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| − | On 16 Jan 1943 Andrew was transferred to the [[HQ New Guinea Force]]. On 17 Mar 1943 Andrew was found to be underage (18) and was transferred to 1st ACRC for return to Australia, and on 19 Mar 1943 he boarded [[HMT Duntroon]] in Port Moresby for Townsville, disembarking on 22 Mar 1943. he was retained in Townsville until he was qualified to serve in | + | On 16 Jan 1943 Andrew was transferred to the [[HQ New Guinea Force]]. On 17 Mar 1943 Andrew was found to be underage (18) and was transferred to 1st ACRC for return to Australia, and on 19 Mar 1943 he boarded [[HMT Duntroon]] in Port Moresby for Townsville, disembarking on 22 Mar 1943. he was retained in Townsville until he was qualified age wise to serve in New Guinea. On 16 Jun 1943 (now aged 19) he boarded [[HMT Duntroon]] in Townsville for Port Moresby, disembarking 20 Jun 1943 he was sent to the 1st Australian Corps Base Camp, until he rejoined [[HQ New Guinea Force]] on 21 Jun 1943. He qualified for Proficiency Pay from 1 Jul 1943. |
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 30 Mar 1924 |
| Place of Birth | Perth, Western Australia |
| Death | 27 May 2003, aged 79 |
| Place of Death | Nedlands, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 18 years old |
| Description | 5'7¼" (1.71m) tall ; ; fair complexion ; blue eyes ; fair hair ; scar on right elbow |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Fremantle road, Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr. William Wilkinson |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W62109 |
| Date of Enlistment | 8 Apr 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | Headquarters New Guinea Force |
| Post War Details | |
| Medals |
1939-45 Star Pacific Star War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
War Service
From 8 Apr 1942 until 17 May 1942 Andrew was a member of the CMF's part time forces. On 18 May 1942 he commenced full time service posted to the 5th Labour Company who was detached to the ESB at Springhill from 22 Aug - 4 Sep 1942. With his unit, Andrew moved to Queensland where on 15 Oct 1942 they boarded HMT 1850 in Townsville for Port Moresby, disembarking on 17 Oct 1942. The unit was then renamed 5th Australian Employment Company.
On 16 Jan 1943 Andrew was transferred to the HQ New Guinea Force. On 17 Mar 1943 Andrew was found to be underage (18) and was transferred to 1st ACRC for return to Australia, and on 19 Mar 1943 he boarded HMT Duntroon in Port Moresby for Townsville, disembarking on 22 Mar 1943. he was retained in Townsville until he was qualified age wise to serve in New Guinea. On 16 Jun 1943 (now aged 19) he boarded HMT Duntroon in Townsville for Port Moresby, disembarking 20 Jun 1943 he was sent to the 1st Australian Corps Base Camp, until he rejoined HQ New Guinea Force on 21 Jun 1943. He qualified for Proficiency Pay from 1 Jul 1943.
On 4 Dec 1943 Andrew was charged with neglecting to obey a Camp Order, and was awarded a 10/- fine ($1). On 15 Apr 1944 he and his unit boarded HMT Taroona for Townville which they reached on 17 Apr 1944. Following leave, on 6 May 1944 Andrew was posted to HQ New Guinea Force Rear Details. On 28 Sep 1944 Andrew transferred to HQ First Australian Army.
New Guinea
16 Jun 1943 - 17 Apr 1944
11 Oct 1944 - 2 Jun 1945
discharged 17 Jul 1946
Post War
In 1948 Andrew married Thelma Reid in Fremantle??
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 Railway parade, Armadale, labourer; (1963 - 1980 at 18 Saunders street, Swanbourne, foreman ??)
Notes