Difference between revisions of "Allan James Watters"
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| dateofbirth = 17 Aug 1925 | | dateofbirth = 17 Aug 1925 | ||
| placeofbirth = Kelmscott, Western Australia | | placeofbirth = Kelmscott, Western Australia | ||
| − | | death = | + | | death = 12 Jun 2006 |
| − | | placeofdeath = | + | | placeofdeath = White Rocks, Brunswick Junction, Western Australia |
| enlistmentage = 18 years, 4 months | | enlistmentage = 18 years, 4 months | ||
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'10" (1.78m) tall fair complexion, grey eyes, fair hair |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5'10" (1.78m) |
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| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = fair |
| eyes = grey | | eyes = grey | ||
| hair = brown | | hair = brown | ||
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==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| + | Allan's medical examination at enlisted was conducted in York on 30 Nov 1943. However, within 9 days of enlisting he was admitted to the [[110th Australian Base Hospital]]. Released, he joined the 35th Australian Infantry Training Battalion on 31 jan 1944, and on 3 May 1944 he was charged with Losing by Neglect Regimental Equipment valued at 2/6d ($0.25). Penalty was a fine of 2/6d. | ||
| + | On 23 May 1944 he was admitted to the 103rd Australian Field Ambulance, and on 3 Jun 1944 he was transferred from 35 AITB to 21 AITB in New South Wales, arriving in Bathurst camp on 9 Jun 1944. On 12 Jun 1944 he was admitted to [[104th Australian General Hospital]] at Bathurst with splinters in left hand, and was discharged on 19 Jun 1944. Evacuated to hospital again, this time with orchitis on 10 Aug 1944, he was released to the 103rd Australian Convalescent Depot on 31 Aug 1944. On 15 Sep 1944 he was discharged from the convalescent depot, and on 15 Sep 1944 he was admitted to the 116th Australian General Hospital, to participate in a "Malarial Experiment". | ||
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| + | discharged 19 Jul 1946. | ||
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| + | Allan was awarded a Commander in Chief's Card for his contribution from August 1944 until June 1945 to Malaria research. | ||
==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
| − | + | Allan married Irene Elaine Donnelly during 1952 in the metro area. | |
| + | Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1958 Greenhills, rabbit trapper; 1963 - 1977 South Kumminin, farmer; 1980 Box 12 Newdegate, farmer | ||
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 17 Aug 1925 |
| Place of Birth | Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Death | 12 Jun 2006 |
| Place of Death | White Rocks, Brunswick Junction, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 18 years, 4 months |
| Description | 5'10" (1.78m) tall ; ; fair complexion ; grey eyes ; brown hair |
| Occupation | Apprentice Baker |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Address | Greenhills, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr Wallace James Watters |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | WX22714 |
| Date of Enlistment | 21 Dec 1943 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | Malarial Research Unit |
| Post War Details | |
Pre War
War Service
Allan's medical examination at enlisted was conducted in York on 30 Nov 1943. However, within 9 days of enlisting he was admitted to the 110th Australian Base Hospital. Released, he joined the 35th Australian Infantry Training Battalion on 31 jan 1944, and on 3 May 1944 he was charged with Losing by Neglect Regimental Equipment valued at 2/6d ($0.25). Penalty was a fine of 2/6d.
On 23 May 1944 he was admitted to the 103rd Australian Field Ambulance, and on 3 Jun 1944 he was transferred from 35 AITB to 21 AITB in New South Wales, arriving in Bathurst camp on 9 Jun 1944. On 12 Jun 1944 he was admitted to 104th Australian General Hospital at Bathurst with splinters in left hand, and was discharged on 19 Jun 1944. Evacuated to hospital again, this time with orchitis on 10 Aug 1944, he was released to the 103rd Australian Convalescent Depot on 31 Aug 1944. On 15 Sep 1944 he was discharged from the convalescent depot, and on 15 Sep 1944 he was admitted to the 116th Australian General Hospital, to participate in a "Malarial Experiment".
Allan
discharged 19 Jul 1946.
Allan was awarded a Commander in Chief's Card for his contribution from August 1944 until June 1945 to Malaria research.
Post War
Allan married Irene Elaine Donnelly during 1952 in the metro area. Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1958 Greenhills, rabbit trapper; 1963 - 1977 South Kumminin, farmer; 1980 Box 12 Newdegate, farmer
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