Samuel Edward Ward
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 31 Oct 1899 |
| Place of Birth | Strathfield, England |
| Death | 20 Mar 1966, aged 66 |
| Place of Death | Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 41 years, 5 months |
| Description |
5'6" (1.68m) tall ; 163lbs 73.935 kg ; dark complexion ; blue eyes ; dark brown hair |
| Occupation | Orchardist |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs. Maud Ward |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W67633 |
| Date of Enlistment | 22 Mar 1942 |
| Rank | Lance Sergeant |
| Unit/Formation | 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
During 1938 records show Samuel had married Joyce E Olds in Boulder. Yet his lifetime partner is Maude Powell Ward (1900 - 1986). Maude died in Kelmscott on 13 Aug 1986, aged 86..
Electoral Roll entries: 1925 - 1943 at 'Wahroonga', Kelmscott, farmer .
War Service
On 22 Mar 1942 Samuel enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps at Armadale, and was allocated to the 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion's 'D' Company where on 1 Jul 1942 he was promoted Lance Sergeant. On 11 Aug 1944 Samuel was discharged at his own request.
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1954 at 'Wahroonga' Kelmscott, farmer
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