Difference between revisions of "John Davidson"
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| enlistmentage = 23 years, 4 months | | enlistmentage = 23 years, 4 months | ||
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'6" (1.68m) tall; fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5'6" (1.68m) |
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| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = fair |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = blue |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = fair |
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| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Barman |
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Roman Catholic |
| − | | address = | + | | address = Thomas street, Armadale, Western Australia |
| relation = Father | | relation = Father | ||
| nextofkin = Mr William Davidson | | nextofkin = Mr William Davidson | ||
| − | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=6372452 WX29530] | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=6372452 W20795 & WX29530] |
| enlistmentdate = 30 Jul 1942 | | enlistmentdate = 30 Jul 1942 | ||
| rank = Gunner | | rank = Gunner | ||
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==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| + | Prior to enlisting in the 2nd AIF, John had served on a part time basis from 27 Oct 1941 until 15 Jan 1942, and on a full time basis with the CMF from 16 Jan 1942 until 29 Jul 1942 allocated to the [[3rd Australian Field Regiment]]. On 18 Mar 1942 John was charged with being AWOL from 6:45am on 17 Mar 1941 until Midnight the same day. He was Admonished and forfeited a day's pay. On 13 Jul 1942 he was charged with being AWOL from 1:00am on 12 July until 6:45am on 13 July. Admonished again and forfeited 2 day's pay. Then on 2 Aug 1942 he was charged with Failing to appear at a place of parade for which he was fined 5/-, followed on 9 Aug 1942 with 'Being a Soldier acting as a Sentinel, sleeps at his post - another 5/- fine resulted. Meanwhile he had enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 30 Jul 1942. | ||
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| + | On 8 Oct 1942 John was ill and was evacuated to the [[13th Australian Field Ambulance]], returning to his unit on 17 Oct 1942. From 29 Aug 1943 until 19 Sep 1943 John was detached to the RAA Signals base. John was transferred to the [[10th Australian Field Regiment]] and was entrained on 24 Sep 1943 for Greta in New South Wales, arriving there on 2 Oct 1943. | ||
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 15 Mar 1919 |
| Place of Birth | Kalgoorlie, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 23 years, 4 months |
| Description | 5'6" (1.68m) tall ; ; fair complexion ; blue eyes ; fair hair |
| Occupation | Barman |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Thomas street, Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr William Davidson |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W20795 & WX29530 |
| Date of Enlistment | 30 Jul 1942 |
| Rank | Gunner |
| Unit/Formation | 2/3rd Australian Field Regiment |
| Post War Details | |
Pre War
War Service
Prior to enlisting in the 2nd AIF, John had served on a part time basis from 27 Oct 1941 until 15 Jan 1942, and on a full time basis with the CMF from 16 Jan 1942 until 29 Jul 1942 allocated to the 3rd Australian Field Regiment. On 18 Mar 1942 John was charged with being AWOL from 6:45am on 17 Mar 1941 until Midnight the same day. He was Admonished and forfeited a day's pay. On 13 Jul 1942 he was charged with being AWOL from 1:00am on 12 July until 6:45am on 13 July. Admonished again and forfeited 2 day's pay. Then on 2 Aug 1942 he was charged with Failing to appear at a place of parade for which he was fined 5/-, followed on 9 Aug 1942 with 'Being a Soldier acting as a Sentinel, sleeps at his post - another 5/- fine resulted. Meanwhile he had enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 30 Jul 1942.
On 8 Oct 1942 John was ill and was evacuated to the 13th Australian Field Ambulance, returning to his unit on 17 Oct 1942. From 29 Aug 1943 until 19 Sep 1943 John was detached to the RAA Signals base. John was transferred to the 10th Australian Field Regiment and was entrained on 24 Sep 1943 for Greta in New South Wales, arriving there on 2 Oct 1943.
Discharge 20 Mar 1946==
Post War
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