William George Morcombe
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Personal Information | |
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Date of Birth | 29 Nov 1885 |
Place of Birth | Adelaide, South Australia |
Age at Enlistment | 56 years, 3 months |
Description |
5'5" (1.65m) tall ; 131lbs 59.421 kg ; fair complexion ; blue eyes ; brown hair |
Occupation | Farmer |
Religion | Methodist |
Address | Bunbury road, Armadale, Western Australia |
Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs Alice Elizabeth Morcombe |
Military Information | |
Reg Number | W67685 |
Date of Enlistment | 22 Mar 1942 |
Rank | Corporal |
Unit/Formation | 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion |
Post War Details | |
Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
War Service
Enlisted in Armadale along with many others on 22 Mar 1942, and was allocated to 'D' Company. William was promoted Corporal on 1 Jul 1942, and on 1 May 1945 he was transferred to the Reserve.
discharge date is unknown
Post War
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