Kenneth Stuart Thomson

  General Notes:

World War 2 Service Record
Name THOMSON, KENNETH STUART 
Service Royal Australian Air Force 
Service Number 28127 
Date of Birth 30 Sep 1916
Place of Birth TIBOOBURRA, NSW 
Date of Enlistment 3 Jul 1940 
Locality on Enlistment TIBOOBURRA 
Place of Enlistment BROKEN HILL 
Next of Kin THOMSON, FANNY 
Date of Discharge 30 Nov 1945
Rank Sergeant 
Posting at Discharge 14 MOBILE WORKS SQUADRON 
WW2 Honours and Gallantry None for display
Prisoner of War No 
Copyright Commonwealth of Australia 2002.

Mt Stuart Station
Tibooburra
29th May 1940
To
Flying Officer R. Shannon Dovey,
of 5 A Recruiting Centre
of R.A.A.F.
Broken Hill
Dear Sir,
I hereby apply for enlistment for service in the R.A.A.F. as a trainee for a Fitter + Turner. I have not had any previous training in this line, but am willing to learn.
I am 23 years of age, 5ft 8 and a half inches in height, and 9 stone in weight.
Hoping to hear from you in the near future.
Yours Faithfully
Ken Stuart Thomson
Mt Stuart Stn
Tibooburra
N. S. W.

Kenneth Stuart Thomson enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force on 3 July 1940. His next of kin was his wife Fanny Gertrude Thomson, c/- Mr George Clarke, Bundey St, Magill, S.A. and also his mother Mrs. W. Thomson, 413 Chappie St, Broken Hill, N.S.W.
The Certificate of Medical Examination describes Kenneth as: - Age - 23 years 9 months, Height - 5 feet 7 and a half inches, Weight - 117 pounds, Chest Measurement - 29and a half/33 inches, Complexion - fresh, Eyes - brown, Hair - brown and religious denomination - Church of England. Wounds, Scars, or Distinctive Marks: - 1” Lin. Scar Ant. Asp. Left Wrist. Boil Scar Ant. Asp. Left Hand.
4” Oval Scar Ext. Asp Right Arm. Half Inch Transparent Scar Centre Forehead. Scars Right Knee.


9th June 1940
To whom it may concern: -
I have known Mr. Kenneth Thomson for a period of six months, during which time the sterling qualities of his character have made a deep impression on me.
His honesty and trustworthiness are a password with all those who have come in contact with him, while his adaptability to different modes of life, conditions, and work is remarkable. I have pleasure in recommending Mr. Thomson to anyone. Knowing that whatever job he undertakes, however responsible it may be, will be done in an efficient and intelligent manner.
Yours Faithfully
L. W. Shields
Teacher In Charge
Public School
Tibooburra

Boulbia Station,
Milparinka,
Via Broken Hill
June 10th 1940
To whom it may concern -
This is to certify that I have known Mr. Ken Thomson all his life.
For a considerable time he has been employed by the Milparinka Pastures Protection Board, as Border Crossing Inspector.
I have no hesitation in remommending him to anyone requiring the services of a steady, clean living young man.
A, McClure JP
Chairman Milparinka
P. P. Board.
The Broken Hill Police had to fill out a Police Check. Ken had no charges against him and on the form was the following passage: - Kenneth Stuart THOMPSON is known to me and I can say that he is a sober, honest and respectable man. He has been recently appointed a Justice of Peace.

On the form that was filled out when Kenneth was interviewed the following note was made at the bottom of the page: -
Tidy & neat appearance. Nervous throughout interview. Country type. Has good references. Honest & industrious sort of chap. Suitable. J. Templeton A/Sgt 18/6/1940.
The Trade Test section was filled out as: -
Not sufficient knowledge for Trainee Mechanic. Suitable for enlistment as Aircrafthand.

On the 20/3/1941 Kenneth applied for REMUSTER: -
Herewith application to be considered for remuster to Driver Motor Transport, my present mustering being that of Aircrafthand.
In applying for such remuster I feel that my ability would be of the standard necessary for such a consideration.
Previous to joining the R.A.A.F. I had eight years experience driving Motor Cars and Trucks, and practically all my experience being in the Central parts of Australia where every possible difficulty is met with, the nearest garage being over two hundred miles distant. My duties at all times being of a satisfactory nature to my Employer.
My reason for applying to this remuster is that I understand that there is a shortage of Transport Drivers on the Station.
No. 28127 Ken S Thomson IAC
Mustering - AIRCRAFTHAND
The application was approved on 23/3/1941

Ken was charged with the following that happened on the 2/6/1941 at Laverton, Victoria: - AFA Section 40 : Neglect to the prejudice of good order & Air Force disipline in that he negligently drove a Service tender (c8507) in reverse causing it to break a fire hydrant situated in front of the station P.O., the cost of repair of which is not less than 7 pound. He was awarded a deduction from ordinary pay of 1 pound.
Ken completed the Recruit Drill Course from 4/7/1040 to 30/7/1940, No. 62 Trainee Group 2 Fitter Course from 24/5/1942 to 17/7/1942. He completed a No. 11 Fitter D.M.T. Conversion Course from 16/7/1942 until 11/9/1942 and a No. 3 Fitter D.M.T. Diesel Tractor Drivers Cours from 1/1/1943 to 22/1/1943 and passed all courses.
Ken was discharged on 30/11/1945 and received the 1939-45 Star and Pacific Star Medals

  Noted events in his life were:

• Education: Church Of England.

Kenneth married Fanny Gertrude on 20 Dec 1941. (Fanny Gertrude was born circa 1920.)