Leonard James Burton

Leonard James Burton

Personal Information
Date of Birth	17 May 1898
Place of Birth	Moonta, South Australia
Death	25 Aug 1965, aged 67
Place of Death	Third road, Armadale, Western Australia
Age at Enlistment	43 years, 10 months
Description	5'8½" (1.74m) tall ; 140lbs 63.503 kg ; medium complexion ; blue eyes ; brown hair ; scar on left knee
Occupation	Motor Mechanic
Religion	Church of England
Address	Armadale, Western Australia
Next of Kin	Wife , Mrs. Marguerite Burton
Military Information
Reg Number	W67677
Date of Enlistment	22 Mar 1942
Rank	Private
Unit/Formation	2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion
Post War Details
Fate	Remained in Australia

Leonard James Burton

Plaque Information
Date of Birth	17 May 1898
Age at Death	67 years
Transcription	In Loving Memory of Leonard James Burton Born 1898 Died 25/08/1965 Aged 67 Years

Pre War

Electoral Roll entries: 1922 at 133 Campbell street, Kalgoorlie, engine-driver; 1931 at Fourth road, Armadale, motor mechanic; 1936 - 1943 at Third road, Armadale, motor mechanic

During 1925 Leonard had married Marguerite (Madge) Jenkins (1903 - 1942) in Esperance. Madge died on 3 May 1942 in Armadale.

War Service

On 22 Mar 1942 Leonard enlisted in the militia and was posted to the 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion. During 1943 Leonard married Patricia Joyce Bickle (1921 - 2003). Patricia died on 1 May 2003, aged 81 in Armadale. On 1 May 1945 Leonard's records show that he was transferred to the Reserve on 1 May 1945.

Post War

Electoral Roll entries: 1954 - 1963 at Third road, Armadale, motor mechanic. During 1951 Leonard married Shirley Angell ?