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| enlistmentdate = 4 Jun 1940 | | enlistmentdate = 4 Jun 1940 | ||
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| − | | unit = No. 454 Squadron RAAF | + | | unit = [[No. 454 Squadron RAAF]] |
| 1stembarkationdatefrom= 13 Jun 1943 | | 1stembarkationdatefrom= 13 Jun 1943 | ||
| 1stembarkationdateto= 15 Jun 1943 | | 1stembarkationdateto= 15 Jun 1943 | ||
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| fate1 = Returnedd to Australia (twice) | | fate1 = Returnedd to Australia (twice) | ||
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| − | On 6 Sep 1942 he was transferred to [[No. 1 School of Technical Training RAAF]]. This training was followed by a transfer on 9 Oct 1942 to [[No. 31 Squadron RAAF]] as they were relocating from Wagga Wagga to Batchelor airfield in the Northern Territory to operate [[Bristol Beaufighter]] aircraft. In November they moved to Coomalie Creek Airfield, where on 28 Nov 1942 he applied for aircrew, but was found unsuitable. On 6 Feb 1943, still at Coomalie Creek he used abusive language towards a Corporal and was given 14 days detention. However, this was not served in full as on 10 Feb 1943 he was transferred to the [[No 4 | + | On 6 Sep 1942 he was transferred to [[No. 1 School of Technical Training RAAF]]. This training was followed by a transfer on 9 Oct 1942 to [[No. 31 Squadron RAAF]] as they were relocating from Wagga Wagga to Batchelor airfield in the Northern Territory to operate [[Bristol Beaufighter]] aircraft. In November they moved to Coomalie Creek Airfield, where on 28 Nov 1942 he applied for aircrew, but was found unsuitable. On 6 Feb 1943, still at Coomalie Creek he used abusive language towards a Corporal and was given 14 days detention. However, this was not served in full as on 10 Feb 1943 he was transferred to the [[No. 4 Repair & Salvage Unit RAAF]]. On 5 May 1943 he moved to the [[No. 1 Repair & Salvage Unit RAAF]] attached to 12th Squadron which was based at Merauke in western New Guinea until 26 Nov 1943 when he was transferred to the [[No. 5 Embarkation Depot RAAF]] at Subiaco. No 12 Squadron operated [[Vultee Vengeance]] aircraft during this period. |
| − | On 22 Jan 1944 his posting had changed to [[No. 17 Repair | + | On 22 Jan 1944 his posting had changed to [[No. 17 Repair & Salvage Unit RAAF]], and on 11 Apr 1944 to [[No. 25 (City of Perth) Squadron RAAF]], at Pearce who at that time were flying [[Vultee Vengeance]] dive bombers. During 1944 Ivan married Muriel (Merle) Grace Parker and their son Ronald Lindsay was born 6 Oct 1944. |
| − | On 8 Sep 1944 Ivan was again posted to [[No. 5 Embarkation Depot]], and on 23 Dec 1944 he was sent to the Middle East where he joined [[No. 454 Squadron RAAF]] which was operating [[Martin Baltimore]] Mk V aircraft. They were committed to the Italian Campaign, and following the surrender of German forces in Italy the Squadron moved to Villorba about 35 km north of Venice. In Venice, Italy on 7 Jun 1945 while a member of [[No. 454 Squadron RAAF]] he was charged with having left a 3 ton Dodge vehicle No RAF 91042627 unattended in an unguarded vehicle park contrary to Orders. Penalty was 7 days confined to camp. | + | On 8 Sep 1944 Ivan was again posted to [[No. 5 Embarkation Depot RAAF]], and on 23 Dec 1944 he was sent to the Middle East where he joined [[No. 454 Squadron RAAF]] which was operating [[Martin Baltimore]] Mk V aircraft. They were committed to the Italian Campaign, and following the surrender of German forces in Italy the Squadron moved to Villorba about 35 km north of Venice. In Venice, Italy on 7 Jun 1945 while a member of [[No. 454 Squadron RAAF]] he was charged with having left a 3 ton Dodge vehicle No RAF 91042627 unattended in an unguarded vehicle park contrary to Orders. Penalty was 7 days confined to camp. |
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 2 Jun 1921 |
| Place of Birth | Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Death | 8 Mar 2015, aged 93 |
| Place of Death | Ocean Reef, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 19 years old |
| Description |
5'11" (1.80m) tall ; 147lbs 66.678 kg ; medium complexion ; blue eyes ; light brown hair |
| Occupation | Orchard Hand |
| Religion | Seventh Day Adventist |
| Address | Bickley |
| Next of Kin | Mother , Mrs Clara Jane Dunn |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 29980 |
| Date of Enlistment | 4 Jun 1940 |
| Rank | Leading Aircraftsman |
| Unit/Formation | No. 454 Squadron RAAF |
| Military Movement | |
| 1st Departure from Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 13 Jun 1943 ‒ 15 Jun 1943 |
| Transport Details | MV Wanaka Darwin to Red Island Point via Merauke |
| Return to Australia | |
| Journey Dates | Nov 1943 |
| Transport Details | unknown Merauke to Australia |
| 2nd Departure from Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 23 Dec 1944 |
| Transport Details | unknown Fremantle to Middle East |
| Transfers | |
| Journey Dates | May 1945 |
| Transport Details | unknown Alexandria to Italy |
| Journey Dates | 14 Aug 1945 |
| Transport Details | unknown Italy to England |
| Return to Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 28 Dec 1945 ‒ January 1946 |
| Transport Details | unknown England to Fremantle |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Returnedd to Australia (twice) |
| Medals |
1939-45 Star Pacific Star Italy Star Defence Medal War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
Attended Bickley Private School from 1930 until 1934.
