Difference between revisions of "Albert Victor Buckingham"
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| placeofdeath = Perth, Western Australia | | placeofdeath = Perth, Western Australia | ||
| enlistmentage = 47 years old | | enlistmentage = 47 years old | ||
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'5½"(1.74m) tall; weight 124 lbs; dark complexion, grey eyes, dark hair |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5'5½"(1.74m) |
| − | | weight = | + | | weight = 124lbs |
| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = dark |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = grey |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = dark |
| descriptionnote = | | descriptionnote = | ||
| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Labourer |
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Church of England |
| − | | address = Kelmscott, Western Australia | + | | address = Third avenue, Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| relation = Friend | | relation = Friend | ||
| − | | nextofkin = Ms Emily Howard | + | | nextofkin = Ms. Emily Francis Howard |
| − | | regnumber = W68036 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=5888841 W68036] |
| − | | enlistmentdate = | + | | enlistmentdate = 24 Feb 1942 |
| rank = Private | | rank = Private | ||
| − | | unit = 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion | + | | unit = [[2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion]] |
| fate1 = Remained in Australia | | fate1 = Remained in Australia | ||
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==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| − | + | On 29 Mar 1942, at Maddington, Albert offered his services to the military and he was enlisted and posted to the [[2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion]] as he had declared that both arms had been broken previously. They were the reason that his offer to enlist for service during WW1 had been declined. The only other entry in his records is his being released on 24 Jan 1944. | |
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==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
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[[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Born WA ww2]] | [[Category:Born WA ww2]] | ||
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Labourer ww2]] |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Church of England ww2]] |
[[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
Latest revision as of 22:34, 19 June 2022
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 28 Mar 1895 |
| Place of Birth | Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Death | 17 May 1958, aged 63 |
| Place of Death | Perth, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 47 years old |
| Description |
5'5½"(1.74m) tall ; 124lbs 56.245 kg ; dark complexion ; grey eyes ; dark hair |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Third avenue, Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Friend , Ms. Emily Francis Howard |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W68036 |
| Date of Enlistment | 24 Feb 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
Electoral Roll entry: 1925 at "Greenwood", Roleystone, labourer; 1930 - 1943 at Albany road, Kelmscott, labourer.
War Service
On 29 Mar 1942, at Maddington, Albert offered his services to the military and he was enlisted and posted to the 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion as he had declared that both arms had been broken previously. They were the reason that his offer to enlist for service during WW1 had been declined. The only other entry in his records is his being released on 24 Jan 1944.
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 at Albay road, Kelmscott, labourer; 1958 at Third avenue, Kelmscott, labourer.
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