Difference between revisions of "Maxwell Gordon Parkin"
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| − | On enlistment his initial mustering was as a Service Policeman. | + | Immediately after the war commenced, Max offered his services to the RAAF. On enlistment his initial mustering was as a Service Policeman and he participated in the Service Police Course No. 20 run by [[No. 1 Recruit Depot RAAF]] at Laverton between 19 August and 29 September 1940, receiving an average of 75% across the subjects |
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| + | Max was reclassified as a Leading Aircraftman on 2 Sep 1941 while employed as a driver, in particular for the Commanding Officer of [[No. 1 Recruit Depot RAAF]] at Laverton, before being sent to the [[No. 1 Embarkation Depot RAAF]] at Ascot Vale on | ||
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| + | Max undertook a 12 week No. 55 Fitter D.M.T. course from 7 June to 27 August 1943 at [[No. 3 School of Technical Training RAAF]]. he completed the course gaining a 70% result. | ||
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| + | From 14 February until 22 April 1944 Max undertook the Fitter Works Course at the [[No. 1 Engineering School]], passing with a grade of 69.4%. This was followed from 25 Apr until 23 May 1944 with further training at the Works Training Unit at Lara, this time scoring a mark of 75%. | ||
During 1941 Max married Mary Passmore in Perth. Mary died on 24 Jun 2000 in Albany. They had one child. | During 1941 Max married Mary Passmore in Perth. Mary died on 24 Jun 2000 in Albany. They had one child. | ||
| + | At the conclusion of the war Max volunteered to serve in the "Interim Force" for a further two years from 24 Jan 1946. | ||
Discharged on 2 Sep 1947 | Discharged on 2 Sep 1947 | ||
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 15 Nov 1911 |
| Place of Birth | Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Death | 10 Jan 1970, aged 58 |
| Place of Death | Albany, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 28 years, 4 months |
| Description |
5'9" (1.75m) tall ; 147lbs 66.678 kg ; medium complexion ; blue eyes ; fair hair |
| Occupation | Orchardist |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Holden road, Roleystone, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs Mary Parkin |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 16166 |
| Date of Enlistment | 15 Apr 1940 |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Military Movement | |
| 1st Departure from Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 18 Sep 1941 ‒ 4 Nov 1941 |
| Journey Dates | ‒ 29 Sep 1942 |
| Journey Dates | ‒ 7 Aug 1945 |
| Post War Details | |
| Medals |
1939-45 Star Pacific Star War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
Had completed year 8 studies. Electoral Roll entries: 1936 - 1943 at Roleystone, orchard hand
War Service
Immediately after the war commenced, Max offered his services to the RAAF. On enlistment his initial mustering was as a Service Policeman and he participated in the Service Police Course No. 20 run by No. 1 Recruit Depot RAAF at Laverton between 19 August and 29 September 1940, receiving an average of 75% across the subjects
Max was reclassified as a Leading Aircraftman on 2 Sep 1941 while employed as a driver, in particular for the Commanding Officer of No. 1 Recruit Depot RAAF at Laverton, before being sent to the No. 1 Embarkation Depot RAAF at Ascot Vale on
Max undertook a 12 week No. 55 Fitter D.M.T. course from 7 June to 27 August 1943 at No. 3 School of Technical Training RAAF. he completed the course gaining a 70% result.
From 14 February until 22 April 1944 Max undertook the Fitter Works Course at the No. 1 Engineering School, passing with a grade of 69.4%. This was followed from 25 Apr until 23 May 1944 with further training at the Works Training Unit at Lara, this time scoring a mark of 75%.
During 1941 Max married Mary Passmore in Perth. Mary died on 24 Jun 2000 in Albany. They had one child.
At the conclusion of the war Max volunteered to serve in the "Interim Force" for a further two years from 24 Jan 1946. Discharged on 2 Sep 1947
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 at Emu Point, transport driver; 1954 - 1968 at 431 Albany highway, Albany, manager, and no occupation from 1963;
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