Bernard Alphonsus Hastie
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 Bernie with sister Theresa Christina Hastie | |
| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 6 Mar 1904 |
| Place of Birth | Bunbury, Western Australia |
| Death | 30 Dec 1986 |
| Place of Death | Jull street, Armadale, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 38 years old |
| Description |
5'8" (1.73m) tall ; 163lbs 73.935 kg ; fair complexion ; blue eyes ; fair hair ; scar on left temple |
| Occupation | storekeeper |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr. Thomas Hastie |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W67691 |
| Date of Enlistment | 22 Mar 1942 |
| Rank | Staff Sergeant |
| Unit/Formation | 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
Electoral Roll entries: 1931 - 1943 at Jull street, Armadale, draper;
War Service
On 22 Mar 1942 in Armadale, Bernie enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps and was posted to the 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion. On 1 Jul 1942 Bernie was promoted Sergeant in 'D' Company and a fortnight later on the 15th he was again promoted, this time to Staff Sergeant Company CQMS. On 22 Sep 1944 he was discharged at his own request.
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1968 at Jull street, Armadale, draper; 1972 - 1977 at 51 Prospect road, Armadale, draper; 1980 at 32 Fourth road, Armadale, draper.
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