Difference between revisions of "John Ernest England"
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| dateofbirth = 10 Jul 1921 | | dateofbirth = 10 Jul 1921 | ||
| placeofbirth = Boulder, Western Australia | | placeofbirth = Boulder, Western Australia | ||
| − | | death = | + | | death = 23 Feb 1984, aged 62 |
| − | | placeofdeath = | + | | placeofdeath = Armadale, Western Australia |
| enlistmentage = 20 years, 8 months | | enlistmentage = 20 years, 8 months | ||
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'9" (1.75m) tall; weight 140lbs; fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5'9" (1.75m) |
| − | | weight = | + | | weight = 140lbs |
| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = fair |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = blue |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = brown |
| descriptionnote = | | descriptionnote = | ||
| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Dairy farmer |
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Church of England |
| address = Mundijong, Western Australia | | address = Mundijong, Western Australia | ||
| relation = Father | | relation = Father | ||
| − | | nextofkin = Mr John England | + | | nextofkin = Mr. John England |
| regnumber = W67616 | | regnumber = W67616 | ||
| enlistmentdate = 22 Mar 1942 | | enlistmentdate = 22 Mar 1942 | ||
| rank = Private | | rank = Private | ||
| − | | unit = 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion | + | | unit = [[2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion]] |
| fate1 = Remained in Australia | | fate1 = Remained in Australia | ||
| fate2 = | | fate2 = | ||
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==Pre War== | ==Pre War== | ||
| − | + | Electoral Roll entry: 1943 at Mundijong, farmer. | |
==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| − | + | On 24 Nov 1941 John was called up (Mobilised) at Victoria Park, but was released as he was in employed in the agriculture sector. later, John enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps at Armadale on 22 Mar 1942 and was allocated to the [[2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion]]. On 1 May 1945 along with the rest of his unit, John was placed in Reserve. | |
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==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
| − | + | During 1955 John married Audrey Hilda Reilly (1930 - 2015) in Fremantle. Audrey died on 18 May 2015 in Armadale. | |
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| + | Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1968 at Mundijong, farmer; 1972 - 1980 at 6 Selkirk road, Armadale, retired | ||
===Notes=== | ===Notes=== | ||
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[[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Born WA ww2]] | [[Category:Born WA ww2]] | ||
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Dairy farmer ww2]] |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Church of England]] |
[[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 | 10 Jul 1921 |
| Place of Birth | Boulder, Western Australia |
| Death | 23 Feb 1984, aged 62 |
| Place of Death | Armadale, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 20 years, 8 months |
| Description |
5'9" (1.75m) tall ; 140lbs 63.503 kg ; fair complexion ; blue eyes ; brown hair |
| Occupation | Dairy farmer |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Mundijong, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr. John England |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W67616 |
| Date of Enlistment | 22 Mar 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Contents
[hide]Pre War
Electoral Roll entry: 1943 at Mundijong, farmer.
War Service
On 24 Nov 1941 John was called up (Mobilised) at Victoria Park, but was released as he was in employed in the agriculture sector. later, John enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps at Armadale on 22 Mar 1942 and was allocated to the 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion. On 1 May 1945 along with the rest of his unit, John was placed in Reserve.
discharge date is unknown
Post War
During 1955 John married Audrey Hilda Reilly (1930 - 2015) in Fremantle. Audrey died on 18 May 2015 in Armadale.
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1968 at Mundijong, farmer; 1972 - 1980 at 6 Selkirk road, Armadale, retired
Notes