Difference between revisions of "Herbert (Bert) Martin"
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| dateofbirth = 19 Jul 1885 | | dateofbirth = 19 Jul 1885 | ||
| − | | placeofbirth = | + | | placeofbirth = Lyon Mill, Western Australia |
| death = 15 Jun 1963, aged 77 | | death = 15 Jun 1963, aged 77 | ||
| placeofdeath = Mandurah, Western Australia | | placeofdeath = Mandurah, Western Australia | ||
| enlistmentage = 56 years, 8 months | | enlistmentage = 56 years, 8 months | ||
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'4¾" (1.65m) tall; weight 116lbs; fair complexion, blue eyes, grey hair |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5'4¾" (1.65m) |
| − | | weight = | + | | weight = 116lbs |
| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = fair |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = blue |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = grey |
| descriptionnote = | | descriptionnote = | ||
| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Orchardist |
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Church of England |
| address = Kelmscott, Western Australia | | address = Kelmscott, Western Australia | ||
| relation = Wife | | relation = Wife | ||
| − | | nextofkin = Mrs Ruby Alice Martin | + | | nextofkin = Mrs. Ruby Alice Martin |
| regnumber = W67642 | | regnumber = W67642 | ||
| 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 | ||
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==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| − | + | On 22 Mar 1942 in Armadale, Bert enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps and was allocated to the [[2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion]]. On 30 Jul 1944 Bert was discharged at his own request. | |
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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:Orchardist 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]] | ||
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 19 Jul 1885 |
| Place of Birth | Lyon Mill, Western Australia |
| Death | 15 Jun 1963, aged 77 |
| Place of Death | Mandurah, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 56 years, 8 months |
| Description |
5'4¾" (1.65m) tall ; 116lbs 52.617 kg ; fair complexion ; blue eyes ; grey hair |
| Occupation | Orchardist |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs. Ruby Alice Martin |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W67642 |
| Date of Enlistment | 22 Mar 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
Herbert married Ruby Alice Lockhart (1892 - 1972) on 22 Oct 1913 in Gosnells. Ruby died in Perth on 6 Oct 1972. They had three children: Juanita Daphne Martin (1914 - 1986); Ernest Gordon Martin (1917 - 2000); and Phillip Herbert Martin DFC & Bar (1923 - 2010).
Electoral Roll entries: 1910 - 1943 at Kelmscott, orchardist.
War Service
On 22 Mar 1942 in Armadale, Bert enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps and was allocated to the 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion. On 30 Jul 1944 Bert was discharged at his own request.
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 at Kelmscott, orchardist; 1954 - 1958 at 17 Pinjarra road, Mandurah, retired.
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