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| dateofbirth = 10 Sep 1922 | | dateofbirth = 10 Sep 1922 | ||
| placeofbirth = Perth, Western Australia | | placeofbirth = Perth, Western Australia | ||
| − | | death = | + | | death = 18 Dec 2014, aged 92 |
| − | | placeofdeath = | + | | placeofdeath = Murdoch, Western Australia |
| − | | enlistmentage = | + | | enlistmentage = 19 years, 1 month |
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| − | | height = | + | | height = 5'8½"(1.76m) |
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| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = blue |
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| − | | descriptionnote = | + | | descriptionnote = scar on left elbow |
| occupation = orchardist | | occupation = orchardist | ||
| religion = Church of England | | religion = Church of England | ||
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| enlistmentdate = 21 Oct 1941 | | enlistmentdate = 21 Oct 1941 | ||
| rank = Trooper | | rank = Trooper | ||
| − | | unit = 10th Light Horse Regiment | + | | unit = [[10th Australian Light Horse Regiment ww2]] |
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==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| + | Enlisted at Armadale on 21 Oct 1941, Desmond was called up for full time duty on 5 Jan 1942. He began with the [[10th Australian Light Horse Regiment ww2]] in Bunbury, but in June 1942 he was based at Wanneroo when granted leave. On 3 Feb 1943 he was treated for boils on his thighs. On 17 May 1943 he qualified as Trade Group III Range Finder. | ||
| + | Discharged on 10 Apr 1944, during his service, Desmond was granted leave without pay from 11 Aug 1942 - 11 Oct 1942; 31 Mar 1943 - 22 Apr 1943; 27 Jul 1943 - 19 Oct 1943; and 1 Mar 1944 - 5 Apr 1944. | ||
| − | == | + | ==Post War== |
| + | During 1951 Des married Alma Beatrice Lilley. | ||
| + | Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1963 'Bonneville", Challis road, Armadale, farmer; 1968 - 1972 at 44 Little John road, Armadale, farmer; 1977 - 1980 at Paulls road, Pinjarra, farmer. | ||
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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:]] | + | [[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] |
[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
Latest revision as of 01:39, 3 July 2022
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 10 Sep 1922 |
| Place of Birth | Perth, Western Australia |
| Death | 18 Dec 2014, aged 92 |
| Place of Death | Murdoch, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 19 years, 1 month |
| Occupation | orchardist |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | "Bonneville", Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr Cecil Walter Challis |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W20831 |
| Date of Enlistment | 21 Oct 1941 |
| Rank | Trooper |
| Unit/Formation | 10th Australian Light Horse Regiment ww2 |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
War Service
Enlisted at Armadale on 21 Oct 1941, Desmond was called up for full time duty on 5 Jan 1942. He began with the 10th Australian Light Horse Regiment ww2 in Bunbury, but in June 1942 he was based at Wanneroo when granted leave. On 3 Feb 1943 he was treated for boils on his thighs. On 17 May 1943 he qualified as Trade Group III Range Finder.
Discharged on 10 Apr 1944, during his service, Desmond was granted leave without pay from 11 Aug 1942 - 11 Oct 1942; 31 Mar 1943 - 22 Apr 1943; 27 Jul 1943 - 19 Oct 1943; and 1 Mar 1944 - 5 Apr 1944.
Post War
During 1951 Des married Alma Beatrice Lilley. Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1963 'Bonneville", Challis road, Armadale, farmer; 1968 - 1972 at 44 Little John road, Armadale, farmer; 1977 - 1980 at Paulls road, Pinjarra, farmer.
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