DAWS, William Mervyn Perth

William Daws was a Fitter 11A at 1 W.A.G.S from May 1943 to December 1944. He completed a Liberator Conversion Course [Fitter 11A] at Point Cook Victoria from 18 of December 1944 to 5 January 1945. William Daws was a Winding Engine Driver in his civil occupation employed by the Sons of Gwalias Limited Mine W.A. and the Great Boulder Gold Mine. Whilst training in the RAAF William formed a seven piece dance band at No. 4 S.F.T.S. being the leader of the band and the pianist.

Last Name
DAWS
Given Names
William Mervyn Perth
Service Number
17138
Date of Birth
21/11/1911
Birth Location
Perth W.A.
Enlistment Date
01/07/1940
Enlistment Location
Kalgoorlie Western Australia
1Wags Start Date
14/05/1943
Course Details
Other
Finish Date
16/12/1944
Kill Date or Discharge Date
03/10/1945 (Discharged)
Discharge Unit
25 Squadron
Rank
Sergeant
Notes

William Daws was a Fitter 11A at 1 W.A.G.S from May 1943 to December 1944. He completed a Liberator Conversion Course [Fitter 11A] at Point Cook Victoria from 18 of December 1944 to 5 January 1945. William Daws was a Winding Engine Driver in his civil occupation employed by the Sons of Gwalias Limited Mine W.A. and the Great Boulder Gold Mine. Whilst training in the RAAF William formed a seven piece dance band at No. 4 S.F.T.S. being the leader of the band and the pianist.

NAA Status
DIGITIZED
External Links
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