Difference between revisions of "Raymond George Bunney"
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Following the completion of the course Ray was transferred on 8 Nov 41 to the [[No. 1 Engineering School RAAF]] from 30 Nov 41 - 27 Feb 1942 where he participated in No 94 Flight Riggers Course Ascot Vale. On 5 Mar 1942 he was posted to [[No. 2 Elementary Flying Training School RAAF]] Archerfield | Following the completion of the course Ray was transferred on 8 Nov 41 to the [[No. 1 Engineering School RAAF]] from 30 Nov 41 - 27 Feb 1942 where he participated in No 94 Flight Riggers Course Ascot Vale. On 5 Mar 1942 he was posted to [[No. 2 Elementary Flying Training School RAAF]] Archerfield | ||
26 Apr 1942 [[No. 7 Elementary Flying Training School RAAF]] 1 Jun 1942 promoted LAC Western Junction, Tasmania | 26 Apr 1942 [[No. 7 Elementary Flying Training School RAAF]] 1 Jun 1942 promoted LAC Western Junction, Tasmania | ||
− | 25 Aug 1942 [[No. 1 Engineering School RAAF]] 27 Aug 1942 - 28 Oct 1942 Fitter IIA Conversion Course - AC 1 Ascot | + | 25 Aug 1942 [[No. 1 Engineering School RAAF]] 27 Aug 1942 - 28 Oct 1942 Fitter IIA Conversion Course - AC 1 Ascot Vale |
2 Nov 1942 [[No. 1 Aircraft Depot RAAF]] Laverton | 2 Nov 1942 [[No. 1 Aircraft Depot RAAF]] Laverton | ||
13 Jun 1944 [[No. 2 Personnel Depot RAAF]] | 13 Jun 1944 [[No. 2 Personnel Depot RAAF]] | ||
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15 Nov 1945 [[No. 111 Air Sea Rescue Flight RAAF]] | 15 Nov 1945 [[No. 111 Air Sea Rescue Flight RAAF]] | ||
4 Dec 1945 [[1 RPP]] | 4 Dec 1945 [[1 RPP]] | ||
− | 7 Feb 1946 [[5 | + | 7 Feb 1946 [[No. 5 Personnel Depot RAAF]] |
Revision as of 15:39, 25 June 2021
Personal Information | |
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Date of Birth | 15 Jan 1914 |
Place of Birth | Kelmscott, Western Australia |
Death | 24 Dec 2006, aged 92 |
Place of Death | Greenwood, Western Australia |
Age at Enlistment | 27 Years, 6 months |
Occupation | Truck Driver |
Religion | Church of England |
Address | Kununoppin, Western Australia |
Next of Kin | Father , Mr. Archibald Bunney |
Military Information | |
Reg Number | 45501 |
Date of Enlistment | 7 Aug 1941 |
Rank | Leading Aircraftman |
Unit/Formation | No. 111 Air Sea Rescue Flight RAAF |
Post War Details | |
Medals |
1939-45 Star Pacific Star War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
Electoral Roll entries: 1936 - 1943 at Wilson street, Kununoppin, labourer; Ray had worked for the Road, Health and Vermin Board, Kununoppin - Trayning for 6 years
War Service
Although Ray's RAAF enlistment papers mention that he had served with the Army Service Corp's A Section AASC Supply Column with Army No. W32924 for 3 months immediately prior to enlisting in the RAAF, no record can yet be found of it. On 7 Aug 1941 Ray enlisted in the RAAF and was sent to No. 4 Recruit Depot RAAF Pearce. Basic drill training out of the way, Ray on 25 Aug 1941 was transferred to the Perth based No. 5 School of Technical Training RAAF for the No 107 Trainee Technical Fitter from 28 Aug to 10 Nov 41. No 107 Trainee Tech Fitter Course.
Following the completion of the course Ray was transferred on 8 Nov 41 to the No. 1 Engineering School RAAF from 30 Nov 41 - 27 Feb 1942 where he participated in No 94 Flight Riggers Course Ascot Vale. On 5 Mar 1942 he was posted to No. 2 Elementary Flying Training School RAAF Archerfield
26 Apr 1942 No. 7 Elementary Flying Training School RAAF 1 Jun 1942 promoted LAC Western Junction, Tasmania
25 Aug 1942 No. 1 Engineering School RAAF 27 Aug 1942 - 28 Oct 1942 Fitter IIA Conversion Course - AC 1 Ascot Vale
2 Nov 1942 No. 1 Aircraft Depot RAAF Laverton
13 Jun 1944 No. 2 Personnel Depot RAAF
4 Sep 1944 No. 1 Aircraft Depot RAAF 1 Feb 1943 promoted LAC
22 Jan 1945 No. 2 Personnel Depot RAAF
19 Feb 1943 1 RPP 15 Jun 1944 - 15 Jun - 28 Aug 1944 Successfully completed No 28A Junior NCOs Course (Distinguished pass
9 Apr 1945 10 R & SU
15 Nov 1945 No. 111 Air Sea Rescue Flight RAAF
4 Dec 1945 1 RPP
7 Feb 1946 No. 5 Personnel Depot RAAF
Overseas 9 Apr 1945 to 12 Dec 1945 (4 Jan 1946) Ray was discharged on 7 Feb 1946
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1972 at Kununoppin, labourer; 1977 - 1980 at 6 Erskine place, City Beach; Ray married Elizabeth Hilary Crawford ?? and the had two children.
Notes
Military records use "Bunny", Electoral Roll, and burial records "Bunney".