John Blair
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 23 Apr 1923 |
| Place of Birth | Pines farm, Byford, Western Australia |
| Death | 13 Jul 1984, aged 61 |
| Place of Death | Mandurah, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 19 years, 3 months |
| Description | 5'8½" (1.74m) tall ; ; dark complexion ; green eyes ; black hair |
| Occupation | Dairy hand |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Address | Byford, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr Peter Allison Blair |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W4424 & WX26335 |
| Date of Enlistment | 5 Aug 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 'D' Australian Heavy Battery (Coast) |
| Post War Details | |
| Monument(s) | ANZAC Memorial Park (Byford) |
Pre War
War Service
John enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 5 Aug 1942, noting his previous service in the CMF with Army Number WX26335.
New Guinea 212 Nov 1943 - 5 Jul 1944
discharged 6 Dec 1945
Post War
During 1946 John married Roma Mary Leyshon.
Electoral Roll entries: 1954 at Prospect road, Armadale, truck driver; 1958 - 1968 at 205 Anzac road, Mt hawthorn, bus driver; 1972 - 1980 at 26 Elizabeth street, Mandurah, bus driver.
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