From 1 Jun 1939 until 29 Apr 1940 or beyond, Ivan was employed by GM Clayton, Lieutenant RANVR of 'Kelvingrove', Carmel.
War Service
Initial enlistment was with the RAAF Reserve seeking an apprenticeship Fitter & Turner opportunity, but failed fitters test. Suitable for recruitment as aircrafthand. He was then enlisted in the RAAF on 24 Feb 1941 as an Aircraft Hand V, and sent to the No. 9 Elementary Flying Training School RAAF at Cunderdin. While there on 9 Feb 1942 he was charged with having been absent from a place of parade. Guilty he was awarded 14 days confined to barracks. At 9 EFTS he had 10 hours dual flying experience, but did not progress to flying solo. While there he was remustered as a DMT (motor cyclist).
On 6 Sep 1942 he was transferred to No. 1 School of Technical Training RAAF. This training was followed by a transfer on 9 Oct 1942 to No. 31 Squadron RAAF as they were relocating from Wagga Wagga to Batchelor airfield in the Northern Territory to operate Bristol Beaufighter aircraft. In November they moved to Coomalie Creek Airfield, where on 28 Nov 1942 he applied for aircrew, but was found unsuitable. On 6 Feb 1943, still at Coomalie Creek he used abusive language towards a Corporal and was given 14 days detention. However, this was not served in full as on 10 Feb 1943 he was transferred to the No. 4 Repair & Salvage Unit RAAF. On 5 May 1943 he moved to the No. 1 Repair & Salvage Unit RAAF attached to 12th Squadron which was based at Merauke in western New Guinea until 26 Nov 1943 when he was transferred to the No. 5 Embarkation Depot RAAF at Subiaco. No 12 Squadron operated Vultee Vengeance aircraft during this period.
On 22 Jan 1944 his posting had changed to No. 17 Repair & Salvage Unit RAAF, and on 11 Apr 1944 to No. 25 (City of Perth) Squadron RAAF, at Pearce who at that time were flying Vultee Vengeance dive bombers. During 1944 Ivan married Muriel (Merle) Grace Parker and their son Ronald Lindsay was born 6 Oct 1944.
On 8 Sep 1944 Ivan was again posted to No. 5 Embarkation Depot RAAF, and on 23 Dec 1944 he was sent to the Middle East where he joined No. 454 Squadron RAAF which was operating Martin Baltimore Mk V aircraft. They were committed to the Italian Campaign, and following the surrender of German forces in Italy the Squadron moved to Villorba about 35 km north of Venice. In Venice, Italy on 7 Jun 1945 while a member of No. 454 Squadron RAAF he was charged with having left a 3 ton Dodge vehicle No RAF 91042627 unattended in an unguarded vehicle park contrary to Orders. Penalty was 7 days confined to camp.
On 14 Aug 1945 he left the Squadron for a personnel depot in England and had been warned that he may go to Germany as a member of the occupying forces. Given wind of him being away from home for a further 12 months his wife complained bitterly, and the final outcome was that Ivan departed England on 28 Dec 1945, and was discharged ahead of his normal turn for compassionate reasons on 25 Feb 1946.
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 Edward street, Cottesloe, constable; 1954 at 12 Algar street, Cottesloe; 1958 - 1977 at 2 May street Scarborough, Inspector in 1977;
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