Difference between revisions of "Alfred James Davies"
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| death = | | death = | ||
| placeofdeath = | | placeofdeath = | ||
| − | | enlistmentage = | + | | enlistmentage = 52 years, 9 month |
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'6½" (1.69m) tall; weight 140lbs; dark complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair. |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5'6½" (1.69m) |
| − | | weight = | + | | weight = 140lbs |
| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = dark |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = blue |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = dark brown |
| descriptionnote = | | descriptionnote = | ||
| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Orchardist |
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Church of England |
| address = Karragullen, Western Australia | | address = Karragullen, Western Australia | ||
| relation = Wife | | relation = Wife | ||
| − | | nextofkin = Mrs Millicent Roseanna Davies | + | | nextofkin = Mrs. Millicent Roseanna Davies |
| − | | regnumber = W67640 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=5890739 W67640] |
| 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 | ||
| fate2 = | | fate2 = | ||
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Along with his wife Millicent and son Alfred John, Alfred senior boarded the ''SS Barrabool'' in London on 6 Sep 1923 for Fremantle. | Along with his wife Millicent and son Alfred John, Alfred senior boarded the ''SS Barrabool'' in London on 6 Sep 1923 for Fremantle. | ||
| − | Electoral Roll entries: 1925 - 1943 at Illawarra Orchard, Karragullen, teamster | + | Electoral Roll entries: 1925 - 1943 at Illawarra Orchard, Karragullen, teamster. |
==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| − | + | On 22 Mar 1942 Alfred enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps in Armadale and was allocated tot he [[2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion]]. On 1 May 1945, along with the rest of the unit, Alfred was placed in the Reserve. | |
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==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
| − | Electoral Roll entries: 1954 at Alpine road, Kalamunda, orchardist; 1958 at 37 Evelyn street, Gosnells, retired. Their son Alfred John Davies ( | + | Electoral Roll entries: 1954 at Alpine road, Kalamunda, orchardist; 1958 at 37 Evelyn street, Gosnells, retired. Their son Alfred John Davies (1913 - 1993) took over the orchard when Alfred Snr retired |
===Notes=== | ===Notes=== | ||
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===External Links=== | ===External Links=== | ||
| − | {{DEFAULTSORT:Davies , Alfred James}} | + | {{DEFAULTSORT:Davies, Alfred James}} |
[[Category:Soldier ww2]] | [[Category:Soldier ww2]] | ||
[[Category:VDC ww2]] | [[Category:VDC ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Born England ww2]] | [[Category:Born England ww2]] | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Orchardist 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]] | ||
| + | {{Infobox_grave | ||
| + | |image=[[File:Alfred James Davies.JPG|300px|]] | ||
| + | |headstonetranscription=Davies In Loving Memory of Alfred James 1889 - 1960. And his loving wife Millie Rosanna 1891 - 1974. Loved parents of Alfred. | ||
| + | |addname1=[Millie Rosanna Davies] | ||
| + | |dateofbirth=1 January 1889 | ||
| + | |burialdate=11 March 1960 | ||
| + | |row=A | ||
| + | |grave=6 | ||
| + | |gravelocation=South | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{DEFAULTSORT: Davies, Alfred James}} | ||
| + | [[Category:Saint Mary-in-the-Valley Cemetery]] | ||
| + | [[Category:St Mary South]] | ||
Latest revision as of 22:41, 19 June 2022
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 25 Apr 1888 |
| Place of Birth | Edgeware, England |
| Age at Enlistment | 52 years, 9 month |
| Description |
5'6½" (1.69m) tall ; 140lbs 63.503 kg ; dark complexion ; blue eyes ; dark brown hair |
| Occupation | Orchardist |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Karragullen, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs. Millicent Roseanna Davies |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W67640 |
| Date of Enlistment | 22 Mar 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
Along with his wife Millicent and son Alfred John, Alfred senior boarded the SS Barrabool in London on 6 Sep 1923 for Fremantle.
Electoral Roll entries: 1925 - 1943 at Illawarra Orchard, Karragullen, teamster.
War Service
On 22 Mar 1942 Alfred enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps in Armadale and was allocated tot he 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion. On 1 May 1945, along with the rest of the unit, Alfred was placed in the Reserve.
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1954 at Alpine road, Kalamunda, orchardist; 1958 at 37 Evelyn street, Gosnells, retired. Their son Alfred John Davies (1913 - 1993) took over the orchard when Alfred Snr retired
Notes
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| Headstone Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 1 January 1889 |
| Additional Names | Millie Rosanna Davies |
| Transcription | Davies In Loving Memory of Alfred James 1889 - 1960. And his loving wife Millie Rosanna 1891 - 1974. Loved parents of Alfred. |