George Ronald (Ron) Collier
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 5 Nov 1913 |
| Place of Birth | Mornington Mills, Western Australia |
| Death | 7 May 1988 |
| Age at Enlistment | 27 years, 8 months |
| Description | 5' 5¾" (1.68m) tall ; ; fair complexion ; blue eyes ; fair hair ; scar on right shin |
| Occupation | Timber worker |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Address | William street, Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr James Collier |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W25597 & WX25675 |
| Date of Enlistment | 31 Jul 1941 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 13th Australian Infantry Brigade |
| Military Movement | |
| 1st Departure from Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 21 Nov 1944 ‒ 26 Nov 1944 |
| Transport Details | USAT Evangaline Darwin to Jacquinot Bay, New Britain |
| Return to Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 20 Jul 1945 ‒ 26 Jul 1945 |
| Transport Details | SS Ormiston Jacquinot Bay to Brisbane |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Pacific Star Defence Medal War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
Electoral Roll entries: 1936 - 1943 Nanga Brook, timber worker. On 1 Apr 1944 he married Alfreda Gertrude Hall (1917 - 1980) in Waroona
War Service
Ron enlisted in the CMF on 31 Jul 1941 at Yarloop and while part time he was allocated to the 16th Australian Infantry Battalion (Cameron Highlanders Regiment). Sent to the Melville camp for training, he was released on 14 Oct 1941. On 17 Dec 1941 he again entered camp and was taken on full time before being detached on 29 Dec 1941 to the 13th Australian Infantry Brigade HQ Defence Platoon. On 7 Jan 1942 he had completed training and was tansferred to the 13th Brigade. During May 1942 he was granted 5 days leave, and on 13 Jul 1942 he was enlisted into the 2nd AIF. A week later (14th February) he entrained in Perth for South Australia where he arrived on 20 Feb 1943. On 1 Mar 1943 he left Adelaide for the Northern Territory, arriving 4 days later where he rejoined his unit. His NOK was changed on 1 Apr 1944 to his wife Alfreda Gertrude nee Hall. On 26 Apr 1944 he was admitted to the 76th Australian Camp Hospital with diarrhoea, before being discharged back to his unit on 28 Apr 1944.
On 21 Nov 1944 he boarded USAT Evangaline in Darwin for Jacquinot Bay on New Britain, disembarking there on 26 Nov 1944. His rfecords next report that on 20 Jul 1945 he boarded SS Ormiston in Jacquinot Bay for Brisbane, disembarking there on 26 Jul 1945. On 13 ASep 1945 he was transferred to the Western Command Recruit Reception & General Details Depot for discharge, which took place on 9 Oct 1945.
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1954 Tallanalla, timber worker; 1963 at Courtney via Karridale, dairy farmer; 1968 - 1980 at 214 Fulham street, Cloverdale, timber worker Son Neville George
Notes
George is buried in Karrakatta Cemetery with his infant daughter Beryl (1948-1948). Alfrea was buried with them o he rdeath (17 May 1990). They had six children.