Difference between revisions of "Edward Hughes Raymond"
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| placeofdeath = Busselton, Western Australia | | placeofdeath = Busselton, Western Australia | ||
| enlistmentage = 37 years, 3 months | | enlistmentage = 37 years, 3 months | ||
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'10¾" (1.80m) tall; 152lbs; dark complexion, green eyes, brown hair. |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5'10¾" (1.80m) |
| − | | weight = | + | | weight = 152lbs |
| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = dark |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = green |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = brown |
| descriptionnote = | | descriptionnote = | ||
| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = School Teacher |
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Church of England |
| − | | address = Armadale, Western Australia | + | | address = Third road, Armadale, Western Australia |
| relation = Wife | | relation = Wife | ||
| − | | nextofkin = Mrs Elsie Raymond | + | | nextofkin = Mrs. Elsie Rose Raymond |
| − | | regnumber = W68143 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=5891002 W68143] |
| enlistmentdate = 16 Jul 1942 | | enlistmentdate = 16 Jul 1942 | ||
| rank = Private | | rank = Private | ||
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==Pre War== | ==Pre War== | ||
| − | + | On 7 Jul 1930 Edward married Elsie Rose Granville in the Irwin district. Elsie died 23 Oct 2005, aged 94. | |
Electoral Roll entries: 1931 - 1936 at Greenhills, teacher; 1943 at Third road, Armadale, teacher. | Electoral Roll entries: 1931 - 1936 at Greenhills, teacher; 1943 at Third road, Armadale, teacher. | ||
==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| − | + | On 16 Jul 1942 Raymond was mobilised (As a teacher he was exempt), having already enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps at Mundijong on 26 Apr 1942, and having been allocated to the [[2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion]]. On 1 Jul 1942 he was transferred to the [[12th (Jarrah) VDC Battalion]] until 14 Aug 1942 when he appears to have transferred back to the [[2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion]]. On 8 Feb 1944 at his own request Edward was discharged. | |
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==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
| − | Electoral Roll entries: 1949 at Metricup, teacher; 1954 at Shark Bay, teacher; 1958 at School House, Darkan, teacher; 1963 Scholl House, Forrest Grove, teacher; | + | Electoral Roll entries: 1949 at Metricup, teacher; 1954 at Shark Bay, teacher; 1958 at School House, Darkan, teacher; 1963 Scholl House, Forrest Grove, teacher; 1972 - 1980 at 12 Craig street, Busselton, 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:School Teacher 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 | 6 Apr 1905 |
| Place of Birth | Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Death | 23 Jul 2003, aged 98 |
| Place of Death | Busselton, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 37 years, 3 months |
| Description |
5'10¾" (1.80m) tall ; 152lbs 68.946 kg ; dark complexion ; green eyes ; brown hair |
| Occupation | School Teacher |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Third road, Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs. Elsie Rose Raymond |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W68143 |
| Date of Enlistment | 16 Jul 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
On 7 Jul 1930 Edward married Elsie Rose Granville in the Irwin district. Elsie died 23 Oct 2005, aged 94.
Electoral Roll entries: 1931 - 1936 at Greenhills, teacher; 1943 at Third road, Armadale, teacher.
War Service
On 16 Jul 1942 Raymond was mobilised (As a teacher he was exempt), having already enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps at Mundijong on 26 Apr 1942, and having been allocated to the 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion. On 1 Jul 1942 he was transferred to the 12th (Jarrah) VDC Battalion until 14 Aug 1942 when he appears to have transferred back to the 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion. On 8 Feb 1944 at his own request Edward was discharged.
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 at Metricup, teacher; 1954 at Shark Bay, teacher; 1958 at School House, Darkan, teacher; 1963 Scholl House, Forrest Grove, teacher; 1972 - 1980 at 12 Craig street, Busselton, retired.
Notes