PINNINGTON, Lewis Vincent William
Service Number: | 26069 |
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Enlisted: | 18 March 1940, Adelaide |
Last Rank: | Sergeant |
Last Unit: | Southern Area Headquarters (RAAF) |
Born: | Port Vincent, SA, 30 May 1912 |
Home Town: | Glenelg, Holdfast Bay, South Australia |
Schooling: | Camden and St. Leonard Schools |
Occupation: | Mechanic and Wood Cutter |
Died: | Adelaide, SA, 5 April 1962, aged 49 years, cause of death not yet discovered |
Cemetery: |
North Brighton Cemetery, S.A. |
Memorials: |
World War 2 Service
18 Mar 1940: | Involvement Sergeant, 26069 | |
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18 Mar 1940: | Enlisted Adelaide | |
18 Mar 1940: | Enlisted Royal Australian Air Force, Sergeant, 26069 | |
2 Nov 1945: | Discharged Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Sergeant, Southern Area Headquarters (RAAF) |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Faithe Jones
Son of Mr and Mrs W. PINNINGTON of Birkenhead, SA. Married and with one son, Lewis resided at 60 Hastings Street, Glenelg. He was educated at Camden and St. Leonards Schools and played football for Glenelg 'B', and has won cups and trophies. He was employed by South Ray Amplifiers prior to enlisting in February 1940. Four brothers served in the Great War. He is described as having a bright disposition and is very popular.