Arthur Gordon Hubbard
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 31 Mar 1919 |
| Place of Birth | Kellerberrin, Western Australia |
| Death | 19 Aug 2018, aged 99 |
| Place of Death | Gosnells, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 21 years, 7 months |
| Description |
5'11½" (1.81m) tall ; 154lbs 69.853 kg ; healthy complexion ; brown eyes ; black hair |
| Occupation | Shop assistant |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Address | Roleystone, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr. William Edgar Hubbard |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W1021 & WX17372 |
| Date of Enlistment | 22 Oct 1941 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 2/11th Australian Infantry Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
1939-45 Star Pacific Star War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
War Service
George enlisted in the Militia on 10 Oct 1940, and enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 22 Oct 1941. He was sent to the Western Command AASC Trade Training Centre, but on 19 Jan 1942 he was transferred to the 2/28th Australian Infantry Battalion reinforcements, and on 28 Jan 1942 he was a Trade Group IIi Driver/mechanic. On 19 Mar 1942 he was appointed Lance Corporal and on 28 Mar 1942 he was transferred to the 1st Special Battalion in Fremantle where on 30 Apr 1942 he was promoted Temporary Corporal. On 24 Jun 1942 he was re-allocated, this time to No 3 Detachment at Karrinyup, and changing again on 14 Jul 1942 to No 2 Detachment on Rottnest.
George was admitted to the [[[39th Australian Camp Hospital]] from 1 - 15 Aug 1942 before returning to the 35th Australian Infantry Training Depot. On 18 Se 1942 Arthur reverted to Private at his request, and was classified
Discharged 29 Jan 1946
NT 19/3/43 - 21/6/43
NG 5/11/44 - 18/12/45
Post War
In 1994 he was living at 1893 Albany Highway, Maddington.
Notes
Burial record implies that Gordon was born 5 years later and was therefore 17 at time of enlistment.