Difference between revisions of "James William Lannam"
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| placeofdeath = Kelmscott, Western Australia | | placeofdeath = Kelmscott, Western Australia | ||
| enlistmentage = 52 years, 6 months | | enlistmentage = 52 years, 6 months | ||
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'8" (1.73m) tall; weight 173lbs; dark complexion, blue eyes, brow hair going bald. |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5'8" (1.73m) |
| − | | weight = | + | | weight = 173lbs |
| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = dark |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = blue |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = brown going bald |
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| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Farmer |
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Church of England |
| − | | address = Armadale, Western Australia | + | | address = Ninth road, Armadale, Western Australia |
| relation = Wife | | relation = Wife | ||
| − | | nextofkin = Mrs Dorothy Delarine Lannam | + | | nextofkin = Mrs. Dorothy Delarine Lannam |
| − | | regnumber = W67646 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=5890792 W67646] |
| enlistmentdate = 22 Mar 1942 | | enlistmentdate = 22 Mar 1942 | ||
| rank = Private | | rank = Private | ||
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==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| − | + | James enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps at Armadale on 22 Mar 1942 and was allocated to the [[2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion]]. James was discharged at his own request on 7 Feb 1944. | |
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| − | discharged on 7 Feb 1944 | ||
==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
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[[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Born SA ww2]] | [[Category:Born SA ww2]] | ||
| − | [[Category:Poultry farmer]] | + | [[Category:Poultry farmer ww2]] |
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Church of England ww2]] |
[[Category:2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion]] | [[Category:2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion]] | ||
[[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
Revision as of 00:06, 13 April 2021
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 25 Aug 1889 |
| Place of Birth | Millicent, South Australia |
| Death | 30 Dec 1988, aged 99 |
| Place of Death | Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 52 years, 6 months |
| Description |
5'8" (1.73m) tall ; 173lbs 78.471 kg ; dark complexion ; blue eyes ; brown going bald hair |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Ninth road, Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs. Dorothy Delarine Lannam |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W67646 |
| Date of Enlistment | 22 Mar 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
James and Dorothy were married in South Australia prior to moving to Western Australia.
Electoral Roll entries: 1931 - 1943 at Ninth road, Armadale, poultry farmer;
War Service
James enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps at Armadale on 22 Mar 1942 and was allocated to the 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion. James was discharged at his own request on 7 Feb 1944.
Post War
Dorothy died on 17 Jun 1963, aged 58 in Bayswater.
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 at Ninth road, Armadale, poultry farmer; 1958 - 1972 at 59 Crowther street, porter for T.A.A.; 1977 - 1980 at 47 Sixth road, Armadale, retired.
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