Difference between revisions of "Thomas Russell"
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| placeofdeath = Wyalkatchem, Western Australia | | placeofdeath = Wyalkatchem, Western Australia | ||
| enlistmentage = 39 years, 7 months | | enlistmentage = 39 years, 7 months | ||
− | | description = | + | | description = 5'11" (1.80m) tall; weight 196lbs; dark complexion, blue eyes, black hair |
− | | height = | + | | height = 5'11" (1.80m) |
− | | weight = | + | | weight = 196lbs |
− | | complexion = | + | | complexion = dark |
− | | eyes = | + | | eyes = blue |
− | | hair = | + | | hair = black |
| descriptionnote = | | descriptionnote = | ||
− | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Main Roads employee |
− | | religion = | + | | religion = Church of England |
− | | address = Armadale, Western Australia | + | | address = Seventh road, Armadale, Western Australia |
| relation = Wife | | relation = Wife | ||
− | | nextofkin = Mrs Gladys Rita Russell | + | | nextofkin = Mrs. Gladys Rita Russell |
| regnumber = W63450 | | regnumber = W63450 | ||
| enlistmentdate = 22 Jun 1942 | | enlistmentdate = 22 Jun 1942 | ||
− | | rank = | + | | rank = Private |
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On 7 Dec 1911, nine year old Thomas arrived in Fremantle aboard ''SS Zealandic'' from Liverpool. His father, mother and older brother and sister accompanied him. | On 7 Dec 1911, nine year old Thomas arrived in Fremantle aboard ''SS Zealandic'' from Liverpool. His father, mother and older brother and sister accompanied him. | ||
− | During | + | During 1930 Tom married Gladys Rita Retallack (1907 - 1981). They had 4 children including James (Jim) Stanley Russell (1930 - 2015) and Thomas Ernest Russell (1939 - ). |
Electoral Roll entries: 1931 at 203 Anzac road, Balkatta, labourer; 1943 at 71 Seventh road, Armadale, contractor | Electoral Roll entries: 1931 at 203 Anzac road, Balkatta, labourer; 1943 at 71 Seventh road, Armadale, contractor | ||
==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
− | + | Enlisted at Claremont in the Volunteer Defence Corps on 22 Jun 1942. No other records. | |
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[[Category:CMF ww2]] | [[Category:CMF ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Born England ww2]] | [[Category:Born England ww2]] | ||
− | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Main Roads employee ww2]] |
− | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Church of England ww2]] |
− | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion]] |
− | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] |
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[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] |
Revision as of 23:53, 19 May 2021
Pre War
On 7 Dec 1911, nine year old Thomas arrived in Fremantle aboard SS Zealandic from Liverpool. His father, mother and older brother and sister accompanied him.
During 1930 Tom married Gladys Rita Retallack (1907 - 1981). They had 4 children including James (Jim) Stanley Russell (1930 - 2015) and Thomas Ernest Russell (1939 - ).
Electoral Roll entries: 1931 at 203 Anzac road, Balkatta, labourer; 1943 at 71 Seventh road, Armadale, contractor
War Service
Enlisted at Claremont in the Volunteer Defence Corps on 22 Jun 1942. No other records.
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1968 at Seventh road, Armadale, contractor;
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