Difference between revisions of "William Albert Nicholls"
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| death = 27 Sep 1992 | | death = 27 Sep 1992 | ||
| placeofdeath = Ashfield, Western Australia | | placeofdeath = Ashfield, Western Australia | ||
| − | | enlistmentage = | + | | enlistmentage = 27 years, 2 months |
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5' 8½" (1.74m) tall;fair cxomplexion, grey blue eyes, sandy hair, with an appendix scar. |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5' 8½" (1.74m) |
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| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = fair |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = grey blue |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = sandy |
| − | | descriptionnote = | + | | descriptionnote = Appendix scar |
| occupation = Farm hand | | occupation = Farm hand | ||
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Methodist |
| − | | address = Kelmscott, Western Australia | + | | address = River road, Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| relation = Wife | | relation = Wife | ||
| − | | nextofkin = Mrs Nancy Nicholls | + | | nextofkin = Mrs Nancy Eileen Nicholls |
| − | | regnumber = WX36822 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=6368406 W38979 & WX36822] |
| − | | enlistmentdate = 10 Jul 1943 | + | | enlistmentdate = 21 Feb 1942 & 10 Jul 1943 |
| rank = Sapper | | rank = Sapper | ||
| unit = [[8th Australian Mechanical Equipment Company]] | | unit = [[8th Australian Mechanical Equipment Company]] | ||
| − | | 1stembarkationdatefrom= | + | | 1stembarkationdatefrom= 23 Aug 1945 |
| − | | 1stembarkationdateto= | + | | 1stembarkationdateto= 1 Sep 1945 |
| − | | 1sttransportembarked= | + | | 1sttransportembarked= SS Bontekoe |
| − | | 1sttransportnote= | + | | 1sttransportnote= Sydney to Lae, New Guinea |
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| − | + | | 1stdateofreturnfrom= 23 Dec 1945 | |
| − | + | | 1stdateofreturnto= 29 Dec 1945 | |
| − | + | | 1sttransportreturn= SS Lidsard | |
| − | + | | 1sttransportreturnnote= Lae, New Guinea to Brisbane | |
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| − | | medal1 = | + | | medal1 = 1939-45 Star |
| − | | medal2 = | + | | medal2 = Pacific Star |
| − | | medal3 = | + | | medal3 = Defence Medal |
| − | | medal4 = | + | | medal4 = War Medal 1939-45 |
| + | | medal5 = Australian Sevice Medal 1945-75 | ||
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During 1938 Bill married Nancy Eileen Whitford (1912 - 1988) | During 1938 Bill married Nancy Eileen Whitford (1912 - 1988) | ||
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==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| + | Prior to enlisting in the CMF on 21 Feb 1942, Bill had served with the Volunteer Defence Corps (VDC). He was called up for full time duty with the from 13 Apr 1942 until 9 Mar 1943 | ||
| + | CMF - 8 Mar 1943 | ||
| + | 2nd AIF 9 Mar 1943 - | ||
| + | Darwin 21 Jan 1943 to 14 Dec 1944 | ||
| + | NG 23 Aug 1945 - 29 Dec 1945. | ||
discharged 25 Jan 1946 | discharged 25 Jan 1946 | ||
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[[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Born WA ww2]] | [[Category:Born WA ww2]] | ||
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Farm hand ww2]] |
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Methodist ww2]] |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Returned to Australia ww2]] |
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[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
Revision as of 23:50, 1 March 2023
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 21 Dec 1914 |
| Place of Birth | Canning Mills, Western Australia |
| Death | 27 Sep 1992 |
| Place of Death | Ashfield, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 27 years, 2 months |
| Description | 5' 8½" (1.74m) tall ; ; fair complexion ; grey blue eyes ; sandy hair ; Appendix scar |
| Occupation | Farm hand |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Address | River road, Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs Nancy Eileen Nicholls |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W38979 & WX36822 |
| Date of Enlistment | 21 Feb 1942 & 10 Jul 1943 |
| Rank | Sapper |
| Unit/Formation | 8th Australian Mechanical Equipment Company |
| Military Movement | |
| 1st Departure from Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 23 Aug 1945 ‒ 1 Sep 1945 |
| Transport Details | SS Bontekoe Sydney to Lae, New Guinea |
| Return to Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 23 Dec 1945 ‒ 29 Dec 1945 |
| Transport Details | SS Lidsard Lae, New Guinea to Brisbane |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
1939-45 Star Pacific Star Defence Medal War Medal 1939-45 Australian Sevice Medal 1945-75 |
Pre War
During 1938 Bill married Nancy Eileen Whitford (1912 - 1988)
War Service
Prior to enlisting in the CMF on 21 Feb 1942, Bill had served with the Volunteer Defence Corps (VDC). He was called up for full time duty with the from 13 Apr 1942 until 9 Mar 1943
CMF - 8 Mar 1943
2nd AIF 9 Mar 1943 -
Darwin 21 Jan 1943 to 14 Dec 1944
NG 23 Aug 1945 - 29 Dec 1945.
discharged 25 Jan 1946
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1963 Dale, farm hand; On 18 Mar 1969 Bill secured a temporary labouring job in Narrogin with the West Australian Government Railways. On 27 Jul 1969 he was made permanent.1977 - 1980 at 15 Fisher street, Ashfield, railway employee
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