Gordon Kevin Johnson
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Personal Information | |
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Date of Birth | 16 Jul 1918 |
Place of Birth | Northam, Western Australia |
Death | 22 Sep 1972, aged 54 |
Place of Death | Sydney, New South Wales |
Age at Enlistment | 22 years old |
Occupation | Civil Servant |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Address | Prospect road, Armadale, Western Australia |
Next of Kin | Father , Mr. Clement Michael Johnson |
Military Information | |
Reg Number | W29894 & 415216 (RAAF) |
Date of Enlistment | 30 Jul 1940 & 12 Aug 1941 |
Rank | Warrant Officer |
Unit/Formation | No. 5 Service Flying Training School RAAF |
Post War Details | |
Pre War
War Service
Mobilised on 30 Jul 1940, he was undergoing training at the Melville Training Depot when he resigned on 6 Sep 1940 in order to join the RAAF. In the meantime, on 16 Aug 1940 he had been appointed Lance Corporal. Interestingly his enlistment date for the RAAF is nearly 1 year later, 12 Aug 1941.
On 5 Apr 1943 in Melbourne, Gordon married Lois Cazna Bruce (1922 - 1985).
Discharged by the RAAF on 13 Mar 1946.
Post War
Electoral Roll records: 1958 at 132 Walker street, North Sydney, clerk; 1963 at 2 Tucker street, Crows Nest, clerk.
Son Raymond Bruce Johnson (9 Dec 1946, 2004). Son John Gordon Michael (18 Jul 1948 - 1995)
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