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| placeofdeath = Kewdale, Western Australia | | placeofdeath = Kewdale, Western Australia | ||
| enlistmentage = 43 years, 7 months | | enlistmentage = 43 years, 7 months | ||
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'2" (1.58m) tall; dark complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5'2" (1.58m) |
| weight = | | weight = | ||
| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = dark |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = brown |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = dark brown |
| − | | descriptionnote = | + | | descriptionnote = scar on pelvis |
| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Sales Assistant |
| religion = Jewish Orthodox | | religion = Jewish Orthodox | ||
| − | | address = Armadale, Western Australia | + | | address = Albany highway, Armadale, Western Australia |
| − | | relation = | + | | relation = Mother |
| − | | nextofkin = Mrs Betty Raven | + | | nextofkin = Mrs. Betty Raven |
| − | | regnumber = W90805 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=5886525 W90805] |
| enlistmentdate = 7 Jul 1942 | | enlistmentdate = 7 Jul 1942 | ||
| rank = Private | | rank = Private | ||
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| − | | medal1 = | + | | medal1 = War Medal 1939-45 |
| − | | medal2 = | + | | medal2 = Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
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==Pre War== | ==Pre War== | ||
| − | + | On 25 Nov 1924 Maurice had married Queenie (?) Bloom. City of Perth rate book for North Perth 1926 - 1931 lists them at 11 Elizabeth street, with Maurice a clerk. In 1936 Queenie has a shop on North Beach Road, with Maurice's name crossed out, the shop having been in his name the year prior. The 1936 Electoral Roll has him at 194 Hay street, Kalgoorlie, an auctioneer; and in 1937 at 374 Egan street, Kalgoorlie. They were divorced in 1937. On enlistment his mother is given as his NOK. | |
==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| + | On 24 Nov 1942 Maurice was mobilised on a full time basis, and on 7 Dec 1942 he was sent to the [[Western Australian Line of Communications Area AASC School]]. On 22 Apr 1943 he was transferred to the [[9th Auxiliary Horse Transport Company]] where he was granted Proficiency Pay from 1 Jul 1943. | ||
| + | On 3 Apr 1944 he reported a trauma to his right big toe while on duty (caused by horse? as no investigation required). Then on 24 Aug 1944 he was medically reclassified 'B2' - constant pain and suitable for clerical duties. On 25 Sep 1944 he was transferred to the [[Western Command Recruit Reception & General Details Depot]] for reassignment. Rather than be reassigned, Maurice was discharged on 26 Sep 1944. | ||
| − | + | ==Post War== | |
| + | Electoral Roll entries: 1943 - 1958 at Albany road, Armadale, not employed. Betty was listed as a shop keeper. 1968 Maurice only, yet Betty died 22 Aug 1961 in Armadale, Western Australia. | ||
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===Notes=== | ===Notes=== | ||
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[[Category:Born Russia ww2]] | [[Category:Born Russia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Jewish ww2]] | [[Category:Jewish ww2]] | ||
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[[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 | 1 Dec 1898 |
| Place of Birth | Odessa, Russia |
| Death | 19 Nov 1968, aged 69 |
| Place of Death | Kewdale, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 43 years, 7 months |
| Description | 5'2" (1.58m) tall ; ; dark complexion ; brown eyes ; dark brown hair ; scar on pelvis |
| Occupation | Sales Assistant |
| Religion | Jewish Orthodox |
| Address | Albany highway, Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Mother , Mrs. Betty Raven |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W90805 |
| Date of Enlistment | 7 Jul 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 9th Auxiliary Horse Transport Company |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
| Medals |
War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
On 25 Nov 1924 Maurice had married Queenie (?) Bloom. City of Perth rate book for North Perth 1926 - 1931 lists them at 11 Elizabeth street, with Maurice a clerk. In 1936 Queenie has a shop on North Beach Road, with Maurice's name crossed out, the shop having been in his name the year prior. The 1936 Electoral Roll has him at 194 Hay street, Kalgoorlie, an auctioneer; and in 1937 at 374 Egan street, Kalgoorlie. They were divorced in 1937. On enlistment his mother is given as his NOK.
War Service
On 24 Nov 1942 Maurice was mobilised on a full time basis, and on 7 Dec 1942 he was sent to the Western Australian Line of Communications Area AASC School. On 22 Apr 1943 he was transferred to the 9th Auxiliary Horse Transport Company where he was granted Proficiency Pay from 1 Jul 1943.
On 3 Apr 1944 he reported a trauma to his right big toe while on duty (caused by horse? as no investigation required). Then on 24 Aug 1944 he was medically reclassified 'B2' - constant pain and suitable for clerical duties. On 25 Sep 1944 he was transferred to the Western Command Recruit Reception & General Details Depot for reassignment. Rather than be reassigned, Maurice was discharged on 26 Sep 1944.
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1943 - 1958 at Albany road, Armadale, not employed. Betty was listed as a shop keeper. 1968 Maurice only, yet Betty died 22 Aug 1961 in Armadale, Western Australia.
Notes