Bernice Lydia Hand
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 28 Apr 1925 |
| Place of Birth | Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Death | 30 Oct 2020, aged 95 |
| Place of Death | Bull Creek, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 19 years, 3 months |
| Description |
5'2" (1.58m) tall ; 108lbs 48.988 kg ; fair complexion ; brown eyes ; dark brown hair ; scar on left knee |
| Occupation | Shop assistant |
| Religion | Breteren |
| Address | Victoria Park, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Mother , Mrs Jenny Hand |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 113286 |
| Date of Enlistment | 26 Jul 1944 |
| Rank | Aircraftwoman |
| Unit/Formation | No. 4 Stores Depot RAAF |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
| Medals |
War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
Parents were John Alfred hand and Jenny Bolton.
War Service
Bernice enlisted on 26 Jul 1944 at No. 4 RAAF Recruiting Centre, mustered as an Equipment Assistant. SHe was sent to No. 3 WAAAF Training Depot RAAF the same day to join the No. 36 Recruit Drill COurse which concluded on 23 Aug 1944. On 2 Sep 1944 Bernice was posted to No. 1 Engineering School RAAF in Melbourne, but on 22 Oct 1944 she had returned to Western Australia to join No. 10 Stores Depot RAAF at Merredin.
On 29 Jan 1945 Bernice was transferred to the HQ Western Area RAAF, and remained with them until 8 May 1945 when she was posted to No. 4 Stores Depot RAAF at Maylands. This was her last active unit as on 11 Jun 1945 she was posted to No. 5 Personnel Depot RAAF who discharged her the following day - 12 Jun 1945 on compassionate grounds.
Post War
During 1949 Bernice married Leonard Ernest Norris in Perth. Leonard died on 10 Jun 1982, aged 61 at Willetton. They had a son.
Electoral Roll entry: 1949 at 24 Mint street, Victoria Park, shop assistant; 1958 at 145 Moolyeen avenue, Brentwood; 1963 - 1972 at 68 Moolyeen road, Brentwood; 1980 at 33 Iandra way, Willetton, manageress.
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