Difference between revisions of "Robert Keith Blackburn"
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| enlistmentage = 36 years, 5 months | | enlistmentage = 36 years, 5 months | ||
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'7" (1.70m) tall; weight 154lbs; dark complexion, brown eyes, black hair |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5'7" (1.70m) |
| − | | weight = | + | | weight = 154lbs |
| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = dark |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = brown |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = black |
| descriptionnote = | | descriptionnote = | ||
| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Baker |
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Presbyterian |
| − | | address = Armadale, Western Australia | + | | address = Fourth road, Armadale, Western Australia |
| relation = Wife | | relation = Wife | ||
| − | | nextofkin = Mrs Gwendoline Edith Blackburn | + | | nextofkin = Mrs. Gwendoline Edith Blackburn |
| − | | regnumber = W67669 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=5890857 W67669] |
| enlistmentdate = 22 Mar 1942 | | enlistmentdate = 22 Mar 1942 | ||
| rank = Corporal | | rank = Corporal | ||
| − | | unit = 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion | + | | unit = [[2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion]] |
| fate1 = Remained in Australia | | fate1 = Remained in Australia | ||
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On 12 Jan 1929 Robert married Gwendoline Edith Richards in the Leederville Congregational Church | On 12 Jan 1929 Robert married Gwendoline Edith Richards in the Leederville Congregational Church | ||
| − | Electoral Roll entries: 1931 at Byford, master baker; 1936 - 1943 at Fourth road, Armadale, master baker. | + | Electoral Roll entries: 1928 at Fifth road, Armadale, baker; 1931 at Byford, master baker; 1936 - 1943 at Fourth road, Armadale, master baker. |
==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| − | + | Enlisted at Armadale on 22 Mar 1942, and was promoted Corporal at South Perth on 1 Jul 1942. On 22 Sep 1944 he was discharged at Claremont after 2years and 188 days service | |
discharged 22 Sep 1944 | discharged 22 Sep 1944 | ||
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[[Category:Born WA ww2]] | [[Category:Born WA ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Baker ww2]] | [[Category:Baker ww2]] | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Presbyterian ww2]] |
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[[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 4 Oct 1905 |
| Place of Birth | Esperance, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 36 years, 5 months |
| Description |
5'7" (1.70m) tall ; 154lbs 69.853 kg ; dark complexion ; brown eyes ; black hair |
| Occupation | Baker |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Address | Fourth road, Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs. Gwendoline Edith Blackburn |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W67669 |
| Date of Enlistment | 22 Mar 1942 |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit/Formation | 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
On 12 Jan 1929 Robert married Gwendoline Edith Richards in the Leederville Congregational Church
Electoral Roll entries: 1928 at Fifth road, Armadale, baker; 1931 at Byford, master baker; 1936 - 1943 at Fourth road, Armadale, master baker.
War Service
Enlisted at Armadale on 22 Mar 1942, and was promoted Corporal at South Perth on 1 Jul 1942. On 22 Sep 1944 he was discharged at Claremont after 2years and 188 days service
discharged 22 Sep 1944
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1958 at Fourth road, Armadale, master baker; 1963 at Forrestdale, baker; 1968 at 97 Jull street, master baker; 1972 - 1980 at 124 Eleventh avenue, Armadale, retired.
Notes
His son Ian Keith Blackburn was a long term (18 years) elected member of the local authority, being the last President of the Shire of Armadale-Kelmscott 1978 -79, and first Mayor of the City of Armadale 1979 - 1986.