Difference between revisions of "Ernest Charles Allen"
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| placeofdeath = Kelmscott, Western Australia | | placeofdeath = Kelmscott, Western Australia | ||
| enlistmentage = 44 years, 9 months | | enlistmentage = 44 years, 9 months | ||
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'10" (1.78m) tall; fair complexion, hazel eyes and fair hair |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5'10" (1.78m) |
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| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = fair |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = hazel |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = fair |
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| occupation = Labourer | | occupation = Labourer | ||
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During 1922 Ernest married Amelia Florence Neilson. Amelia died on 30 Jun 2014 in Kelmscott. | During 1922 Ernest married Amelia Florence Neilson. Amelia died on 30 Jun 2014 in Kelmscott. | ||
==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| − | Enlisted at Swanbourne on 23 Jul 1941 where he was taken on strength by the [[5th Australian Garrison Battalion]]. On | + | Enlisted at Swanbourne on 23 Jul 1941 where he was taken on strength by the [[5th Australian Garrison Battalion]]. On 13 May 1942 Ernest was transferred to the [[29th Australian Garrison Battalion]]. Classed as proficient and therefore entitled to proficiency pay on 1 Jul 1943, on 5 Apr 1944 he was transferred to [[5th Australian Base Workshop]]. Six days later on 12 Apr 1944 he was released to the 110th Australian Base Hospital for an appointment. |
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| + | Ernest was discharged at Claremont on 27 Jun 1944, he had been released early for essential service work (Armadale Road Board). | ||
==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1958 at Clarke road, Armadale, labourer; | Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1958 at Clarke road, Armadale, labourer; | ||
Revision as of 21:22, 5 April 2021
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 12 Nov 1896 |
| Place of Birth | Jarrahdale, Western Australia |
| Death | 6 Oct 1958, aged 62 |
| Place of Death | Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 44 years, 9 months |
| Description | 5'10" (1.78m) tall ; ; fair complexion ; hazel eyes ; fair hair |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs Amelia Florance Allen |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W26618 |
| Date of Enlistment | 30 Jul 1941 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 29th Australian Garrison Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
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| Headstone Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 12 Nov 1896 |
| Place of Birth | Jarrahdale, Western Australia |
| Date of Death | 6 October 1958 |
| Age at Death | 62 years |
| Additional Names | Amelia Florence Allen |
| Transcription | In loving memory of Amelia Florence Allen dear wife & mother died 23rd September 1947 aged 48 years also Ernest Charles loved husband and father died 6th October 1958 aged 62 years R.I.P. |
Pre War
Electoral Roll entries: 1918 at Kelmscott, farm hand; 1925 at Armadale, labourer; 1931 - 1943 at Clarke road, Armadale, labourer.
During 1922 Ernest married Amelia Florence Neilson. Amelia died on 30 Jun 2014 in Kelmscott.
War Service
Enlisted at Swanbourne on 23 Jul 1941 where he was taken on strength by the 5th Australian Garrison Battalion. On 13 May 1942 Ernest was transferred to the 29th Australian Garrison Battalion. Classed as proficient and therefore entitled to proficiency pay on 1 Jul 1943, on 5 Apr 1944 he was transferred to 5th Australian Base Workshop. Six days later on 12 Apr 1944 he was released to the 110th Australian Base Hospital for an appointment.
Ernest was discharged at Claremont on 27 Jun 1944, he had been released early for essential service work (Armadale Road Board).
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1958 at Clarke road, Armadale, labourer;
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