William Hooton
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 20 Dec 1904 |
| Place of Birth | Bolton L:anes, England |
| Age at Enlistment | 37 years, 7 months |
| Description | 5'8" (1.73 m) tall ; ; medium complexion ; brown eyes ; black hair |
| Occupation | Brick worker |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Bradshaw road, Byford, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs. Margaret A Hooton |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 81521 |
| Date of Enlistment | 1 Aug 1942 |
| Rank | Leading Aircraftman |
| Unit/Formation | RAAF Base Pearce |
| 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
Pri to enlisting, Bill had married Margaret Ann on 11 Sep 1930 and they had three children, a (son Ronald William Ray), born 19 Feb 1931; and a daughter (Marrion Ann) born 27 Jul 1932. Another daughter (Marjoie) was born on 24 May 1944.
War Service
Bill enlisted in the RAAF at No. 4 RAAF Recruiting Centre on 1 Aug 1942, mustered as a Guard. The same day he was sent to No. 4 Recruit Depot RAAF at Pearce to undertake No. P175 Recruit Drill Course from 2 Aug to 23 Aug 1942.
Bill was posted to No. 2 Mobile Works Squadron RAAF on 22 Sep 1942, where on 8 Dec 1942 he was re-mustered as a Butcher. As a result he was then on 21 Dec 1942 posted to RAAF Base Pearce.On 1 Jul 1944 Bill was appointed Acting Corporal, reverting to LAC on 22 Sep 1944. He remained at Pearce until his final posting on 4 Dec 1945 was to the No. 5 Personnel Depot RAAF where he was discharged on 9 Dec 1944 to return to his civil occupation (Inspector with the Metropolitan Milk Board).
Post War
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