Difference between revisions of "Harry Eric Nairn"
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| placeofdeath = Byford, Western Australia | | placeofdeath = Byford, Western Australia | ||
| enlistmentage = 39 years old | | enlistmentage = 39 years old | ||
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'8" (1.73m) tall; weight 156lbs; fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair, scars on his back. |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5'8" (1.73m) |
| − | | weight = | + | | weight = 156lbs |
| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = fair |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = blue |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = fair |
| − | | descriptionnote = | + | | descriptionnote = scars on back |
| − | | occupation = Farmer | + | | occupation = Dairy Farmer |
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Methodist |
| address = Byford, Western Australia | | address = Byford, Western Australia | ||
| relation = Wife | | relation = Wife | ||
| − | | nextofkin = Mrs Dorothy Bain Nairn | + | | nextofkin = Mrs. Dorothy Bain Nairn |
| − | | regnumber = w67686 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=5891020 w67686] |
| enlistmentdate = 22 Mar 1942 | | enlistmentdate = 22 Mar 1942 | ||
| rank = Private | | rank = Private | ||
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==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| − | + | On 22 Mar 1942 Harry enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps and was allocated to the [[2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion]]. On 1 Jul 1942 Harry was promoted Corporal in 'D' Company based on Armadale. From 16 - 23 Aug he attended a Demolition School at Guildford, and on 23 Sep 1942 he was promoted Lance Sergeant, before reverting to Private at his own request on 25 May 1944. On 1 May 1945 Harry was placed on the Reserve. | |
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==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
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[[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Born WA ww2]] | [[Category:Born WA ww2]] | ||
| − | [[Category:Farmer ww2]] | + | [[Category:Dairy Farmer ww2]] |
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:methodist 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 03:33, 18 April 2021
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 3 Mar 1903 |
| Place of Birth | Cardup, Western Australia |
| Death | 27 Aug 1990, aged 87 |
| Place of Death | Byford, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 39 years old |
| Description |
5'8" (1.73m) tall ; 156lbs 70.76 kg ; fair complexion ; blue eyes ; fair hair ; scars on back |
| Occupation | Dairy Farmer |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Address | Byford, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs. Dorothy Bain Nairn |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | w67686 |
| Date of Enlistment | 22 Mar 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
Between 1908 and 1917 Harry was a student at the Mundijong and Beenup schools, On 2 Sep 1933 Harry married Dorothy Bain Pike (1910 - 1979). They had four children including Peter William Nairn (1934 - 2016).
Electoral Roll entries: 1931 - 1943 at Cardup, farmer
War Service
On 22 Mar 1942 Harry enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps and was allocated to the 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion. On 1 Jul 1942 Harry was promoted Corporal in 'D' Company based on Armadale. From 16 - 23 Aug he attended a Demolition School at Guildford, and on 23 Sep 1942 he was promoted Lance Sergeant, before reverting to Private at his own request on 25 May 1944. On 1 May 1945 Harry was placed on the Reserve.
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1972 at Cardup, Byford, 1977 - 1980 at Nettleton road, Byford, farmer
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