Norman Henry Napier
From Our Contribution
 Extracted from 1934 Armadale AFL team photo | |
| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 30 Mar 1909 |
| Place of Birth | Narrogin, Western Australia |
| Death | 7 Nov 1984, aged 75 |
| Place of Death | Mundaring, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 33 years old |
| Description |
6' (1.83m) tall ; 170lbs 77.111 kg ; fair complexion ; brown eyes ; grey hair |
| Occupation | Butcher |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs. Lily Amelia Napier |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W61980 |
| Date of Enlistment | 3 Apr 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
On 17 Feb 1930 Norm had married Lilly Amelia Bingham (1911 - 1983) in the local area. Lilly died on 16 Sep 1983, aged 72 in Riverton. H had spent 3 years in the Army Reserve Field Artillery prior to call up. Electoral Roll entry: 1943 at Bunbury road, Armadale, farmer.
War Service
On 3 Apr 1942 at Claremont Norman was called up and allocated to the 3rd (Swan) VDC Battalion where on 8 Feb 1942 he was promoted Sergeant. His Army number at that time was W69524. On 28 Feb 1943 he was transferred to the 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion, and when granted leave for three months commencing 26 Mar 1943 he voluntarily reverted to Private. While on leave he was given a new Army number of W61980. Norman was discharged on 23 Nov 1943
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1954 at Bunbury road, Armadale, farmer; 1958 at Ninth road, Armadale, farmer; 1963 at 27 Mount street, West Perth, stock buyer; 1968 - 1977 at Ninth road, Armadale, stock buyer.
Notes