Norman Lang MCKELLAR

MCKELLAR, Norman Lang

    Service Number: QX4490
    Enlisted: 3 November 1939
    Last Rank: Captain
    Last Unit: Special List
    Born: BRISBANE, , 24 April 1918
    Home Town: Annerley, Brisbane, Queensland
    Schooling: Brisbane Boys Grammar School, Queensland, Australia
    Occupation: Clerk
    Died: 22 September 1985, aged 67 years, cause of death not yet discovered, place of death not yet discovered
    Cemetery: Tamworth Lincoln Grove Memorial Gardens and Crematorium
    PLOT Peace Lawn, P--039

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    World War 2 Service

    3 Nov 1939: Involvement Captain, QX4490
    3 Nov 1939: Enlisted
    3 Nov 1939: Enlisted QX4490
    3 Nov 1939: Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, QX4490, Enlisted in the 6th Division, 2nd AIF at Kelvin Grove, Brisbane, on 3 November 1939. Allocated service number QX4490. Occupation recorded as clerk (Brisbane City Council). Next of kin listed as Eric Norman McKellar (father). Attested before A.G. Bailey.
    8 Dec 1939: Promoted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Sergeant, 2nd/3rd Field Ambulance, Promoted to the rank of Acting Sergeant on 8 December 1939. Promotion recorded on the B103 service and casualty form.
    15 Jan 1940: Promoted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Sergeant, 2nd/3rd Field Ambulance, Promoted to the rank of Sergeant on 15 January 1940. Promotion recorded on the B103 service and casualty form.
    4 May 1940: Embarked Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Sergeant, QX4490, 2nd/3rd Field Ambulance, Embarked from Sydney on H.T.X.1 on 8 July 1940 for overseas service. Recorded on the B103 service and casualty form.
    11 Oct 1940: Embarked Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Sergeant, QX4490, 2nd/3rd Field Ambulance, Disembarked in the United Kingdom at Gourock, Scotland, on 11 October 1940 following embarkation from Sydney on H.T.X.1. Recorded on the B103 service and casualty form.
    12 Nov 1940: Transferred Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Sergeant, HQ AIF Depots UK (AIF) , Taken on strength of Headquarters, AIF (United Kingdom) and attached to 2/3 Australian Field Ambulance. Recorded on the B103 service and casualty form.
    27 Nov 1940: Promoted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Warrant Officer Class 2, HQ AIF Depots UK (AIF) , Promoted to Warrant Officer (Temporary) on 27 November 1940. Recorded on the B103 service and casualty form.
    6 Jan 1941: Transferred Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Warrant Officer Class 2, HQ AIF Depots UK (AIF) , Disembarked in the Middle East and taken on strength from Headquarters, Australian 4th (AIF Middle East) on 6 January 1941. Recorded on the B103 service and casualty form.
    18 Jan 1941: Transferred Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Warrant Officer Class 2, HQ AIF Depots UK (AIF) , Disembarked in the Middle East and taken on strength from Headquarters, Australian 4th (AIF Middle East) on 18 January 1941. Recorded on the B103 service and casualty form.
    13 Sep 1941: Transferred Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Warrant Officer Class 2, 9th Division Headquarters, Serving with Headquarters, 9th Australian Division. Recorded on the B103 service and casualty form.
    13 Dec 1941: Transferred Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Warrant Officer Class 2, 9th Division Headquarters, Taken on strength of Headquarters, 9th Australian Division from 20th Australian Infantry Training Battalion on 13 December 1941. Recorded on the B103 service and casualty form.
    31 Jan 1943: Transferred Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Warrant Officer Class 2, 9th Division Headquarters, Embarked from the Middle East for return to Australia on 31 January 1943. Recorded on the B103 service and casualty form (reported 15 March 1943).
    25 Feb 1943: Transferred Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Warrant Officer Class 2, 9th Division Headquarters, Disembarked in Melbourne from overseas service on 25 February 1943. Administrative authority: Land Headquarters (LHQ). Parent formation: Headquarters, 9th Australian Division. Recorded on the B103 service and casualty form (reported 15 March 1943).
    21 Mar 1943: Transferred Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Warrant Officer Class 2, 9th Division Headquarters, Taken on strength of the Plot Libraria (Plotting and Library Section) component of Headquarters, 9th Australian Division, effective 21 March 1943. Administrative entry recorded on 27 March 1943 and confirmed on 18 July 1943. Recorded on the B103 service and casualty form.
    7 Sep 1943: Promoted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Lieutenant, Australian Army Medical Corps (WW2), Appointed to the commissioned rank of Lieutenant on 7 September 1943 by authority of AIF Command (Blake), SOMS Area. Recorded on the B199 continuation sheet under promotions.
    21 Sep 1943: Transferred Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Warrant Officer Class 2, Australian Army Medical Corps (2nd AIF), Transferred from Headquarters, 9th Australian Division to the Australian Army Medical Corps (AAMC) on 21 September 1943 in accordance with YRO 419/43. Recorded on the B103 service and casualty form as a corps conversion posting.
    21 Mar 1945: Promoted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Captain, Special List, Promoted to the commissioned rank of Captain on 21 March 1945. Recorded on the B199 officer service sheet under promotions.
    16 Nov 1945: Discharged QX4490
    16 Nov 1945: Discharged
    11 Nov 1946: Discharged Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Captain, QX4490, Special List, Termination of AIF appointment effective 11 April 1946. Authority 7405 dated 23 April 1946. This entry marks the completion of his wartime service and final discharge from the Australian Imperial Force. Recorded on the B199 officer service sheet.

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