Ian Mangan
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 23 Jan 1929 |
| Place of Birth | Lake Grace, Western Australia |
| Death | 27 Apr 2015, aged 86 |
| Place of Death | Narrogin, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 22 years, 6 months |
| Description |
5'10¾" (1.80m) tall ; 159lbs 72.121 kg ; fair complexion ; hazel eyes ; brown hair ; scar on let shin |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | First Avenue, Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Mother , Florence A. Mangan |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 5/400123 |
| Date of Enlistment | 27 Jul 1951 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment |
| Military Movement | |
| 1st Departure from Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 16 May 1942 ‒ 18 May 1952 |
| Transport Details | plane Sydney to Kure, Japan |
| Transfers | |
| Journey Dates | 13 Aug 1952 ‒ 14 Aug 1952 |
| Transport Details | plane Kure, Japan to Pusan, Korea |
| Return to Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 12 May 1953 ‒ 13 May 1953 |
| Transport Details | plane Korea to Iwakuni, Japan |
| Journey Dates | 13 Jun 1953 ‒ 15 Jun 1953 |
| Transport Details | plane Iwakuni, Japan to Sydney |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Monument(s) | Jerramungup Memorial |
| Medals |
Korea Medal United Nations Service Medal for Korea Australian Service Medal 1945-75 Centenary Medal |
Contents
[hide]Pre War
Completed Primary School education to the Intermediate level, and was able to play bagpipes. Prior to enlistment Ian was a labourer employed by the Metropolitan Water Supply which had a depot in Kelmscott.
War Service
On 27 Jul 1951 Ian enlisted in the Special Force Army for a two year term. and was posted to the 6th Recruit Training Company where on 2 Oct 1951 was graded as a Private, 1 Star. On 26 Nov 1951 Ian was posted to the Unallotted list Southern Command before transferring to 2nd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment (2RAR) on 31 Dec 1951.
Transferred to a reinforcement unit, on 16 May 1952 Ian emplaned for Japan via Darwin, deplaning at Ideahuni Japan on 18 May 1952, and on the next day was allocated to 3rd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR), then in Korea. On 13 Aug 1952 Ian embarked in Kure, Japan for Korea, disembarking there on 14 Aug 1952, joining 3 RAR the next day.
From 26 Feb 1953 until 4 Mar 1953 Ian was granted leave in Japan before returning to his battalion. He then on 13 May 1953 emplaned in Korea for Japan to enjoy further leave before he emplaned at Iwakuni, Japan for Sydney to take his discharge. He arrived back in Australia on 13 Jun 1953 and was discharged on 9 Jul 1953 at his own request (Time served).
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1954 Assembler at First Avenue, Kelmscott; 1958 - 1980 Jerramungup, foreman 1998 at "Glen Shiel", Devils Creek road, Gardiner, Western Australia. Mr Mangan was twice Citizen of the Year in Jerramungup Shire (1992, 1999) and was President of the Jerramungup Agricultural Society.
Centenary Medal wording
For Long Service to the Veterans' Community in Jerramungup.
Notes
One of only 3 or 4 men with local connections who served in Korea. Ian was instrumental in working with then Armadale Mayor Linton Reynolds to have a park near where Gerald grew up named after him and a memorial stone installed. For 10 or more years until Ian died the Council conducted a memorial service in the park.
External Links
Facebook Post about Ian Mangan on the Gnowangerup District Identities group