Cyril John Dunnell
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 23 Feb 1919 |
| Place of Birth | Subiaco, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 20 years, 8 months |
| Description |
5'7½" (1.71m) tall ; 156lbs 70.76 kg ; grey eyes ; fair hair |
| Occupation | Baker |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Kelmscott Bakery, Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr. Harry Cyril Dunnell |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W235529 & WX500653 |
| Date of Enlistment | 3 Nov 1939 |
| Rank | Driver |
| Unit/Formation | AASC Motor Transport Depot (CMF) & |
| Post War Details | |
Pre War
War Service
Cyril enlisted in the CMF on 3 Nov 1939 at Claremont and on 6 Nov 1939 he was allocated to the 13th AASC Motor Transport Depot, but detached the same day to the 2/11th Australian Infantry Battalion at Northam Camp, classified as a Driver Trade Group III. He was granted two days leave in March and again from 24 Apr - 1 May 1940 inclusive. Cyril was discharged from the CMF on 6 Jun 1940 as he had joined the 2nd AIF.
Post War
Notes
There is a record for a Cyril John Dunnell born exactly 1 year later, with Fremantle as a birth place rather than Subiaco, and NOK Iris rather than Harry Dunnell. Records not yet released by AA.