Ken Hicks statement of Service

Ken Hicks statement of Service

Personal details with dates, awards, promotions and conduct.

One-page typewritten document

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MHicksDK[Ser#-DoB]-151001-05

Copy of:
CERTIFIED TRUE STATEMENT OF SERVICE
EX CHF. TECH D.S.K. HICKS (0574954)

Enlisted into the Royal Airforce, 6th September 1938
Reason for discharge – Surplus to requirements in trade
Trade on discharge - Aircraft Fitter Airframes
Overall Conduct – Exemplary

Current Engagement

Date of Enlistment – 06-09-1938
Service Commences, Age 18 – 05-02-1940
Enlisted to – 05-02-1952
Re-engaged to 55th Birthday – 05-02-1977

Particulars of Medals

Defence – 1946
End of War – 1946
Coronation – 1953
L.S. & G.C. Medal – 08-09-1956
Royal Victoria Medal (Silver) – 02-12-1960

Promotions
Aircraft Apprentice – 06-09-1938
Substantive Ranks
AC2 – 02-07-1940
AC1 – 01-01 1941
LAC – 01-05-1942
CPL – 01-12-1944
CPL TECH – 01-05-1951
A/SGT/PD – 22-12-1952
SUB SGT – 01-06-1953
CH/TECH – 01-05-1954

Overall Conduct – Exemplary
Punishment – No Entry Recorded
Detentions – No Entry Recorded