Valda Joy Newton

Valda Joy Newton

Personal Information
Date of Birth	18 Dec 1925
Place of Birth	Kelmscott, Western Australia
Death	26 May 1976, aged 50
Place of Death	Mt Lawley, Western Australia
Age at Enlistment	18 years, 4 months
Description	5'3" (1.60m) tall ; ; olive complexion ; blue eyes ; brown hair
Occupation	Shop assistant
Religion	Church of England
Address	9 Crandon street, Fremantle, Western Australia
Next of Kin	Father , Mr. Basil William Robert Newton
Military Information
Reg Number	WF38000
Date of Enlistment	19 May 1944
Rank	Private
Unit/Formation	7th Australian Advanced Ordnance Depot
Post War Details
Fate	Remained in Australia

Pre War

Had completed 7 years schooling.

War Service

Val enlisted in the Australian Women's Army Service at Claremont on 19 May 1944

discharged 8 Aug 1946

Post War

Electoral Roll entries: 1949 at 282 Hay street, waitress;