Ralph Chevin Kitley
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Personal Information | |
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Date of Birth | 15 Nov 1899 |
Place of Birth | Birmingham, England |
Death | 9 Apr 1983, aged 83 |
Place of Death | Maylands, Western Australia |
Age at Enlistment | 18 years, 8 months |
Description | 5'10½" (1.79m) tall; weight 132 lbs (59.9 kg); fresh complexion, brown eyes, brown hair |
Occupation | assistant machinery merchant |
Religion | Church of England |
Address | Armadale, Western Australia |
Next of Kin | Father Mr Sydney Kitley |
Military Information | |
Reg Number | W16769 |
Date of Enlistment | 9 Aug 1918 - 24 Dec 1918 |
Rank | Private |
Unit/Formation | 4th Reinforcements (W) |
Date of Embarkation | Did not leave Australia |
Monument |
Armadale War Memorial (Armadale panel) Armadale and Districts Roll of Honour |
Medals | not entitled |
Pre War
War Service
Three weeks after commencing his training at Blackboy Hill camp, Ralph was allocated to a general reinforcement draft. Before he completed his training the Armistice was agree to.
Post War
In 1925 he married Eliza Ethel Rutherford in Perth. Eliza died 8 Mar 1993 in Nedlands, aged 91. Daughter Majorie E, born in 1930.
Electoral Roll entries - 1922 - 1925 at 14 Camelia street, Balkatta, fitter; 1931 - 1968 with Eliza at 100 William street, Nedlands, a salesman; 1972 - 1980 at 4/7 Third avenue, Maylands, retired.
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