Arthur James JAMIESON

JAMIESON, Arthur James

    Service Number: 68172
    Enlisted: 29 July 1942, Arthur James Jamieson applied for enlistment in the Royal Australian Air Force on 2 June 1942 through No. 2B Mobile Recruiting Unit. He was recommended by the Tamworth Pre‑Selection Committee on 10 June 1942 for final testing and medical examination. A formal notice then directed him to attend No. 2 Recruiting Centre, Woolloomooloo, where he completed interview, medical assessment and aptitude testing on 9 July 1942, and was accepted as a Trainee Group V and placed on the RAAF Reserve. He was formally called up and enlisted at No. 2 Recruiting Centre on 29 July 1942.
    Last Rank: Warrant Officer
    Last Unit: 2 Personnel Depot
    Born: Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia, 17 May 1924
    Home Town: Walcha Road, Walcha, New South Wales
    Schooling: Ingalba Public School, Armidale High School
    Occupation: Station Hand, Police Officer
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    World War 2 Service

    29 Jul 1942: Enlisted Royal Australian Air Force, Aircraftman, 68172, RAAF Recruit Centres, Arthur James Jamieson applied for enlistment in the Royal Australian Air Force on 2 June 1942 through No. 2B Mobile Recruiting Unit. He was recommended by the Tamworth Pre‑Selection Committee on 10 June 1942 for final testing and medical examination. A formal notice then directed him to attend No. 2 Recruiting Centre, Woolloomooloo, where he completed interview, medical assessment and aptitude testing on 9 July 1942, and was accepted as a Trainee Group V and placed on the RAAF Reserve. He was formally called up and enlisted at No. 2 Recruiting Centre on 29 July 1942.
    30 Jul 1942: Involvement Royal Australian Air Force, Aircraftman, 68172, RAAF Recruit Centres, No. 520 Anti Gas Course — 30 July to 13 August 1942 — Completed at No. 2 Recruiting Centre.
    26 Nov 1942: Involvement Royal Australian Air Force, Aircraftman, 68172, No. 279 Training Flight School - 26 October to 26 November 1942 - Distinguished Pass at No. 1 C.S. (IES) Ascot Vale.
    29 Nov 1942: Transferred Royal Australian Air Force, Aircraftman, 2 Embarkation Depot, Posted to 2 Embarkation Depot (2ED) on 29 November 1942 for initial processing and holding duties following enlistment.
    7 Apr 1943: Involvement Royal Australian Air Force, Aircraftman, 68172, Equipment & Maintenance Training No. 129 Jitter I Equipment Bay - 4 January to 7 April 1943 - Pass at No. 1 C.S. (IES) Ascot Vale.
    15 Apr 1943: Transferred Royal Australian Air Force, Aircraftman, Air Gunnery Schools, Transferred from 2 Embarkation Depot to No. 2 Wireless Air Gunners School (2 W.A.G.S.), Parkes, New South Wales on 15 April 1943 to commence air gunnery training. This movement marks the beginning of his aircrew training pathway.
    8 Jul 1943: Promoted Royal Australian Air Force, Leading Aircraftman, Reclassified to Leading Aircraftman (LAC) under POR 50/43 while serving at No. 2 Wireless Air Gunners School (2 W.A.G.S.), Parkes, New South Wales. Prior to this promotion he had been classified as Group V Mechanic on 26 December 1942 (POR 555/42) and Fitter IIE on 8 April 1943 (POR 149/43).
    3 May 1944: Involvement Royal Australian Air Force, Leading Aircraftman, 68172, Operational Training Units - No. 21 Operational Training Course - 6 March to 3 May 1944 - Distinguished Pass at No. 8 O.T.U.
    5 May 1944: Promoted Royal Australian Air Force, Sergeant, No. 1 Operational Training Unit (RAAF) Nhill, Bairnsdale, East Sale, Remustered to Flight Engineer and promoted to Temporary Sergeant (T/Sgt) under POR 46/A44 while serving at No. 1 Operational Training Unit (1 OTU), RAAF Station Bairnsdale, Victoria.
    19 Jun 1944: Transferred Royal Australian Air Force, Sergeant, No. 43 Squadron (RAAF), Transferred to No. 43 Squadron on 19 June 1944 under POR under 43SQ, 39/44.
    5 Nov 1944: Promoted Royal Australian Air Force, Flight Sergeant, No. 43 Squadron (RAAF), Promoted to Temporary Flight Sergeant (T/Flt Sgt) under POR 57/44 while serving with No. 43 Squadron, RAAF, based at Coomalie Creek, Northern Territory.
    5 Nov 1945: Promoted Royal Australian Air Force, Warrant Officer, No. 7 Aircraft Depot Tocumwal, Promoted to Temporary Warrant Officer (T/W.O.) under 7AD 3/46 while serving at No. 7 Aircraft Depot, RAAF Station Tocumwal, New South Wales.
    14 Mar 1946: Discharged Royal Australian Air Force, Warrant Officer, 68172, 2 Personnel Depot, W/O Jamieson was discharged at 2PD located at Bradfield Park, Sydney, New South Wales on 14 March 1946, with the RAAF trade of Flight Engineer.

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