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THATCHER, Bertram Vincent
Personal Details
| Service Number: | 21601 |
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| Enlisted: | 16 August 1937 |
| Last Rank: | Leading Seaman |
| Last Unit: | HMAS Lonsdale (Depot / Base) |
| Born: | Maidenhead, England, 24 October 1920 |
| Home Town: | Rose Park, South Australia |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Not yet discovered |
| Died: | Heart Attack, Victoria, Australia, 1988 |
| Cemetery: | Not yet discovered |
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Service History
World War 2 Service
| 16 Aug 1937: | Enlisted Royal Australian Navy, Leading Seaman, 21601 | |
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| 16 Aug 1937: | Enlisted Royal Australian Navy, Ordinary Seaman, 21601, Enlisted at Melbourne, Victoria |
World War 1 Service
| 7 Sep 1939: | Promoted Royal Australian Navy, Able Seaman, HMAS Vampire I |
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World War 2 Service
| 1 Sep 1946: | Promoted Royal Australian Navy, Leading Seaman, HMAS Quiberon | |
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| 23 Oct 1950: | Discharged Royal Australian Navy, Leading Electrical Mechanic (Weapons Radio), 21601, HMAS Lonsdale (Depot / Base) | |
| 23 Oct 1950: | Discharged Royal Australian Navy, Leading Seaman, 21601 | |
| Date unknown: | Involvement Leading Electrical Mechanic (Weapons Radio), 21601, Royal Australian Navy |
Personal Stories
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Carol Foster
Son of Albert Edward Thatcher and Edith Emily Thatcher nee Vincent of Rose Park, Adelaide, SA
Husband of Mavis Jean Thatcher nee Wiles of James Street, Moonee Ponds, Victoria. Bertram and Mavis married in Victoria in 1944c
He died while walking along the street to the shops
Biography contributed by Carol Foster
While serving in the Mediterranean area he took part in the Battles of Matapan, Crete and evacuation of Greece.
Medals: 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star, War Medal, Defence Medal, Australian Service Medal