Charles John Sanford

Charles John Sanford

Personal Information
Date of Birth	6 Sep 1909
Place of Birth	Donnybrook, Western Australia
Death	27 Oct 1992, aged 83
Place of Death	Forrestfield, Western Australia
Age at Enlistment	32 years, 3 months
Occupation	Beef Lumper
Religion	Church of England
Address	c/- Post Office Armadale, Western Australia
Next of Kin	Father , Mr John Sanford
Military Information
Reg Number	WX18515
Date of Enlistment	5 Jan 1942
Rank	Private
Post War Details
Fate	Remained in Australia

War Service

Charles enlisted on 5 Jan 1942 and was sent to the 13th Training Battalion at Northam. On 13 Mar 1942 Charles was found guilty of having been AWOL from midnight 8 March to 11:00am 11 Mar 1942. His fine was 10/- ($1), and he forfeited 2 days pay (12/- or $1.20). On 16 Mar 1942 he was transferred to the Recruit Training Battalion from where he was detached to Special Guard Duties. On 17 Jun 1942 Charles was charged with being AWOL from midnight 15 June until 6:00pm 16 Jun 1942. By this time the Recruit Training Battalion had become known as No 3 Special Detachment AIF

Following exactly 9 months service, Charles was discharged on 5 Oct 1942. This time he was admonished and forfeited 2 days pay. On 14 Sep 1942 Charles was assessed by the 38th Australian Camp Hospital at Northam for arthritis in both knees, after which he was admitted the same day to the 118th Australian General Hospital. On 5 Oct 1942 he was discharged by the Western Command Recruit Reception & General Details Depot on the basis that he was engaged in a reserved occupation.

Post War

During 1949 Charles married Clare Elizabeth Lines in the local area.

Electoral Roll entries: 1943 at Ye Olde Narrogin Inn, Armadale, timber faller; 1954 - 1977 at 17 John street, Armadale, timber worker; 1980 at 36 Jannali way, Armadale, retired.