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| + | | dateofbirth = 11 Oct 1902 | ||
| + | | placeofbirth = Nottingham, England | ||
| + | | death = 16 Sep 1983, aged 80 | ||
| + | | placeofdeath = Ferndale, Western Australia | ||
| + | | enlistmentage = 39 years, 5 months | ||
| + | | description = 6' (1.83m) tall; weight 174lbs; fair complexion, grey eyes, fair hair | ||
| + | | height = 6' (1.83m) | ||
| + | | weight = 174lbs | ||
| + | | complexion = fair | ||
| + | | eyes = grey | ||
| + | | hair = fair | ||
| + | | descriptionnote = scar on right thigh | ||
| + | | occupation = Orchardist | ||
| + | | religion = Church of England | ||
| + | | address = Peet road, Roleystone, Western Australia | ||
| + | | relation = Wife | ||
| + | | nextofkin = Mrs Dolores Pauline Beales | ||
| + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=5890861 W67663] | ||
| + | | enlistmentdate = 22 Mar 1942 | ||
| + | | rank = Private | ||
| + | | unit = [[2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion]] | ||
| + | | fate1 = Remained in Australia | ||
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| + | ==Early Life== | ||
| + | George was born in Nottingham and emigrated at age 20 to Australia with his parents and siblings aboard the ''SS Largs Bay'', arriving in Fremantle on 22 Mar 1923. He had settled in Roleystone, by the age of 21. His middle name of 'Walker' was in honour of his paternal grandmother, Eliza Aitken Beales (nee Walker). | ||
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| + | Married [[Dolores Paulina Beales|Dolores Canaletich]] of Roleystone on 15 March, 1926. <ref> [http://www.kenphillips.org.uk/FamHistData2-o/p26.htm#i28086 'George Walker Beales details at Ken Phillips genealogy site'] </ref>. Delores died on 6 Sep 1989 aged 81 in Armadale. | ||
| + | The couple had three children including sons Brian (1926 - 2014) and Arthur Geoffrey (1930 - 2017). | ||
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| + | Electoral Roll entries: 1931 - 1943 at 'Keithfield' Orchard, Roleystone, orchardist | ||
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| + | ==War Service== | ||
| + | Enlisted on 22 Mar 1942 in Armadale and posted to the [[2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion]]. After 2 years and 91 days he was discharged as medically unfit on 20 Jun 1944 | ||
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| + | ==Post War== | ||
| + | Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1958 at 'Keithfield' Orchard, Roleystone; 1963 - 1980 at 3106 Albany highway, Armadale, retired | ||
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| + | ==Community Contribution== | ||
| + | George was a founding member, and first President, of the Roleystone-Karragullen Cricket Club, suggesting the formation of the club in March 1950 and providing £12 in funding to go towards equipment.<ref> [https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/149679068 'Roleystone Notes -South Western Advertiser - 9 March 1950'] </ref> | ||
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|headstonetranscription=In Loving Memory of George Walker Beales Born Died 16/09/1983 Aged 80 Years | |headstonetranscription=In Loving Memory of George Walker Beales Born Died 16/09/1983 Aged 80 Years | ||
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| + | ==Notes== | ||
| + | '''George Walker Beales''' (11 October 1902 - 16 September 1983), was the eldest son of [[George Beales|George]] and [[Emily Beales]]. | ||
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 11 Oct 1902 |
| Place of Birth | Nottingham, England |
| Death | 16 Sep 1983, aged 80 |
| Place of Death | Ferndale, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 39 years, 5 months |
| Description |
6' (1.83m) tall ; 174lbs 78.925 kg ; fair complexion ; grey eyes ; fair hair ; scar on right thigh |
| Occupation | Orchardist |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Peet road, Roleystone, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs Dolores Pauline Beales |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W67663 |
| Date of Enlistment | 22 Mar 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Contents
Early Life
George was born in Nottingham and emigrated at age 20 to Australia with his parents and siblings aboard the SS Largs Bay, arriving in Fremantle on 22 Mar 1923. He had settled in Roleystone, by the age of 21. His middle name of 'Walker' was in honour of his paternal grandmother, Eliza Aitken Beales (nee Walker).
Married Dolores Canaletich of Roleystone on 15 March, 1926. [1]. Delores died on 6 Sep 1989 aged 81 in Armadale. The couple had three children including sons Brian (1926 - 2014) and Arthur Geoffrey (1930 - 2017).
Electoral Roll entries: 1931 - 1943 at 'Keithfield' Orchard, Roleystone, orchardist
War Service
Enlisted on 22 Mar 1942 in Armadale and posted to the 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion. After 2 years and 91 days he was discharged as medically unfit on 20 Jun 1944
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1958 at 'Keithfield' Orchard, Roleystone; 1963 - 1980 at 3106 Albany highway, Armadale, retired
Community Contribution
George was a founding member, and first President, of the Roleystone-Karragullen Cricket Club, suggesting the formation of the club in March 1950 and providing £12 in funding to go towards equipment.[2]
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| Plaque Information | |
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| Date of Birth | Not known |
| Age at Death | 80 years |
| Transcription | In Loving Memory of George Walker Beales Born Died 16/09/1983 Aged 80 Years |
Notes
George Walker Beales (11 October 1902 - 16 September 1983), was the eldest son of George and Emily Beales.