Ivan Milton Clarke
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 12 Aug 1909 |
| Place of Birth | Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Death | 21 Nov 1986, aged 77 |
| Place of Death | Moorabbin, Victoria |
| Age at Enlistment | 31 years, 1 month |
| Description |
5' 5½" (1.66 m) tall ; 133lbs 60.328 kg ; fair complexion ; green eyes ; brown hair |
| Occupation | Dental mechanic |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Address | Narrogin, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs Lucy Clarke |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 17835 |
| Date of Enlistment | 30 Sep 1940 |
| Rank | Flight Sergeant |
| Unit/Formation | No. 1 School of Technical Training RAAF |
| Post War Details | |
| Medals |
1939-45 Star Pacific Star War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
From 1924 until 1935 Ivan had worked for Mr AC Miller, and then from 1935 to 1940 for Mr LL Dyson. During 1934 Ivan had married Lucy Ellen Dick (1909 - 2006). They had 2 children, the oldest being Russell Ian Clarke (12 Oct 1936-1986). Electoral Roll entries: 1936 at Forrest street, Narrogin, dental mechanic;
War Service
On enlistment Ivan undertook the normal basic entry training at No. 4 Recruit Depot at RAAF Pearce. On completing the training he was posted to the No. 1 RAAF Hospital at Laverton from 24 Nov 1940. By 26 Mar 1941 he was back at Pearce, this time on staff, and he was promoted Leading Aircraftman on 1 Jun 1941 before being detached to the No. 9 Elementary Flight Training School at Cunderdin from 4 - 17 Jun 1941. He was nexto detached from 20 Jun to 11 Nov 1941 to No. 1 Hospital Laverton during which time he was an Acing Sergeant from 7 Jul 1941, and promoted Temporary Corporal from 1 Nov 1941 (Ivan reverted when next posted on 23 Apr 1942). From 25 Feb to 5 Mar 1943 Ivan was detached to the HQ at Laverton Airbase. Ivan was transferred to the No. 2 RAAF Hospital at Ascot Vale on 23 Apr 1942 where he was promoted Temporary Sergeant from 1 May 1942.
1 RD at Shepparton 20 Jul 1942 GRS Bairnsdale (2 ED) on 19 Jul 1943 2 ED Bradfield Park 20 Jan 1944 1 RPP at Townsville 31 Jan 1944 9 Ops Group at Port Moresby 9 Feb 1944 - to Nadzab from 14 Feb to 8 Jun 1944 10 Ops Group Moenfoor 20 Jul 1944 - Temp Flight Sergeant from 1 Aug 1944 moved Morotai 9 Dec 1944 1 PD Ransford 27 Feb 1945 GRS Bairnsdale 6 Apr 1945 1 STT Mel;bourne 22 Aug 1945 5 Personnel Depot (Discharge) at Subiaco 12 Nov 1945
discharged 16 Nov 1945
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 at 23 Union street, Malvern, Victoria; 1954 - 1980 at 4 Dactyl road, Moorabbin, Victoria;
In 1987 Legacy sought confirmation of his overseas service in order to assist Ivan's dependents.
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