Difference between revisions of "Lloyd Parker Knuckey"
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| placeofdeath = Shenton Park, Western Australia | | placeofdeath = Shenton Park, Western Australia | ||
| enlistmentage = 18 years, 1 month | | enlistmentage = 18 years, 1 month | ||
| − | | description = | + | | description = 6'0" (1.83m) tall; weight 144lbs; fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 6'0" (1.83m) |
| − | | weight = | + | | weight = 144lbs |
| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = fair |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = blue |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = fair |
| descriptionnote = | | descriptionnote = | ||
| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Stock clerk |
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Congregational |
| − | | address = Roleystone, Western Australia | + | | address = Peet road, Roleystone, Western Australia |
| relation = Father | | relation = Father | ||
| nextofkin = Mr Richard Knuckey | | nextofkin = Mr Richard Knuckey | ||
| − | | regnumber = 83500 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=4937049 83500] |
| enlistmentdate = 24 Jul 1943 | | enlistmentdate = 24 Jul 1943 | ||
| rank = Leading Aircraftman | | rank = Leading Aircraftman | ||
| − | | unit = | + | | unit = [[HQ North West Area RAAF]] |
| fate1 = Remained in Australia | | fate1 = Remained in Australia | ||
| fate2 = | | fate2 = | ||
| fate3 = | | fate3 = | ||
| fate4 = | | fate4 = | ||
| − | | monument1 = | + | | monument1 = Roleystone Roll of Honour |
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| − | | medal1 = | + | | medal1 = War Medal 1939-45 |
| − | | medal2 = | + | | medal2 = Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
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==Pre War== | ==Pre War== | ||
| − | + | Parents were Richad and Mary (Parker). Prior to callup had been a stock clerk with Vavuum Oil Co. Had finished 8 years schooling followed by a year at Stott's Business College. | |
==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| + | Lloyd enlisted in the RAAF at the [[No. 4 RAAF Recruiting Centre]] on 20 Jul 1943, mustered as a Clerk Stores Assistant TG V. From 24 July until 20 Aug 1943 he undertook the P236 Recruit Drill Course at [[No. 4 Recruit Depot RAAF]] and on completing the course he was posted to the unit's staff. On 20 Jan 1944 he was promoted Leading Aircraftman, and on 13 May 1944 he was remustered as a Clerk Stores TG III. | ||
| − | + | Following a brief interlude on 20 and 21 Sep 1945 with the [[No. 2 Reserve Personnel Pool RAAF]] Lloyd was posted to [[HQ North West Area RAAF]] on 22 Sep 1945, remaining with them until 7 May 1946 when he was posted to [[No. 5 Personnel Depot RAAF]], to undergo discharge proceedings. However, before it occurred he was granted 28 days Special Leave Without Pay from 18 Dec 1945 until 14 Jan 1946. On 15 Apr 1946 he was promoted Acting Corporal with his discharge taking place on 31 May 1946, with Lloyd receiving 47 day's pay in lieu of unused credits. | |
| − | discharge | ||
==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
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[[Category:Born WA ww2]] | [[Category:Born WA ww2]] | ||
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Clerk ww2]] |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Congregational ww2]] |
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[[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:28, 9 February 2024
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 The Hilarions c1946 | |
| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 21 Jun 1925 |
| Place of Birth | Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Death | 22 Mar 2002, aged 76 |
| Place of Death | Shenton Park, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 18 years, 1 month |
| Description |
6'0" (1.83m) tall ; 144lbs 65.317 kg ; fair complexion ; blue eyes ; fair hair |
| Occupation | Stock clerk |
| Religion | Congregational |
| Address | Peet road, Roleystone, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr Richard Knuckey |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 83500 |
| Date of Enlistment | 24 Jul 1943 |
| Rank | Leading Aircraftman |
| Unit/Formation | HQ North West Area RAAF |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
| Monument(s) | Roleystone Roll of Honour |
| Medals |
War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
Parents were Richad and Mary (Parker). Prior to callup had been a stock clerk with Vavuum Oil Co. Had finished 8 years schooling followed by a year at Stott's Business College.
War Service
Lloyd enlisted in the RAAF at the No. 4 RAAF Recruiting Centre on 20 Jul 1943, mustered as a Clerk Stores Assistant TG V. From 24 July until 20 Aug 1943 he undertook the P236 Recruit Drill Course at No. 4 Recruit Depot RAAF and on completing the course he was posted to the unit's staff. On 20 Jan 1944 he was promoted Leading Aircraftman, and on 13 May 1944 he was remustered as a Clerk Stores TG III.
Following a brief interlude on 20 and 21 Sep 1945 with the No. 2 Reserve Personnel Pool RAAF Lloyd was posted to HQ North West Area RAAF on 22 Sep 1945, remaining with them until 7 May 1946 when he was posted to No. 5 Personnel Depot RAAF, to undergo discharge proceedings. However, before it occurred he was granted 28 days Special Leave Without Pay from 18 Dec 1945 until 14 Jan 1946. On 15 Apr 1946 he was promoted Acting Corporal with his discharge taking place on 31 May 1946, with Lloyd receiving 47 day's pay in lieu of unused credits.
Post War
During 1946 Lloyd was a member of a musical group in Roleystone known as 'The Hilarions'. Later, in 1948 Lloyd married Eleanor Marion Bettenay. They were to have three children. Electoral Roll entries: 1949 at Brookton road, Roleystone, clerk1954 - 1980 at 26 Barker avenue, South Perth, ledger keeper.
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