Difference between revisions of "Norman Frederick Lee"
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| placeofdeath = Ardross, Western Australian | | placeofdeath = Ardross, Western Australian | ||
| enlistmentage = 30 years, 1 month | | enlistmentage = 30 years, 1 month | ||
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'7" (1.70m) tall; weight 133lbs; fresh complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair. |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5'7" (1.70m) |
| − | | weight = | + | | weight = 133lbs |
| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = fresh |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = brown |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = dark brown |
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| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Farmer |
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Church of England |
| address = Byford, Western Australia | | address = Byford, Western Australia | ||
| relation = Father | | relation = Father | ||
| − | | nextofkin = Mr John Lee | + | | nextofkin = Mr. John Francis Lee |
| − | | regnumber = W67667 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=5890858 W67667] |
| enlistmentdate = 22 Mar 1942 | | enlistmentdate = 22 Mar 1942 | ||
| rank = Private | | rank = Private | ||
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==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| − | + | First called in on 6 Mar 1941, but as he farmed 150 sheep and was a shearer, it appears that he was deemed to be in a protected occupation. On 22 Mar 1942 Norman enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps at Armadale, and was allocated to the [[2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion]]. On 1 May 1945 along with the rest of his unit he was placed on the reserve. | |
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==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
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[[Category:Born WA ww2]] | [[Category:Born WA ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Farmer ww2]] | [[Category:Farmer 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 | 29 Feb 1912 |
| Place of Birth | Perth, Western Australia |
| Death | 23 Dec 2003, aged 91 |
| Place of Death | Ardross, Western Australian |
| Age at Enlistment | 30 years, 1 month |
| Description |
5'7" (1.70m) tall ; 133lbs 60.328 kg ; fresh complexion ; brown eyes ; dark brown hair |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Byford, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr. John Francis Lee |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W67667 |
| Date of Enlistment | 22 Mar 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
Electoral Roll entries: 1936 - 1937 at North Dandalup, farmer; 1943 at Byford, farmer
War Service
First called in on 6 Mar 1941, but as he farmed 150 sheep and was a shearer, it appears that he was deemed to be in a protected occupation. On 22 Mar 1942 Norman enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps at Armadale, and was allocated to the 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion. On 1 May 1945 along with the rest of his unit he was placed on the reserve.
Post War
During 1953 Norm married Margaret Lilla Fraser (1916 - 2002) in Perth. Margaret died on 13 Dec 2002 in Melville.
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1968 at Byford, farmer; 1977 - 1980 at 9 Salen court, Ardross
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