Difference between revisions of "Joseph Watson (RAAF)"
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| placeofdeath = Mount Margaret, Western Australia | | placeofdeath = Mount Margaret, Western Australia | ||
| enlistmentage = 25 years 9 months | | enlistmentage = 25 years 9 months | ||
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5' 9½" (1.77m) tall; weight 134lbs; fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5' 9½" (1.77m) |
| − | | weight = | + | | weight = 134lbs |
| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = fair |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = blue |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = brown |
| descriptionnote = | | descriptionnote = | ||
| occupation = Farmer | | occupation = Farmer | ||
| religion = Church of England | | religion = Church of England | ||
| − | | address = | + | | address = Kondinin, Western Australia |
| − | | relation = | + | | relation = Father |
| nextofkin = Mr [[Joseph Watson]] | | nextofkin = Mr [[Joseph Watson]] | ||
| regnumber = 38053 | | regnumber = 38053 | ||
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==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| − | Enlisted on 26 Feb 1941 as a Messman | + | Enlisted on 26 Feb 1941 as a Messman, but with all others he underwent a basic Recruit Drill Course from 5 May until 3 Jun 1941. On 26 Mar 1941 he was posted to [[No. 9 Elementary Flight training School RAAF]] in Cunderdin. Joseph was sent to [[No. 1 School of Technical Training RAAF]] in Carlton, Victoria from 13 Jul - 14 Aug 1941 to participate in the 12th Mess Stewards Course, before re-mustering as a Steward on 9 Aug 1941. Rather than return to Cunderdin he was next posted to [[No. 2 Bombing & Air Gunnery School RAAF]] at Port Pirie on 15 Aug 1941, and while there he spent from 29 August until 5 September receiving medical treatment. On 22 Jan 1942 Joseph was posted to [[No. 4 Embarkation Depot RAAF]] in Adelaide. Sent to the Northern territory, Joseph's next posting was on 2 Feb 1942 to Darwin Station Headquarters |
| − | On 26 Mar 1941 he was posted to [[No. 9 Elementary Flight training School RAAF]] in Cunderdin | + | |
| − | [[No. 1 School of Technical Training RAAF]] | + | |
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| − | 22 Jan 1942 to [[No. 4 Embarkation Depot RAAF]] in Adelaide | ||
| − | 2 Feb 1942 to Darwin Station Headquarters | ||
20 Apr 1942 to [[No. 13 Squadron RAAF]] | 20 Apr 1942 to [[No. 13 Squadron RAAF]] | ||
| − | 19 Feb 1943 to HQ | + | 19 Feb 1943 to HQ North West Area |
| − | 18 Apr 1943 | + | 18 Apr 1943 to 55 OB Pool Birdum |
19 May 1943 posted to [[RAAF Wing, Royal Adelaide Hospital]] | 19 May 1943 posted to [[RAAF Wing, Royal Adelaide Hospital]] | ||
| − | [[No. 4 Stores Depot RAAF]] on 19 May 1943 | + | [[No. 4 Stores Depot RAAF]] on 19 May 1943 where on 14 Aug 1943 he was charged with having been drunk in Railway Parade West Perth (during leave). For this he was fined 5/- (50 cents) |
16 Jan 1944 ?? No. 40 Zone Flight Centre | 16 Jan 1944 ?? No. 40 Zone Flight Centre | ||
28 Jan 1945 to Air Defence HQ Broome | 28 Jan 1945 to Air Defence HQ Broome | ||
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==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
| − | + | Correspondence in his file shows that he was c/o Land Settlement Scheme, Pingelly. | |
===Notes=== | ===Notes=== | ||
The addition of RAAF to his name field is in order to distinguish him from 52186 Pte Joseph Watson who served during WW1 in the Army. | The addition of RAAF to his name field is in order to distinguish him from 52186 Pte Joseph Watson who served during WW1 in the Army. | ||
Revision as of 23:08, 24 December 2020
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 1 May 1915 |
| Place of Birth | Armadale, Western Australia |
| Death | 1972 |
| Place of Death | Mount Margaret, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 25 years 9 months |
| Description |
5' 9½" (1.77m) tall ; 134lbs 60.781 kg ; fair complexion ; blue eyes ; brown hair |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Kondinin, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr Joseph Watson |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 38053 |
| Date of Enlistment | 26 Feb 1941 |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit/Formation | No. 36 Squadron RAAF |
| Post War Details | |
Pre War
War Service
Enlisted on 26 Feb 1941 as a Messman, but with all others he underwent a basic Recruit Drill Course from 5 May until 3 Jun 1941. On 26 Mar 1941 he was posted to No. 9 Elementary Flight training School RAAF in Cunderdin. Joseph was sent to No. 1 School of Technical Training RAAF in Carlton, Victoria from 13 Jul - 14 Aug 1941 to participate in the 12th Mess Stewards Course, before re-mustering as a Steward on 9 Aug 1941. Rather than return to Cunderdin he was next posted to No. 2 Bombing & Air Gunnery School RAAF at Port Pirie on 15 Aug 1941, and while there he spent from 29 August until 5 September receiving medical treatment. On 22 Jan 1942 Joseph was posted to No. 4 Embarkation Depot RAAF in Adelaide. Sent to the Northern territory, Joseph's next posting was on 2 Feb 1942 to Darwin Station Headquarters
20 Apr 1942 to No. 13 Squadron RAAF
19 Feb 1943 to HQ North West Area
18 Apr 1943 to 55 OB Pool Birdum
19 May 1943 posted to RAAF Wing, Royal Adelaide Hospital
No. 4 Stores Depot RAAF on 19 May 1943 where on 14 Aug 1943 he was charged with having been drunk in Railway Parade West Perth (during leave). For this he was fined 5/- (50 cents)
16 Jan 1944 ?? No. 40 Zone Flight Centre
28 Jan 1945 to Air Defence HQ Broome
5 Dec 1945 to No. 5 Personnel Depot for discharge which took place on 13 Dec 1945
Post War
Correspondence in his file shows that he was c/o Land Settlement Scheme, Pingelly.
Notes
The addition of RAAF to his name field is in order to distinguish him from 52186 Pte Joseph Watson who served during WW1 in the Army.
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