Eaneas Malthais Lorenz
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 17 Oct 1896 |
| Place of Birth | Strathmerton, Victoria |
| Death | 1 Mar 1981, aged 84 |
| Place of Death | Armadale, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 45 years, 6 months |
| Description |
5'9" (1.75m) tall ; 135lbs in 1916 "lbsin1916" is not declared as a valid unit of measurement for this property. ; florid complexion ; hazel eyes ; brown hair |
| Occupation | Dairy farmer |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Byford, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs Christian Gladys Lorenz |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W67611 |
| Date of Enlistment | 22 Mar 1942 |
| Rank | Lieutenant (briefly) |
| Unit/Formation | 2nd (Fremantle) Battalion VDC |
| Post War Details | |
| Medals |
British War Medal Victory Medal War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
Electoral Roll entries: 1931 Group 119 , Northcliffe, farmer; 1937 Byford, farmer. During 1930 Eaneas had married Elsie Mary Browne (1905 - 1936) in Perth. Elsie died in Northcliffe aged 30 on 9 Apr 1936. He later married Gladys Browne (1898 - 2003). Gladys died in Northcote on 22 Nov 2003 aged 105.
Prior to enlisting in the Militia on 22 Mar 1942 he had served in the Australian Army during WW1, enlisting on 15 Mar 1916. He served in France with the 21st Infantry Battalion (Reg No 5363) where he was wounded in action on 21 Dec 1917 (bullet wound to buttocks) and again on 5 Oct 1918 (bullet wound to right leg).He was also a member of 2nd (Fremantle) Battalion of the Volunteer Defence Corps overseen by the RSL from 1 Jun 1941 until he enlisted in the Militia.
War Service
On 22 Mar 1942 Eaneas enlisted in the Militia and was posted to the No 2 VDC (Fremantle) Battalion. there, on 31 Jul 1942 he was promoted Lieutenant, but on 30 Apr 1943 he resigned his commission, which was accepted. Discharged on 30 Apr 1943.
Post War
1954 - 1980 at 6 Forrest road, Armadale, retired.
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