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Electoral Roll entries: 1916 - 1925 at 'Tweedside' Moodiarrup, farmer; 1931 - 1937 at Roleystone, farmer | Electoral Roll entries: 1916 - 1925 at 'Tweedside' Moodiarrup, farmer; 1931 - 1937 at Roleystone, farmer | ||
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− | On 22 Mar 1942 Bill enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps and was allocated to the [[2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion]]. On 1 | + | On 22 Mar 1942 Bill enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps and was allocated to the [[2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion]]. On 1 May 1945 he was transferred to the Reserve. |
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Latest revision as of 21:40, 19 June 2022
Personal Information | |
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Date of Birth | 13 Aug 1890 |
Place of Birth | Elsternwick, Victoria |
Death | 22 Feb 1959, aged 68 |
Place of Death | Armadale, Western Australia |
Age at Enlistment | 51 years, 7 months |
Description |
5'2½" (1.59m) tall ; 126lbs 57.153 kg ; fair complexion ; grey eyes ; red hair |
Occupation | Poultry farmer |
Religion | Church of England |
Address | Armadale, Western Australia |
Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs. May Gertrude Davenport |
Military Information | |
Reg Number | W67676 |
Date of Enlistment | 22 Mar 1942 |
Rank | Private |
Unit/Formation | 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion |
Post War Details | |
Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
During 1927 Bill married May Gertrude Hoskin (1890 - 1981) locally. May died on 12 Jul 1981 in Bentley.
Electoral Roll entries: 1916 - 1925 at 'Tweedside' Moodiarrup, farmer; 1931 - 1937 at Roleystone, farmer
War Service
On 22 Mar 1942 Bill enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps and was allocated to the 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion. On 1 May 1945 he was transferred to the Reserve.
discharge date is unknown
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1958 at Bowden avenue, Armadale, retired
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