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Granted 6 days leave in March 1943 soon after he transferred to the AIF, he returned a day late for which he was admonished and lost the day's pay. From 27 Sep 1943 until 3 Oct 1943 he was evaluated for selection to join the 1st Australian Parachute Battalion, but appears not to have been chosen. On 22 Oct 1943 he was appointed Lance Corporal, having been granted Efficiency Pay from 1 Jul 1943. | Granted 6 days leave in March 1943 soon after he transferred to the AIF, he returned a day late for which he was admonished and lost the day's pay. From 27 Sep 1943 until 3 Oct 1943 he was evaluated for selection to join the 1st Australian Parachute Battalion, but appears not to have been chosen. On 22 Oct 1943 he was appointed Lance Corporal, having been granted Efficiency Pay from 1 Jul 1943. | ||
| − | On 12 May 1944 he entrained for Sydney, and on his arrival reverted to Private, joining the 16th Australian Infantry training Battalion on 8 Jun 1944. On 11 Sep 1944 he transferred to the 1st Australian Training Centre and on 20 Nov 1944 he joined the 2nd/12th Australian Commando Squadron. Bill embarked aboard the [[SS Charles ]] in Cairns on 25 Apr 1945 for Morotai, landing there on 9 May 1945. On 31 May 1945 he embarked on LCI 1075 for North West Borneo. There, on 26 Nov 1945 he was transferred t the 2nd/4th Australian Pioneer Battalion, and on 17 Dec 1945 he was transferred again, this time to the 2nd/48th Transport Platoon. | + | On 12 May 1944 he entrained for Sydney, and on his arrival reverted to Private, joining the 16th Australian Infantry training Battalion on 8 Jun 1944. On 11 Sep 1944 he transferred to the 1st Australian Training Centre and on 20 Nov 1944 he joined the 2nd/12th Australian Commando Squadron. Bill embarked aboard the [[SS Charles Xxxxxxxx]] in Cairns on 25 Apr 1945 for Morotai, landing there on 9 May 1945. On 31 May 1945 he embarked on LCI 1075 for North West Borneo. There, on 26 Nov 1945 he was transferred t the 2nd/4th Australian Pioneer Battalion, and on 17 Dec 1945 he was transferred again, this time to the 2nd/48th Transport Platoon. |
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==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
| − | + | Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1977 at 253 Irymple road, Karragullen, orchardist. Does not appear to have married. | |
===Notes=== | ===Notes=== | ||
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[[Category:Catholic ww2]] | [[Category:Catholic ww2]] | ||
[[Category:2nd/12th Australian Commando Squadron]] | [[Category:2nd/12th Australian Commando Squadron]] | ||
| − | [[Category:Returned to Australia]] | + | [[Category:Returned to Australia ww2]] |
[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 19 Jan 1922 |
| Place of Birth | Victoria Park, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 20 years, 5 months |
| Description | 5'8½" (1.74m) tall ; ; fair complexion ; blue eyes ; light brown hair ; scar on left thigh |
| Occupation | Orchardist |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Omeo Orchard, Karragullen, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr John Henne Meagher |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | WX29450 |
| Date of Enlistment | 8 Jul 1942 |
| Rank | Trooper |
| Unit/Formation | 2nd/12th Australian Commando Squadron |
| Medals |
Pacific Star War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
Prior to enlisting in the 2nd AIF Bill was called up for full time duty with the Citizens Military Forces and was a member of the 10th Light Horse Regiment (Militia) from 5 Jan until 7 Jul 1942 when he transferred to the AIF, albeit remaining with the 10th Light Horse.
War Service
Granted 6 days leave in March 1943 soon after he transferred to the AIF, he returned a day late for which he was admonished and lost the day's pay. From 27 Sep 1943 until 3 Oct 1943 he was evaluated for selection to join the 1st Australian Parachute Battalion, but appears not to have been chosen. On 22 Oct 1943 he was appointed Lance Corporal, having been granted Efficiency Pay from 1 Jul 1943.
On 12 May 1944 he entrained for Sydney, and on his arrival reverted to Private, joining the 16th Australian Infantry training Battalion on 8 Jun 1944. On 11 Sep 1944 he transferred to the 1st Australian Training Centre and on 20 Nov 1944 he joined the 2nd/12th Australian Commando Squadron. Bill embarked aboard the SS Charles Xxxxxxxx in Cairns on 25 Apr 1945 for Morotai, landing there on 9 May 1945. On 31 May 1945 he embarked on LCI 1075 for North West Borneo. There, on 26 Nov 1945 he was transferred t the 2nd/4th Australian Pioneer Battalion, and on 17 Dec 1945 he was transferred again, this time to the 2nd/48th Transport Platoon.
On 12 Feb 1946 he embarked at Labuan for Brisbane aboard the SS Kings Point Victory, disembarking on 24 Feb 1946. Bill was posted to a number of holding units until he was discharged on 3 Jul 1946.
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1977 at 253 Irymple road, Karragullen, orchardist. Does not appear to have married.
Notes