Harry Eric Nairn
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 3 Mar 1903 |
| Place of Birth | Cardup, Western Australia |
| Death | 27 Aug 1990, aged 87 |
| Place of Death | Byford, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 39 years old |
| Description |
5'8" (1.73m) tall ; 156lbs 70.76 kg ; fair complexion ; blue eyes ; fair hair ; scars on back |
| Occupation | Dairy Farmer |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Address | Byford, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs. Dorothy Bain Nairn |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | w67686 |
| Date of Enlistment | 22 Mar 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
Between 1908 and 1917 Harry was a student at the Mundijong and Beenup schools, On 2 Sep 1933 Harry married Dorothy Bain Pike (1910 - 1979). They had four children including Peter William Nairn (1934 - 2016).
Electoral Roll entries: 1931 - 1943 at Cardup, farmer
War Service
On 22 Mar 1942 Harry enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps and was allocated to the 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion. On 1 Jul 1942 Harry was promoted Corporal in 'D' Company based on Armadale. From 16 - 23 Aug he attended a Demolition School at Guildford, and on 23 Sep 1942 he was promoted Lance Sergeant, before reverting to Private at his own request on 25 May 1944. On 1 May 1945 Harry was placed on the Reserve.
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1972 at Cardup, Byford, 1977 - 1980 at Nettleton road, Byford, farmer
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