Lewis Vincent William PINNINGTON

PINNINGTON, Lewis Vincent William

Service Number: 26069
Enlisted: 18 March 1940, Adelaide
Last Rank: Sergeant
Last Unit: Southern Area Headquarters (RAAF)
Born: Port Vincent, SA, 30 May 1912
Home Town: Glenelg, Holdfast Bay, South Australia
Schooling: Camden and St. Leonard Schools
Occupation: Mechanic and Wood Cutter
Died: Adelaide, SA, 5 April 1962, aged 49 years, cause of death not yet discovered
Cemetery: North Brighton Cemetery, S.A.
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World War 2 Service

18 Mar 1940: Involvement Sergeant, 26069
18 Mar 1940: Enlisted Adelaide
18 Mar 1940: Enlisted Royal Australian Air Force, Sergeant, 26069
2 Nov 1945: Discharged Australian Military Forces (Army WW2), Sergeant, Southern Area Headquarters (RAAF)

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Biography contributed by Faithe Jones

Son of Mr and Mrs W. PINNINGTON of Birkenhead, SA.  Married and with one son, Lewis resided at 60 Hastings Street, Glenelg.  He was educated at Camden and St. Leonards Schools and played football for Glenelg 'B', and has won cups and trophies.  He was employed by South Ray Amplifiers prior to enlisting in February 1940.  Four brothers served in the Great War.  He is described as having a bright disposition and is very popular.