David Gwynne
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Personal Information | |
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Date of Birth | 15 Aug 1902 |
Place of Birth | Llandovery, Carmarthenshire, Wales |
Death | 22 Aug 1995, aged 93 |
Place of Death | Roleystone, Western Australia |
Age at Enlistment | 39 years, 8 months |
Religion | Congregational |
Address | Roleystone, Western Australia |
Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs Sybil Constance Gwynne |
Military Information | |
Reg Number | W67657 |
Date of Enlistment | 22 Mar 1942 |
Rank | Private |
Unit/Formation | 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion |
Post War Details | |
Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
David emigrated to Australia aboard the SS Moreton Bay, leaving London on 15 Jan 1911 and arriving in Fremantle on 15 Feb 1924.
On 21 Sep 1935 David married Sybil Constance Buckingham (1907 - 1990) in the Congregational Church, Perth. Sybil died in Roleystone on 14 Aug 1990. They had five children including Lloyd Cyril Gwynne (1947 - 1959).
Electoral Roll entries:
War Service
discharged on 11 Sep 1944.
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1958 at 'Bryn Hill', Roleystone, farm hand; 1972 at 226 Holden road, orchardist; 1980 at 151 Holden road, orchardist
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