Ruby Joyce Francis
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 3 May 1923 |
| Place of Birth | Armadale, Western Australia |
| Death | 10 Sep 1996, aged 73 |
| Place of Death | Mahogany Creek, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 19 years, 7 months |
| Description | 5'2" (1.58m) tall ; ; fiar complexion ; blue eyes ; fair hair |
| Occupation | Home duties |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Fifth road, Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr. Henry Francis |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | WF93079 |
| Date of Enlistment | 27 Dec 1942 |
| Rank | Driver |
| Unit/Formation | HQ 5th Australian Salvage Depot |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
War Service
discharged 18 Apr 1946
Post War
During 1946 Ruby married Allan Cuthbert Harris (1904 - 1996) in Perth. They had 3 children. They were on the SS Gorgon which sailed from Singapore to Fremantle, arriving there on 29 Dec 1956. Allan was described on the manifest as Conservator of Forest. He had served as a Major with the 12th (Jarrah) VDC Battalion during ww2.
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 c/o Forest Department HQs, Armadale; 1954 - 1980 at 5 Duncraig road, Applecross.
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