Difference between revisions of "Alfred Septimus Martin"
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| placeofdeath = Perth, Western Australia | | placeofdeath = Perth, Western Australia | ||
| enlistmentage = 58 years, 7 months | | enlistmentage = 58 years, 7 months | ||
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'10" (1.78m) tall; weight 202lbs; fair complexion, blue eyes and grey hair. |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5'10" (1.78m) |
| − | | weight = | + | | weight = 202lbs |
| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = fair |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = blue |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = grey |
| descriptionnote = | | descriptionnote = | ||
| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Butcher |
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Church of England |
| address = Kelmscott, Western Australia | | address = Kelmscott, Western Australia | ||
| relation = Wife | | relation = Wife | ||
| − | | nextofkin = Mrs Hilda Martin | + | | nextofkin = Mrs. Hilda Maud Martin |
| − | | regnumber = W90832 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=5893200 W90832] |
| enlistmentdate = 26 Apr 1942 | | enlistmentdate = 26 Apr 1942 | ||
| rank = Private | | rank = Private | ||
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==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| − | + | On 19 Apr 1942 at Armadale, Alfred enlisted in the Volunteer defence Corps and was posted to the [[3rd (Swan) VDC Battalion]]. On 28 Feb 1943 he was transferred tot he [[2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion]] and his service terminated on 24 Jan 1944. | |
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discharge date is unknown | discharge date is unknown | ||
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[[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Born WA ww2]] | [[Category:Born WA ww2]] | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Butcher ww2]] |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Church of England ww2]] |
[[Category:2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion]] | [[Category:2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion]] | ||
[[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
Revision as of 01:08, 14 April 2021
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 25 Sep 1883 |
| Place of Birth | Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Death | 26 Jan 1956 |
| Place of Death | Perth, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 58 years, 7 months |
| Description |
5'10" (1.78m) tall ; 202lbs 91.626 kg ; fair complexion ; blue eyes ; grey hair |
| Occupation | Butcher |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs. Hilda Maud Martin |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W90832 |
| Date of Enlistment | 26 Apr 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
On 11 Oct 1916 Alfred married Hilda Maude Buckingham (1893 - 1953) in St Mary in the Valley Church, Kelmscott. Hilda died on 15 Jan 1953. They had five children including: Elsia May Martin (1918 - 1993); Alfred Henry Martin (1923 - 1993); and Colin Stanley martin (1933 - 1993).
Electoral Roll entries: 1906 - 1918 at Kelmscott, farmer; 1925 - 1930 at Buckingham's Siding, Collie, teamster; 1931 - 1943 at Kelmscott, farmer;
War Service
On 19 Apr 1942 at Armadale, Alfred enlisted in the Volunteer defence Corps and was posted to the 3rd (Swan) VDC Battalion. On 28 Feb 1943 he was transferred tot he 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion and his service terminated on 24 Jan 1944.
discharge date is unknown
Post War
Electoral Roll entries:
Notes