Barry Martin Keeley
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 3 Mar 1905 |
| Place of Birth | Katanning, Western Australia |
| Death | 16 Sep 1979, age 74 |
| Place of Death | Williams, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 36 years, 10 months |
| Occupation | Postal clerk |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs Rachel Keeley |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | WX16130 |
| Date of Enlistment | 27 Jan 1942 |
| Rank | Signaller |
| Unit/Formation | 13th Australian Infantry Brigade Signals Section |
| Post War Details | |
Pre War
In Northam area in 1928 Barry married Rachel Mortimer. Sons Barry & Bill. Electoral Roll entries: 1931 Middleton road Albany, post assistant; 1936 - 1937 Jull street Armadale Postal assistant; 1943 Third road, Armadale
War Service
Discharged 23 Jan 1946
Post War
Barry and Rachel were divorced on 7 May 1948, grounds being 5 years separation.
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 His Majesties Hotel, Fremantle, civil servant; 1949 Cowaramup, linesman ; 1954 Rocky Gully, postal officer; 1963 King River, linesman; 1972 - 1977 at 25 Homer street Narrogin, linesman. In 1977 Karen Therese, Michelle Catherine, and Myra Ada are also sharing the 25 Homer street address. In 1972 it was Myra Ada and William Mortimer.
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