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| placeofbirth = Moonta, South Australia | | placeofbirth = Moonta, South Australia | ||
| death = 25 Aug 1965, aged 67 | | death = 25 Aug 1965, aged 67 | ||
| − | | placeofdeath = Armadale, Western Australia | + | | placeofdeath = Third road, Armadale, Western Australia |
| enlistmentage = 43 years, 10 months | | enlistmentage = 43 years, 10 months | ||
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'8½" (1.74m) tall; weight 140lbs; medium complexion. blue eyes, brown hair, scar on left knee. |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5'8½" (1.74m) |
| − | | weight = | + | | weight = 140lbs |
| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = medium |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = blue |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = brown |
| − | | descriptionnote = | + | | descriptionnote = scar on left knee |
| occupation = Motor Mechanic | | occupation = Motor Mechanic | ||
| religion = Church of England | | religion = Church of England | ||
| address = Armadale, Western Australia | | address = Armadale, Western Australia | ||
| relation = Wife | | relation = Wife | ||
| − | | nextofkin = Mrs Marguerite Burton | + | | nextofkin = Mrs. Marguerite Burton |
| − | | regnumber = W67677 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=5869601 W67677] |
| enlistmentdate = 22 Mar 1942 | | enlistmentdate = 22 Mar 1942 | ||
| rank = Private | | rank = Private | ||
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|image=[[File:BURTON_Leonard.jpg]] | |image=[[File:BURTON_Leonard.jpg]] | ||
|headstonetranscription=In Loving Memory of Leonard James Burton Born 1898 Died 25/08/1965 Aged 67 Years | |headstonetranscription=In Loving Memory of Leonard James Burton Born 1898 Died 25/08/1965 Aged 67 Years | ||
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During 1925 Leonard had married Marguerite (Madge) Jenkins (1903 - 1942) in Esperance. Madge died on 3 May 1942 in Armadale. | During 1925 Leonard had married Marguerite (Madge) Jenkins (1903 - 1942) in Esperance. Madge died on 3 May 1942 in Armadale. | ||
==War Service== | ==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. | |
| − | During 1943 Leonard married Patricia Joyce Bickle (1921 - 2003). Patricia died on 1 May 2003, aged 81 in Armadale. | ||
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==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
| − | Electoral Roll entries: 1954 - 1963 at Third road, Armadale, motor mechanic. | + | Electoral Roll entries: 1954 - 1963 at Third road, Armadale, motor mechanic. During 1951 Leonard married Shirley Angell ? |
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===Notes=== | ===Notes=== | ||
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[[Category:Motor mechanic ww2]] | [[Category:Motor mechanic ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Church of England ww2]] | [[Category:Church of England ww2]] | ||
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[[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Saint Mary-in-the-Valley Cemetery]] | [[Category:Saint Mary-in-the-Valley Cemetery]] | ||
[[Category:St Mary Columbarium Wall]] | [[Category:St Mary Columbarium Wall]] | ||
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| Personal Information | |
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| 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 |
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| Plaque Information | |
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| 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 ?
Notes