Allan Butcher
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 10 Jul 1922 |
| Place of Birth | Roleystone, Western Australia |
| Death | 19 Aug 2005 |
| Place of Death | Bunbury, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 20 years, 10 months |
| Occupation | Farm hand |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Address | Popanyinning, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr. Glen Butcher |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | WX22435 |
| Date of Enlistment | 25 May 1943 |
| Rank | Driver |
| Unit/Formation | 2/106th Australian Workshop Platoon |
| Post War Details | |
Pre War
War Service
On 25 May 1943 Alan enlisted in the 2nd AIF, 2 months before his 21sy birthday. He was allocated to General Reinforcements and on 5 June trnsferred tothe 36th Australian Infantry Training Battalion. On 13 Jun 1943 he was admitted to the 60th Australoian Camp Hospital and was returned to his training unit on 2 Jul 1943. The next day he was transferred to the 13th Australian Infantry Training Battalion, and then on 4 September to the 4th Australian Trade Training Depot where he undertook a Driver/Mechanic course before returning to the training battalion. On 2 Dec 1943 he was transferred to the 13th Australian Infantry Train ing Battalion.
Training completed, on 14 Jan 1944 he transferred tothe 54th Australian Infantry Battalion and on 18 Feb 1944 he entrained for Brisbane. On 5 Jul 1944 Allan was transferred to the 2/13 Australian Infnatry Battalion who 6 days later transferred Allan to the 9th Australian Infantry Division Peovost Company
qualified at a 6 week general Provost course graduated 18 Nov 1944- 9th Australian Division Provost Company
New Guinea 8 Apr 1945 - 5 Jan 1946
discharged 20 Nov 1946 (Brisbane ?)
Post War
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