George Edward Stevens
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Personal Information | |
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Date of Birth | 24 Mar 1914 |
Place of Birth | Bedfordale, Western Australia |
Age at Enlistment | 27 years, 4 months |
Description |
5'9" (1.75m) tall ; 146lbs 66.224 kg ; medium complexion ; blue eyes ; dark brown hair ; scar on left side of forehead. |
Occupation | Farm hand |
Religion | Church of England |
Address | Wandering, Western Australia |
Next of Kin | Mother , Mrs. Grace Stevens |
Military Information | |
Reg Number | W8428 |
Date of Enlistment | 2 Jun 1942 |
Rank | Private |
Unit/Formation | 12th (Jarrah) VDC Battalion |
Post War Details | |
Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
War Service
On 2 Jun 1942 George enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps at Wandering and was allocated to the 12th (Jarrah) VDC Battalion. On 31 Jul 1944 he joined the rest of his unit in the reserve.
Post War
During 1955 George married Irene Zelda Price in Perth.
Electoral Roll entries: 1954 at Seventh road, Armadale, tractor driver; 1958 at Clarence road, Armadale, bus driver; 1972 - 1980 at 24 Clarence road, bus driver
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