Difference between revisions of "Robert Traill-Nash"
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| dateofbirth = 22 Feb 1891 | | dateofbirth = 22 Feb 1891 | ||
| placeofbirth = Dumbarton, Scotland | | placeofbirth = Dumbarton, Scotland | ||
| − | | death = 22 June 1960 | + | | death = 22 June 1960, aged 69 |
| placeofdeath = Kelmscott, Western Australia | | placeofdeath = Kelmscott, Western Australia | ||
| enlistmentage = 49 years, 6 months | | enlistmentage = 49 years, 6 months | ||
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| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Ships Cabinet-maker |
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Presbyterian |
| − | | address = Kelmscott, Western Australia | + | | address = "Glen Eland", Albany road, Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| − | | relation = Mrs Eliza Traill-Nash | + | | relation = Mrs Eliza Gertrude Traill-Nash |
| nextofkin = Wife | | nextofkin = Wife | ||
| − | | regnumber = W235188 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=5874175 W235188] |
| enlistmentdate = 26 Aug 1940 | | enlistmentdate = 26 Aug 1940 | ||
| rank = Sapper | | rank = Sapper | ||
| unit = [[7th Workshop and Park Company]] | | unit = [[7th Workshop and Park Company]] | ||
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| + | ==Early Life== | ||
| + | Robert Traill-Nash was born c1879 at the Royal Perth Hospital. His father was William Nash, was born in Dumbarton Scotland. His mother was Sarah Traill. | ||
| − | + | ==WW1 Service== | |
| − | + | Robert had served in the Division Ammunition Column in France. | |
==Pre World War II== | ==Pre World War II== | ||
| − | Robert married Eliza Gertrude Green on 7 May 1919, in Moora. The couple lived on Albany Highway in Kelmscott on a property called 'Glen Eland', where the family had an orchard. They operated a business from the property as ''R. Traill-Nash & Son, Nurserymen''. | + | Robert married Eliza Gertrude Green on 7 May 1919, in Moora. The couple lived on Albany Highway in Kelmscott on a property called 'Glen Eland', where the family had an orchard. They operated a business from the property as ''R. Traill-Nash & Son, Nurserymen''. Robert and Eliza had three children Clyde (b. 1920), Rupert, and Eric (b.1925). |
| − | Robert and Eliza had | ||
==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| − | + | Robert was enlisted on 26 Aug 1940 despite his age to make use of his cabinet making skills in the [[7th Workshop & Park Company]]. During March, May and September 1941 Robert was granted leave for 6 days each time, before transferring to the [[Western Command Recruit Reception & General Details Depot]] for discharge on 22 May 1942, ''Having reached the age of retirement". | |
==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
| + | Robert and Eliza continued to live on Albany Highway Kelmscott after Robert returned from WWII. | ||
===Notes=== | ===Notes=== | ||
| − | Robert | + | Robert and Eliza's children Rupert and Clyde were successful in their chosen fields, and Eric was very active in the Kelmscott community. |
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[[Category:Born Scotland ww2]] | [[Category:Born Scotland ww2]] | ||
[[Category:7th Workshop and Park Company]] | [[Category:7th Workshop and Park Company]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Ships Cabinetmaker ww2]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Presbyterian ww2]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Saint Mary-in-the-Valley Cemetery]] | [[Category:Saint Mary-in-the-Valley Cemetery]] | ||
[[Category:St Mary North]] | [[Category:St Mary North]] | ||
[[Category:St Mary North Row A]] | [[Category:St Mary North Row A]] | ||
[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:30, 20 October 2021
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 22 Feb 1891 |
| Place of Birth | Dumbarton, Scotland |
| Death | 22 June 1960, aged 69 |
| Place of Death | Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 49 years, 6 months |
| Occupation | Ships Cabinet-maker |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Address | "Glen Eland", Albany road, Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Mrs Eliza Gertrude Traill-Nash , Wife |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W235188 |
| Date of Enlistment | 26 Aug 1940 |
| Rank | Sapper |
| Unit/Formation | 7th Workshop and Park Company |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
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| Headstone Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | Not known |
| Additional Names | Eliza Gertrude Traill-Nash |
| Transcription | In Loving Memory of Robert Traill-Nash. Died 22nd June 1960. And his dearly loved wife Eliza Gertrude. Died 16th Sept 1966. |
Contents
Early Life
Robert Traill-Nash was born c1879 at the Royal Perth Hospital. His father was William Nash, was born in Dumbarton Scotland. His mother was Sarah Traill.
WW1 Service
Robert had served in the Division Ammunition Column in France.
Pre World War II
Robert married Eliza Gertrude Green on 7 May 1919, in Moora. The couple lived on Albany Highway in Kelmscott on a property called 'Glen Eland', where the family had an orchard. They operated a business from the property as R. Traill-Nash & Son, Nurserymen. Robert and Eliza had three children Clyde (b. 1920), Rupert, and Eric (b.1925).
War Service
Robert was enlisted on 26 Aug 1940 despite his age to make use of his cabinet making skills in the 7th Workshop & Park Company. During March, May and September 1941 Robert was granted leave for 6 days each time, before transferring to the Western Command Recruit Reception & General Details Depot for discharge on 22 May 1942, Having reached the age of retirement".
Post War
Robert and Eliza continued to live on Albany Highway Kelmscott after Robert returned from WWII.
Notes
Robert and Eliza's children Rupert and Clyde were successful in their chosen fields, and Eric was very active in the Kelmscott community.