Keith James Buckingham
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 20 Aug 1920 |
| Place of Birth | Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Death | 22 Feb 2002 |
| Place of Death | Carmel, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 20 years 7 months |
| Occupation | Farm hand |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Roleystone road, Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Mother , Mrs. Emma Buckingham |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W9022 |
| Date of Enlistment | 6 Mar 1941 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 16th Australian Infantry Battalion (Cameron Highlanders Regiment) |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
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| Headstone Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 20 August 1920 |
| Age at Death | 82 years |
| Additional Names |
Darryl Keith Buckingham Kevin Murray Buckingham Pearl Amelia Buckingham |
| Transcription | Buckingham Keith James 20.August 1920 - 22 February 2002. Buckingham nee Bell Pearl Amelia 12 January 1917 - 23 February 2003 |
Pre War
On 21 Jun 1941 Keith married Pearl Amelia Bell (1917 - 2003) in Kelmscott. They had three sons and a daughter, including Kevin Murray Buckingham (1943 - 2013); and Daryl Keith Buckingham (1945- 1949).
War Service
Mobilised on 6 Mar 1941, Keith was a member of the 16th Australian Infantry Battalion (Cameron Highlanders Regiment). Between 17 Jul and 30 Sep 1941 he attended a training course, and on its conclusion he was called up for full time duty on 1 Oct 1941. On 1 Nov 1942 Keith was detached to the HQ RAE until 16 Nov 1942. On 21 Feb 1942 his unit was sent to South Australia enroute to the Northern Territory. Before they left South Australia, Keith was admitted to the 101st Australian General Hospital on 29 Mar 1943 with Pharyngitis, before a short period in a convalescent home. On his return to duty he was sent to the Northern Territory where he rejoined his unit on 29 Apr 1943.
From 24 May until 1 Jul 1943 Keith attended a Farm Unit School, and was granted proficiency pay from 1 Jul 1943. On 28 Mar 1944 he was transferred to Western Command Recruit Reception & General Details Depot in Claremont for discharge which occurred on 14 Apr 1944, classified as Essential Services.
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1958 River road, Kelmscott, truck driver; 1963 - 1968 at 1132 Clifton street, Kelmscott, truck driver, later foreman;
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