Lillian Hope Turner
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 13 Feb 1912 |
| Place of Birth | Perth, Western Australia |
| Death | 18 Oct 2000, aged 88 |
| Place of Death | Warwick, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 30 years, 2 months |
| Description |
5'4" (1.63m) tall ; 107lbs 48.534 kg ; medium complexion ; hazel eyes ; light brown hair |
| Occupation | Music teacher |
| Religion | Congregational |
| Address | Jull street, Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Mother , Mrs Ada Turner |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 99574 |
| Date of Enlistment | 21 Apr 1942 |
| Rank | Aircraftwoman |
| Unit/Formation | No. 5 Embarkation Depot RAAF |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
| Medals |
War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
Electoral Roll entries: 1936 - 1943 at Jull street, Armadale. Lillian held a St John's First Aide & Home Nursing Ceqrtificate.
War Service
Lillian enlisted in the WRAAF on 21 Apr 1942 at No. 4 RAAF Recruiting Centre and was mustered as a Sick Quarter Attendant pay grade V. This was to change to pay grade IV on 29 Sep 1942. Posted initially to No. 4 Recruit Depot RAAF until 25 Apr 1942, she began her service on a Recruit's Drill Course at No. 3 WAAAF Training Depot RAAF from 26 Apr until 13 May 1942 at Karrinyup before transferring as a Sick Quarter Attendant to [[No. 2 RAAF Hospital].
However, on 8 Jun 1943 she was transferred to No. 5 Embarkation Depot RAAF, and given she was discharged on 18 Jun 1943, it was to prepare for discharge at her own request rather than prepare to go overseas.
Post War
Lillian's discharge address was Jull street, Armadale. On 7 Aug 1943 Lillian married William McBean Geddes (1921 - 1987) in the Armadale Congregational Church. Bill was a radiographer. They had two children.
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 68 at Jull street, Armadale; 1972 at 35 Prospect road, Armadale; 1977 - 1980 at 20 Rogers lane, Armadale.
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