where on the next day he was charged with Conduct to the Prejudice of good order and military discipline, which was to cost him 10/- ($1). He was then admitted to the [[8th Casualty Clearing Station]] on 8 Sep 1942 having been seen initially by the [[13th Field Ambulance]]. | ||
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+ | New Guinea 19 Jul 1945 - 4 Dec 1945 | ||
+ | Discharged from the RAAF on 5 Mar 1946 | ||
==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
Electoral Roll entries: 1954 at 40 Foss road, east Fremantle, bus driver; 1958 at 699 Canning highway, Applecross, builder; 1963 at 55 Ridge street, South Perth, building contractor; 1972 at 39a Boston way, Booragoon, builder; 1977 at 25 Knowle way, Warnbro, retired. | Electoral Roll entries: 1954 at 40 Foss road, east Fremantle, bus driver; 1958 at 699 Canning highway, Applecross, builder; 1963 at 55 Ridge street, South Perth, building contractor; 1972 at 39a Boston way, Booragoon, builder; 1977 at 25 Knowle way, Warnbro, retired. |
Revision as of 17:14, 18 May 2021
Personal Information | |
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Date of Birth | 15 Nov 1916 |
Place of Birth | Narrogin, Western Australia |
Death | 21 Jul 1984, aged 67 |
Place of Death | Rossmoyne, Western Australia |
Age at Enlistment | 24 years, 3 months |
Occupation | Bus driver |
Religion | Methodist |
Address | Albany road, Armadale, Western Australia |
Next of Kin | Father , Mr. William Albert Walker |
Military Information | |
Reg Number | W16631 & 436575 |
Date of Enlistment | 6 Mar 1941 Army & ?? RAAF |
Rank | Private & Leading Aircraftman |
Unit/Formation | AASC Supply Column & No. 8 Communications Unit |
Post War Details | |
Fate | Returned t Australia |
Pre War
During 1941 Alfred married Elizabeth Bateson in Perth.
War Service
Initial enlistment was with the CMF on 6 Mar 1941, and he served with the AASC Supply Column where he was called up for full time duty on 22 Nov 1941 before being discharged 4 Feb 1943 in order to enlist in the RAAF on 5 Feb 1943.
From 21 Feb 1942 until 21 Mar 1942 Alfred participated in a Driver & Mechanic Course at the Transport Training Centre at Claremont resulting in him being classified as a Driver Motor Transport Grade 2. On 1 Aug 1942 this changed to level 3. Alfred was then posted to the AASC element within the 13th Australian Infantry Brigade Group on 17 Aug 1942 where on the next day he was charged with Conduct to the Prejudice of good order and military discipline, which was to cost him 10/- ($1). He was then admitted to the 8th Casualty Clearing Station on 8 Sep 1942 having been seen initially by the 13th Field Ambulance.
New Guinea 19 Jul 1945 - 4 Dec 1945
Discharged from the RAAF on 5 Mar 1946
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1954 at 40 Foss road, east Fremantle, bus driver; 1958 at 699 Canning highway, Applecross, builder; 1963 at 55 Ridge street, South Perth, building contractor; 1972 at 39a Boston way, Booragoon, builder; 1977 at 25 Knowle way, Warnbro, retired.
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