Difference between revisions of "Ernest Gordon Martin"
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| dateofbirth = 10 Aug 1917 | | dateofbirth = 10 Aug 1917 | ||
| placeofbirth = Kelmscott, Western Australia | | placeofbirth = Kelmscott, Western Australia | ||
| − | | death = | + | | death = 24 May 2000, aged 82 |
| − | | placeofdeath = | + | | placeofdeath = South Perth, Western Australia |
| enlistmentage = 24 years, 6 months | | enlistmentage = 24 years, 6 months | ||
| description = | | description = | ||
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| religion = | | religion = | ||
| address = Mount Hawthorn, Western Australia | | address = Mount Hawthorn, Western Australia | ||
| − | | relation = | + | | relation = Wife |
| − | | nextofkin = Mrs Mavis Martin | + | | nextofkin = Mrs Mavis Jean Martin |
| regnumber = W60006 & 436926 | | regnumber = W60006 & 436926 | ||
| enlistmentdate = 2 Mar 1942 & 22 May 1923 | | enlistmentdate = 2 Mar 1942 & 22 May 1923 | ||
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==Pre War== | ==Pre War== | ||
| − | + | On 27 Jul 1940 Ernest married Mavis Jean Buckingham (1919 - 202) in Kelmscott. Mavis died in South Perth on 30 Jul 2002 aged 82. | |
==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| + | Ernest's original enlistment was with the 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion, serving with them from 2 Mar 1942 until the day before he resigned in order to join the RAAF on 22 May 1943, seeking to become a pilot. | ||
| − | + | Ernest was discharged on 8 Feb 1946. | |
| − | discharged on | ||
==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
===Notes=== | ===Notes=== | ||
| + | His brother [[Phillip Herbert Martin DFC & Bar]] served in the RAAF based in England. | ||
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 10 Aug 1917 |
| Place of Birth | Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Death | 24 May 2000, aged 82 |
| Place of Death | South Perth, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 24 years, 6 months |
| Address | Mount Hawthorn, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs Mavis Jean Martin |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W60006 & 436926 |
| Date of Enlistment | 2 Mar 1942 & 22 May 1923 |
| Rank | Lance Corporal & Warrant Officer |
| Unit/Formation | 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion & No. 14 Aircrew Holding Unit |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
On 27 Jul 1940 Ernest married Mavis Jean Buckingham (1919 - 202) in Kelmscott. Mavis died in South Perth on 30 Jul 2002 aged 82.
War Service
Ernest's original enlistment was with the 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion, serving with them from 2 Mar 1942 until the day before he resigned in order to join the RAAF on 22 May 1943, seeking to become a pilot.
Ernest was discharged on 8 Feb 1946.
Post War
Notes
His brother Phillip Herbert Martin DFC & Bar served in the RAAF based in England.