Difference between revisions of "William Randall Foggon"
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| nextofkin = Mr William Foggon | | nextofkin = Mr William Foggon | ||
| − | | regnumber = WX1052 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=6453629 WX1052] |
| enlistmentdate = 23 Nov 1939 | | enlistmentdate = 23 Nov 1939 | ||
| rank = Private | | rank = Private | ||
| unit = 2nd/11th (City of Perth) Australian Infantry Battalion | | unit = 2nd/11th (City of Perth) Australian Infantry Battalion | ||
| − | | embarkationdatefrom = | + | | embarkationdatefrom = 20 Apr 1940 |
| − | | embarkationdateto = | + | | embarkationdateto = 19 May 1940 |
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| − | | embarkedshipnote = | + | | embarkedshipnote = Fremantle to Kantana, Egypt |
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| − | | dateofreturnfrom = | + | | dateofreturnfrom = 18 Jun 1945 |
| − | | dateofreturnto = | + | | dateofreturnto = 24 Jul 1945 |
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==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| − | Enlisted at Subiaco and was allocated to the 2/11 Battalion, 6th Division. On 30 Nov 1939 they transferred to the eastern states to join the rest of their Division. On 12 Dec 1939 at Rutherford, NSW, Bill was charged with overstaying his leave, and fined 5 shillings (50cents). At Greta, north east of Newcastle, NSW, on 1 Jan 1940 he was late returning from leave and was fined 10 shillings ($1), and forfeited a day's pay. | + | Enlisted at Subiaco and was allocated to the 2/11 Battalion, 6th Division. On 30 Nov 1939 they transferred to the eastern states to join the rest of their Division. On 12 Dec 1939 at Rutherford, NSW, Bill was charged with overstaying his leave, and fined 5 shillings (50cents). At Greta, north east of Newcastle, NSW, on 1 Jan 1940 he was late returning from leave and was fined 10 shillings ($1), and forfeited a day's pay. |
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| + | On 20 April 1940 they departed from Fremantle for Egypt, where ten days after their arrival Bill was involved in an accident at Gaza Ridge resulting in fracturs to his ribs and clavicle. Hospitalised in the [[2nd/1st Australian General Hospital]] until 14 Jun 1940 when he was released to duty. On 23 Jun 1940 Bill was charged at Kilo 89 with "Conduct to the prejudice of good order and military discipline in that he committed a nuisance outside the canteen", For which he was, the next day fined 5 shillings (50 cents). | ||
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| + | On 31 Mar 1941, Bill was remustered as a Group III Driver, and with the rest of his unit he embarked in Alexandria for service in Greece. On 18 Apr 1941 he was admitted to hospital with urethritis and later evacuated to a Holding Hospital. On 2 Jun 1941 he was reported as missing in Greece, and on 21 Jun 1941 he was confirmed as being a prisoner of war. | ||
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| + | Released from captivity, on 13 May 1945 he deplaned in the UK, as a recovered POW, and he marched in to the 1st AIF Transit Camp. On 18 Jun 1945 he embarked on J11 in England for Sydney, where he arrived on 24 Jul 1945. | ||
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| + | On 19 Dec 1945 he faced a series of civil charges in Western Australia: Speeding on 12 Nov 1945 - fined £4 and 3 shillings for costs; No Driver's Licence £1 and 3 shillings costs; Negligent driving £1 and 14 shillings and sixpence ($1.45); No Driver's Licence £1 plus 3 shillings costs. | ||
Discharged 23 Jan 1946 | Discharged 23 Jan 1946 | ||
Revision as of 14:44, 14 March 2019
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 23 Jan 1918 |
| Place of Birth | Haviton Hill, England |
| Age at Enlistment | 21 years, 11 months |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Smail's Mill, Karragullen, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr William Foggon |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | WX1052 |
| Date of Enlistment | 23 Nov 1939 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 2nd/11th (City of Perth) Australian Infantry Battalion |
| Date of Embarkation | 20 Apr 1940 ‒ 19 May 1940 |
| Ship Embarked On | HMT Y3 Nevasa Fremantle to Kantana, Egypt |
| Date of Return | 18 Jun 1945 ‒ 24 Jul 1945 |
| Ship Returned On | J11 England to Sydney |
| Fate |
POW Returned to Australia |
Pre War
War Service
Enlisted at Subiaco and was allocated to the 2/11 Battalion, 6th Division. On 30 Nov 1939 they transferred to the eastern states to join the rest of their Division. On 12 Dec 1939 at Rutherford, NSW, Bill was charged with overstaying his leave, and fined 5 shillings (50cents). At Greta, north east of Newcastle, NSW, on 1 Jan 1940 he was late returning from leave and was fined 10 shillings ($1), and forfeited a day's pay.
On 20 April 1940 they departed from Fremantle for Egypt, where ten days after their arrival Bill was involved in an accident at Gaza Ridge resulting in fracturs to his ribs and clavicle. Hospitalised in the 2nd/1st Australian General Hospital until 14 Jun 1940 when he was released to duty. On 23 Jun 1940 Bill was charged at Kilo 89 with "Conduct to the prejudice of good order and military discipline in that he committed a nuisance outside the canteen", For which he was, the next day fined 5 shillings (50 cents).
On 31 Mar 1941, Bill was remustered as a Group III Driver, and with the rest of his unit he embarked in Alexandria for service in Greece. On 18 Apr 1941 he was admitted to hospital with urethritis and later evacuated to a Holding Hospital. On 2 Jun 1941 he was reported as missing in Greece, and on 21 Jun 1941 he was confirmed as being a prisoner of war.
Released from captivity, on 13 May 1945 he deplaned in the UK, as a recovered POW, and he marched in to the 1st AIF Transit Camp. On 18 Jun 1945 he embarked on J11 in England for Sydney, where he arrived on 24 Jul 1945.
On 19 Dec 1945 he faced a series of civil charges in Western Australia: Speeding on 12 Nov 1945 - fined £4 and 3 shillings for costs; No Driver's Licence £1 and 3 shillings costs; Negligent driving £1 and 14 shillings and sixpence ($1.45); No Driver's Licence £1 plus 3 shillings costs.
Discharged 23 Jan 1946
Post War
Notes
Brother George Anthony Foggon W74828 & WX 22828 also served.
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