Jack Alfred Luff
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 12 Feb 1920 |
| Place of Birth | Harvey, Western Australia |
| Death | 25 Mar 2002, aged 82 |
| Place of Death | Katanning, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 22 years, 1 month |
| Description |
5'9¼" ( 1.75m) tall ; 155lbs 70.307 kg ; dark complexion ; grey eyes ; dark brown hair |
| Occupation | Dairy Farmer |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Canns road, Bedfordale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Mother , Mrs. Jeanne Marie Luff |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W67662 |
| Date of Enlistment | 22 Mar 1942 |
| Rank | Lance Bombardier |
| Unit/Formation | 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
Electoral Roll entry: 1943 at Canns road, Bedfordale, farmer
War Service
On 22 Mar 1942 Jack enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps at Armadale, and was allocated to the 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion. On 8 Sep 1944 he was appointed a Lance Bombardier before being placed on the Reserve on 1 May 1945. His medical rating was B1 due to slight flat feet.
Post War
During 1950 Jack married Deidre Blanche Crouch in the Wellington district.
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 at Canns road, Bedfordale, farmer; 1954 at Jarrahdale, bus driver; 1958 at Albany highway, Gosnells, miner; 1968 at 47 Harry street, Gosnells, labourer; 1972 - 1980 at 55 Frederic street, Gosnells, truck driver.
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