Lionel Ivor Willacott
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 29 Mar 1927 |
| Place of Birth | Armadale, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 15 years, 4 months |
| Description |
5'7½" (1.72m) tall ; 116lbs 52.617 kg ; dark complexion ; brown eyes ; dark brown hair |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Railway road, Kenwick, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Mother , Mrs Olive Willacott |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W83786 |
| Date of Enlistment | 3 Sep 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 16th (Norseman) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
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[hide]Pre War
Prior to enlistment he was working in the Wiluna Gold Mine
War Service
When he enlisted in Wiluna on 3 Sep 1942 he gave his date of birth as 29 May 1924. He enlisted with his nephew David Francis Fitzgerald who was also under age. In Cue on 31 Jul 1944 he was transferred to the reserve before being discharged on 15 Oct 1945.
Post War
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