Dougal Sleith
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 Dougal, Peter & Malcolm Sleith later in life | |
| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 23 Jul 1901 |
| Place of Birth | Holytown, Lanarkshire, Scotland |
| Death | 19 Oct 1987, aged 86 |
| Place of Death | Mt Lawley, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 41 years, 3 months |
| Description | 5'10" (1.78m) tall ; ; medium complexion ; blue eyes ; dark brown hair ; scar on right wrist |
| Occupation | Brickmaker |
| Religion | Plymouth Bretheren |
| Address | 8 South Crescent, Byfod, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs. Annie Allen Sleith |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | F/V 140 |
| Date of Enlistment | 29 Oct 1942 |
| Rank | Able Seaman |
| Ships Served On | |
| Ship Name | HMAS Leeuwin |
| Tour Dates | 29 Oct 1942 ‒ 18 Nov 1943 |
| Ship Name | HMAS Geraldton |
| Tour Dates | 19 Nov 1943 ‒ 26 Nov 1943 |
| Ship Name | HMAS Leeuwin |
| Tour Dates | 27 Nov 1943 ‒ 8 Mar 1944 |
| Ship Name | HMAS Geraldton |
| Tour Dates | 9 Mar 1944 ‒ 29 Jun 1944 |
| Ship Name | HMAS Leeuwin |
| Tour Dates | 30 Jun 1944 ‒ 16 Jul 1944 |
| Ship Name | HMAS Geraldton |
| Tour Dates | 17 Jul 1944 ‒ 4 Mar 1945 |
| Ship Name | HMAS Leeuwin |
| Tour Dates | 5 Mar 1945 ‒ 21 May 1945 |
| Ship Name | HMAS Geraldton |
| Tour Dates | 22 May 1945 ‒ 21 Jun 1945 |
| Ship Name | HMAS Leeuwin |
| Tour Dates | 22 Jun 1945 ‒ 4 Dec 1945 |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
| Monument(s) |
Byford WW2 Honour Roll ANZAC Memorial Park (Byford) |
| Medals |
War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
Dougal departed the UK on 6 Sep 1923 aged 22 aboard SS Barrabool. On 5 Dec 1925 he married Annie Allen Balfour (1902 - 1968). They had a daughter Annie Miller Sleith (1927 - 2015).
Electoral Roll entries: 1925 at Upper Blackwood, farm assistant; 1931 - 1937 at Byford, brickmaker
War Service
Dougal was mobilised on 29 Oct 1942 and posted to HMAS Leeuwin. Sadly his records do not mention what role he had in the service. He appears to have been based at HMAS Leeuwin for most of his service life, with short stints aboard HMAS Geraldton.
Post War
Annie died in Byford on 19 Aug 1968, aged 66
Electoral Roll entries: 1943 - 1972 at Byford, brickmaker; 1977 - 1980 at 1/551 William street, Mt Lawley
Notes
Dougal made application for a war pension in 1953, but it was rejected.