Robert (Bob) Angus Lammonby
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 5 May 1912 |
| Place of Birth | Armadale, Western Australia |
| Death | 28 Sep 1993, aged 81 |
| Place of Death | Ferndale, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 30 years old |
| Occupation | Timber worker |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Nyamup, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs Phyllis Eva Lammonby |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W85583 |
| Date of Enlistment | 4 May 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 14th (Karri) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
On 31 July 1937 Bob married Phyllis Eva Campbell (1916 - 2010). Phyllis died on 21 Jul 2010 aged 94 in Como.
Electoral Roll entries: 1936 - 1937 at No. 1 State Mill, timber worker; 1943 at Nyamup, labourer
War Service
On 28 Apr 1942 at Nyamup, Bob enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps, and was allocated to the 14th (Karri) VDC Battalion. However, at Manjimup on 25 Oct 1944 he was transferred to the 12th (Jarrah) VDC Battalion, which was placed in Reserve on31 Jul 1944.
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1954 at Jarrahdale, faller; 1968 at 2895 Albany highway, Kelmscott, bus driver; 1972 at 3 Montrose street, Lynwood, greenkeeper; 1977 at 12 Harry street, Gosnells, retired; 1980 at 10 Soley place, Ferndale, retired.
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