Alfred Wallace Miller
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Personal Information | |
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Date of Birth | 19 Aug 1909 |
Place of Birth | Armadale, Western Australia |
Death | 12 Aug 1995, aged 85 |
Place of Death | Bicton, Western Australia |
Age at Enlistment | 32 years, 8 months |
Description |
5'7½" (1.71m) tall ; 138lbs 62.596 kg ; medium complexion ; green eyes ; light brown hair |
Occupation | Farm hand |
Religion | Church of England |
Address | 'Glen View Farm' Korbel, near Doodlakine, Western Australia |
Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs. Elsie May Miller |
Military Information | |
Reg Number | W75598 |
Date of Enlistment | 5 Apr 1942 |
Rank | Private |
Unit/Formation | 15th (Merredin) VDC Battalion |
Post War Details | |
Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
Electoral Roll entries: 1931 - 1937 at 'Glen View Farm' Korbel, farmer. On 12 March 1936 Alfred had married Elsie May Gordon.
War Service
Enlisted in Merredin on 5 Apr 1942 and he was placed on the Reserve on 31 Jul 1944. The unit was formally wound up on 16 Mar 1945.
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1943 - 1977 at 'Glen View Farm' Korbel, farmer
Notes
Alfred is included in the Nominal Roll of men who served in the 15th VDC Battalion included in the booklet "Wheatbelt Warriors - The Story of the 15th (W.A.) Battalion Volunteer Defence Corps" by Paul de Pierres published in 1993. Listed as being in the Bruce Rock unit, He would have been a member of "A" Company which was based here although his records how him as residing at Korbel, mid way between Merredin and Bruce Rock.