John James Croasdale
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 26 Nov 1882 |
| Place of Birth | Lancashire, AEngland |
| Death | 16 Oct 1951, aged 78 |
| Place of Death | Roleystone, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 60 years, 8 months |
| Occupation | Orchardist |
| Religion | Congregational |
| Address | Roleystone, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs Mary Ellen Croasdale |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W67623 |
| Date of Enlistment | 22 Mar 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
Electoral Roll entries: 1912 at Canning Mills road, Kelmscott, gardener; 1916 - 1917 at Jull street, Armadale, gardener; 1931 - 1943 at Croydon road, Roleystone, orchardist
War Service
Enlisted at Armadale
discharge date is unknown
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 at Croyden road, Roleystone, orchardist; 1958 at 127 Croyden road, Roleystone, retired.
On 5th Jan 1957 John returned from England on the SS Strathaid, arriving in Fremantle on 10 Feb 1957.
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