Difference between revisions of "Leslie Cornelius Cull"
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| dateofbirth = 16 Feb 1905 | | dateofbirth = 16 Feb 1905 | ||
| placeofbirth = Albany, Western Australia | | placeofbirth = Albany, Western Australia | ||
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==Pre War== | ==Pre War== | ||
| − | + | Les Cull married Winnie (Winifred) Westlake in the late 1920s. The couple had their first of three children in 1930 (Ronald), followed in later years by two daughters, Evelyn and Joy. The Cull family had an orchard and farm on Eighth Road, in the old locality of Westfield. | |
==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
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[[File:2nd_VDC_Armadale_company.jpg|thumb|none|700px|Local VDC members in front of Armadale Hall - courtesy Joy Poad]] | [[File:2nd_VDC_Armadale_company.jpg|thumb|none|700px|Local VDC members in front of Armadale Hall - courtesy Joy Poad]] | ||
==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
| − | + | Before his untimely death in 1953, Les enjoyed his life of farming and lived to see his eldest son turn 23 and his youngest daughter turn 12. He enjoyed a regular darts game on Saturday mornings at the Narrogin Inn, and sold homemade butter to patrons at the pub. The family's fruit produce was picked up each Wednesday by the Mathews' Bros haulage business. | |
| + | Following his death, the family sold the orchard and moved to a house on Fifth Road in Armadale, constructed by the eldest child, Ron. | ||
| + | Les' children each married other locals of the district, with Ron marrying Sue Callaway, Evelyn marrying John Green, and Joy marrying Barry Poad. | ||
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===Notes=== | ===Notes=== | ||
Discrepancy with date of birth - military records give year as 1905, burial records as 1910. Burial record for Winifred gives her age at death as 84, WA Cemeteries Board records show her dying in Narrogin aged 85. | Discrepancy with date of birth - military records give year as 1905, burial records as 1910. Burial record for Winifred gives her age at death as 84, WA Cemeteries Board records show her dying in Narrogin aged 85. | ||
Revision as of 13:50, 23 January 2020
 Les Cull bottom right - courtesy Joy Poad | |
 Les Cull in fawn suit - courtesy Joy Poad | |
| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 16 Feb 1905 |
| Place of Birth | Albany, Western Australia |
| Death | 11 Dec 1953, aged 48 |
| Age at Enlistment | 37 years, 1 month |
| Address | Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs Winifred Elizabeth Cull |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W67674 |
| Date of Enlistment | 22 Mar 1942 |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit/Formation | 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
Les Cull married Winnie (Winifred) Westlake in the late 1920s. The couple had their first of three children in 1930 (Ronald), followed in later years by two daughters, Evelyn and Joy. The Cull family had an orchard and farm on Eighth Road, in the old locality of Westfield.
War Service
discharge date is unknown
Post War
Before his untimely death in 1953, Les enjoyed his life of farming and lived to see his eldest son turn 23 and his youngest daughter turn 12. He enjoyed a regular darts game on Saturday mornings at the Narrogin Inn, and sold homemade butter to patrons at the pub. The family's fruit produce was picked up each Wednesday by the Mathews' Bros haulage business. Following his death, the family sold the orchard and moved to a house on Fifth Road in Armadale, constructed by the eldest child, Ron. Les' children each married other locals of the district, with Ron marrying Sue Callaway, Evelyn marrying John Green, and Joy marrying Barry Poad.
Notes
Discrepancy with date of birth - military records give year as 1905, burial records as 1910. Burial record for Winifred gives her age at death as 84, WA Cemeteries Board records show her dying in Narrogin aged 85.
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| Headstone Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 1910 |
| Age at Death | 43 years |
| Additional Names | Winifred Elizabeth Cull |
| Transcription | In Loving Memory of Leslie Cornelius Cull beloved husband of Winifred. Fond father of Ron, Evelyn & Joy. Passed away 11th Dec 1953. Age: 43 years. Loving Memories. Also Winifred Cull loved Wife of Les. Loving mother of Ron (dec), Evelyn & Joy. Passed Away 29th April 1994. Age: 84 years. Loving Mother. |