Douglas Joseph (Doug) Mills
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 7 Aug 1921 |
| Place of Birth | Victoria Park, Western Australia |
| Death | 3 Sep 2001 |
| Place of Death | Mandurah, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 20 years 2 months |
| Description | 5'9" (1.75m) tall ; ; fair complexion ; blue eyes ; fair hair |
| Occupation | Charcoal burner |
| Religion | Congregational |
| Address | ASeventh road, Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr Emanuel Mills |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | WX30909 |
| Date of Enlistment | 21 Oct 1941 |
| Rank | Staff Sergeant |
| Unit/Formation | 18th Australian Field Company |
| Post War Details | |
Pre War
Married Elanor Stewart Gordon (1924 - 2009) in 1941.
War Service
Doug's initial enlistment was at Armadale on 21 Oct 1941 on a part time basis, allocated to the CMF's 10th Light Hoirse Regiment. On 5 Jan 1942 he was called up for full time service. 19 AUg 1942 2nd AIF
Doug was taken on strength by the 18th Australian Field Company in Queensland on 2 Nov 1944, and foillowing a period of training, on 4 May 1945 he embarked on USAT Sea Cat in Brisbane for Morotai, disembarking there on 13 May 1945. On 1 Jun 1945 he embarked in Morotai on LST 626 for Labuan Island, Borneo. On 28 Nov 1945 he was promoted Sergeant, and on 18 Dec 1945 to Staff Sergeant. On 14 Jan 1946 Doug was no longer required by his unit and had returned to AUstralia on 27 Jan 1946. On 5 Feb 1946 he was taken on strength by the Western Command Recruit Reception & General Details Depot before being transferred to 3 CRE (Works) on 7 Mar 1946. On 21 Jun he returned to Western Command Recruit Reception & General Details Depot, this time to take his discharge which occurred on 25 Jan 1946
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 at Seventh road Armadale, labourer; 1954 - 1977 John street, Armadale, armament assistant; 1980 at 36 Tuckey street, Mandurah, cleaner.
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