William Henry (Bill) PENBERTHY

PENBERTHY, William Henry

Service Number: B/1767
Enlisted: 15 April 1940
Last Rank: Seaman
Last Unit: HMAS Moreton
Born: Brisbane, Queensland , 15 October 1917
Home Town: Cannon Hill, Brisbane, Queensland
Occupation: Labourer

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World War 2 Service

15 Apr 1940: Enlisted Royal Australian Navy, Seaman, B/1767, HMAS Penguin (IV) 1939-1940/HMAS Brisbane 1940-1942/HMAS Moreton (I) 1942-1994 (Depot)
15 Apr 1940: Enlisted Able Seaman, B/1767, HMAS Moreton, (originally commissioned as HMAS Penguin IV).
21 Dec 1942: Transferred Able Seaman, HMAS Hobart (I)
22 Aug 1944: Transferred Royal Australian Navy, HMAS Madang - Joiner duties, New Guinea Area.
13 Jun 1946: Discharged B/1767, HMAS Moreton, Joiner IV.
13 Jun 1946: Discharged Royal Australian Navy, Seaman, B/1767, HMAS Penguin (IV) 1939-1940/HMAS Brisbane 1940-1942/HMAS Moreton (I) 1942-1994 (Depot)
Date unknown: Involvement Able Seaman, B/1767

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