Difference between revisions of "Harry Leaver"
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| dateofbirth = 7 Mar 1920 | | dateofbirth = 7 Mar 1920 | ||
| placeofbirth = Guildford, Western Australia | | placeofbirth = Guildford, Western Australia | ||
| − | | death = | + | | death = 25 May 2015, aged 95 |
| − | | placeofdeath = | + | | placeofdeath = Moora, Western Australia |
| enlistmentage = 22 years old | | enlistmentage = 22 years old | ||
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'6" (1.68m) tall; weight 133lbs; medium complexion, blue eyes, black hair |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5'6" (1.68m) |
| − | | weight = | + | | weight = 133lbs |
| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = medium |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = blue |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = black |
| descriptionnote = | | descriptionnote = | ||
| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Dairy farmer |
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Methodist |
| − | | address = | + | | address = "Homestead", Byford |
| relation = Father | | relation = Father | ||
| − | | nextofkin = Mr Frank Leaver | + | | nextofkin = Mr. Frank William Leaver |
| − | | regnumber = W67656 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=5890867 W67656] |
| 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== | ||
| + | In 1930 was attending the Bateman's Homestead School in Oaklands that service children from Groups 29, 30, and 31.Harry was a student of local schools from 1926 until 1934. | ||
| − | + | Electoral Roll entry: 1943 at 'The Homestead, Byford, farmer. | |
==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| − | + | Originally called up on 7 Mar 1941 but released as he was in a protected occupation. On 22 Mar 1942 Harry enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps at Armadale and was allocated to the [[2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion]]. On 1 Jul 1942 Harry was promoted Corporal in 'D' Company, but on 16 Oct 1942 he reverted to Private at his own request. On 1 May 1945 along with the rest of his unit he was placed on Reserve. | |
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==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
| − | + | Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1958 at 'The Homestead, Byford, farmer; 1963 - 1968 at 'Piney Downs', Wannamal, farmer and contractor; 1977 - 1980 at Pearse road, Port Denison, retired. | |
===Notes=== | ===Notes=== | ||
| + | Harry's brother [[Frank Lillicott (Jim) Leaver]] also served in the 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion. | ||
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[[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Born WA ww2]] | [[Category:Born WA ww2]] | ||
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Methodist ww2]] |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category: Dairy farmer ww2]] |
[[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 7 Mar 1920 |
| Place of Birth | Guildford, Western Australia |
| Death | 25 May 2015, aged 95 |
| Place of Death | Moora, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 22 years old |
| Description |
5'6" (1.68m) tall ; 133lbs 60.328 kg ; medium complexion ; blue eyes ; black hair |
| Occupation | Dairy farmer |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Address | "Homestead", Byford |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr. Frank William Leaver |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W67656 |
| Date of Enlistment | 22 Mar 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
In 1930 was attending the Bateman's Homestead School in Oaklands that service children from Groups 29, 30, and 31.Harry was a student of local schools from 1926 until 1934.
Electoral Roll entry: 1943 at 'The Homestead, Byford, farmer.
War Service
Originally called up on 7 Mar 1941 but released as he was in a protected occupation. On 22 Mar 1942 Harry enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps at Armadale and was allocated to the 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion. On 1 Jul 1942 Harry was promoted Corporal in 'D' Company, but on 16 Oct 1942 he reverted to Private at his own request. On 1 May 1945 along with the rest of his unit he was placed on Reserve.
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1958 at 'The Homestead, Byford, farmer; 1963 - 1968 at 'Piney Downs', Wannamal, farmer and contractor; 1977 - 1980 at Pearse road, Port Denison, retired.
Notes
Harry's brother Frank Lillicott (Jim) Leaver also served in the 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion.