Difference between revisions of "Ernest Gordon Martin"
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| dateofbirth = 10 Aug 1917 | | dateofbirth = 10 Aug 1917 | ||
| − | | placeofbirth = Kelmscott, Western Australia | + | | placeofbirth = 'Poplar', Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| death = 24 May 2000, aged 82 | | death = 24 May 2000, aged 82 | ||
| placeofdeath = South Perth, Western Australia | | placeofdeath = South Perth, Western Australia | ||
| enlistmentage = 24 years, 6 months | | enlistmentage = 24 years, 6 months | ||
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'9" (1.75m) tall; weight 161lbs; fair complexion, brown eyes, fair hair |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5'9" (1.75m) |
| − | | weight = | + | | weight = 161lbs |
| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = fair |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = brown |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = fair |
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| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Income Tax Assessor |
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Methodist |
| address = Mount Hawthorn, Western Australia | | address = Mount Hawthorn, Western Australia | ||
| relation = Wife | | relation = Wife | ||
| − | | nextofkin = Mrs Mavis Jean Martin | + | | nextofkin = Mrs. Mavis Jean Martin |
| − | | regnumber = W60006 & 436926 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=6498993 W60006] & 436926 |
| enlistmentdate = 2 Mar 1942 & 22 May 1923 | | enlistmentdate = 2 Mar 1942 & 22 May 1923 | ||
| rank = Lance Corporal & Warrant Officer | | rank = Lance Corporal & Warrant Officer | ||
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Electoral Roll entry: 1943 Kelmscott, clerk. | Electoral Roll entry: 1943 Kelmscott, clerk. | ||
| − | On 27 Jul | + | On 27 Jul 1939 Ernest married Mavis Jean Buckingham (1919 - 2002) in Kelmscott. Mavis died in South Perth on 30 Jul 2002 aged 82. |
==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| − | Ernest's original enlistment was | + | Ernest's original attempt to enlist occurred on 2 Mar 1942 at Claremont, but the result was to defer his enlistment. Instead Ernest enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps at Armadale and was posted to the [[2ndrps unit, the [[2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion]], so perhaps even at that point he had indicted a desire to join the RAAF. Ernest served with the VDC from 2 Mar 1942 until 22 Oct 1943. Along the way, on 15 Jan 1943 he was appointed Lance Corporal in 'D' Company. |
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| + | Ernest joined the RAAF on /////////////, seeking to become a pilot. | ||
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[[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Born WA ww2]] | [[Category:Born WA ww2]] | ||
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Income Tax Assessor ww2]] |
| + | [[Category:Methodist ww2]] | ||
[[Category:2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion]] | [[Category:2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion]] | ||
[[Category: No. 14 Aircrew Holding Unit RAAF]] | [[Category: No. 14 Aircrew Holding Unit RAAF]] | ||
[[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 10 Aug 1917 |
| Place of Birth | 'Poplar', Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Death | 24 May 2000, aged 82 |
| Place of Death | South Perth, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 24 years, 6 months |
| Description |
5'9" (1.75m) tall ; 161lbs 73.028 kg ; fair complexion ; brown eyes ; fair hair |
| Occupation | Income Tax Assessor |
| Religion | Methodist |
| 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 RAF |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
Electoral Roll entry: 1943 Kelmscott, clerk.
On 27 Jul 1939 Ernest married Mavis Jean Buckingham (1919 - 2002) in Kelmscott. Mavis died in South Perth on 30 Jul 2002 aged 82.
War Service
Ernest's original attempt to enlist occurred on 2 Mar 1942 at Claremont, but the result was to defer his enlistment. Instead Ernest enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps at Armadale and was posted to the [[2ndrps unit, the 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion, so perhaps even at that point he had indicted a desire to join the RAAF. Ernest served with the VDC from 2 Mar 1942 until 22 Oct 1943. Along the way, on 15 Jan 1943 he was appointed Lance Corporal in 'D' Company.
Ernest joined the RAAF on /////////////, seeking to become a pilot.
Ernest was discharged on 8 Feb 1946.
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1980 at 29 Carr street, South Perth, clerk
Notes
His brother Phillip Herbert Martin DFC & Bar served in the RAAF based in England.