Robert James Ralphs
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 11 Feb 1923 |
| Place of Birth | Wyalkatchem, Western Australia |
| Death | 15 Mar 2008, aged 85 |
| Place of Death | Armadale, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 19 years, 2 months |
| Description |
5'4½" (1.64m) tall ; 128lbs 58.06 kg ; fair complexion ; blue eyes ; fair hair ; scar on left knee |
| Occupation | Apprentice Baker |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Westfield via Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr. William James Lenard Ralphs |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W69564 |
| Date of Enlistment | 26 Apr 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
War Service
Mobilised on 21 Oct 1941 at Armadale, it seems his apprenticeship kept him form a full time call up. On 26 Apr 1942 Robert enlisted inthe Volunteer Defence Corps at Armadale and was allocated to the "H.V Company of 3rd (Swan) VDC Battalion. On 28 Feb 1943 he was transferred to the 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion, and was discharged on 15 Nov 1943.
Post War
On 9 Aug 1952 Robert married Mildred Rebecca Morgan (1928 - 2008) locally. Mildred died on 6 Feb 2008 in Armadale, aged 79. They had four children.
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1954 at Westfield via Armadale, baker; 1958 at 21 East \street, Fremantle, baker; 1968 - 1972 at Westfield, baker; 1977 at Lot 101, Twelfth road, Armadale, baker; 1980 at 55 Twelfth avenue, Forrestdale.
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