Difference between revisions of "Angus Lenard Hurley"
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| placeofdeath = Cannington, Western Australia | | placeofdeath = Cannington, Western Australia | ||
| enlistmentage = 20 years, 8 months | | enlistmentage = 20 years, 8 months | ||
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'10½" (1.79m) tall; weight 147lbs; fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5'10½" (1.79m) |
| − | | weight = | + | | weight = 147lbs |
| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = fair |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = blue |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = light brown |
| descriptionnote = | | descriptionnote = | ||
| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Fitter's assistant |
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Church of England |
| − | | address = Queens Park, Western Australia | + | | address = Railway parade, Queens Park, Western Australia |
| relation = Father | | relation = Father | ||
| nextofkin = Mr Ronald Hurley | | nextofkin = Mr Ronald Hurley | ||
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==Pre War== | ==Pre War== | ||
| − | + | Birth registered as Lenard Angus Hurley, but by Statutary Declaration on 31 Jul 1940 he sought to be known as Angus Lenard Hurley. | |
==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| − | + | Lenard enlisted in the RAAF on 28 Jan 1941 at the [[No. 4 RAAF Recruiting Centre]] mustered as a . | |
[[No. 6 Service Flying Training School RAAF] | [[No. 6 Service Flying Training School RAAF] | ||
21 Jun 1942 transferred to [[No. 1 School of Technical Training RAAF]] | 21 Jun 1942 transferred to [[No. 1 School of Technical Training RAAF]] | ||
| − | 8 Oct 1942 transferred to [[No. 25 Squadron RAAF]]. While with them he was detached to [[No. 1 School of Technical Training RAAF]] from 24 Aug until 22 Oct 1943. | + | 8 Oct 1942 transferred to [[No. 25 (City of Perth) Squadron RAAF]]. While with them he was detached to [[No. 1 School of Technical Training RAAF]] from 24 Aug until 22 Oct 1943. |
30 Sep 1944 transferred to [[No. 4 Personnel Depot RAAF]] and almost immediately to [[No. 2 Reserve Personnel Pool RAAF]] | 30 Sep 1944 transferred to [[No. 4 Personnel Depot RAAF]] and almost immediately to [[No. 2 Reserve Personnel Pool RAAF]] | ||
on 27 Oct 1944 to [[No. 5 Radio Installation & Maintenance Unit RAAF]] | on 27 Oct 1944 to [[No. 5 Radio Installation & Maintenance Unit RAAF]] | ||
On 4 Nov 1944 to [[No. 7 Repair and Salvage Unit RAAF]] | On 4 Nov 1944 to [[No. 7 Repair and Salvage Unit RAAF]] | ||
[[No. 43 Squadron RAAF]] | [[No. 43 Squadron RAAF]] | ||
| − | from 15 Oct 1945 to 2 Jan 1946 with [[No | + | from 15 Oct 1945 to 2 Jan 1946 with [[No. 12 Aircraft Recovery Depot RAAF]]. |
Transferred to [[No. 5 Personnel Depot RAAF]] on 13 Feb 1946 where he was discharged on 5 Mar 1946. | Transferred to [[No. 5 Personnel Depot RAAF]] on 13 Feb 1946 where he was discharged on 5 Mar 1946. | ||
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[[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Born WA ww2]] | [[Category:Born WA ww2]] | ||
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Fitter's assistant ww2]] |
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Church of England ww2]] |
[[Category:]] | [[Category:]] | ||
[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
Revision as of 23:44, 3 April 2024
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 3 May 1920 |
| Place of Birth | Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Death | 13 Nov 2010, aged 90 |
| Place of Death | Cannington, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 20 years, 8 months |
| Description |
5'10½" (1.79m) tall ; 147lbs 66.678 kg ; fair complexion ; blue eyes ; light brown hair |
| Occupation | Fitter's assistant |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Railway parade, Queens Park, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr Ronald Hurley |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 29747 |
| Date of Enlistment | 28 Jan 1941 |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit/Formation | No. 12 Aircraft Repair Depot RAAF (Darwin) |
| Post War Details | |
Pre War
Birth registered as Lenard Angus Hurley, but by Statutary Declaration on 31 Jul 1940 he sought to be known as Angus Lenard Hurley.
War Service
Lenard enlisted in the RAAF on 28 Jan 1941 at the No. 4 RAAF Recruiting Centre mustered as a . [[No. 6 Service Flying Training School RAAF] 21 Jun 1942 transferred to No. 1 School of Technical Training RAAF 8 Oct 1942 transferred to No. 25 (City of Perth) Squadron RAAF. While with them he was detached to No. 1 School of Technical Training RAAF from 24 Aug until 22 Oct 1943. 30 Sep 1944 transferred to No. 4 Personnel Depot RAAF and almost immediately to No. 2 Reserve Personnel Pool RAAF on 27 Oct 1944 to No. 5 Radio Installation & Maintenance Unit RAAF On 4 Nov 1944 to No. 7 Repair and Salvage Unit RAAF No. 43 Squadron RAAF
from 15 Oct 1945 to 2 Jan 1946 with No. 12 Aircraft Recovery Depot RAAF.
Transferred to No. 5 Personnel Depot RAAF on 13 Feb 1946 where he was discharged on 5 Mar 1946.
Post War
During 1947 Lenard married Gladys Olivia Mary (Olive) Murray (1920 - 2011). They had four children, one being Mark Hurley. Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 180 at 240 Station street, East Cannington, cash register mechanic/mechanic.
Notes
While his RAAF Records list him as Angus Lenard Hurley, his birth is registered as Lenard Angus, and he is also listed in Electoral Rolls in that way.