Mervyn Joseph Francis
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 7 Jul 1926 |
| Place of Birth | Perth, Western Australia |
| Death | 21 Mar 2014, aged 87 |
| Place of Death | Carlisle, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 18 years, 1 month |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Fifth road, Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr Henry Victor Francis |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | WX22927 |
| Date of Enlistment | 1 Aug 1944 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 7th Australian Advanced Ordnance Depot |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
War Service
Mervyn enlisted on 1 Aug 1944 just after his 18th birthday, and on 8 Aug 1944 hwe was transferred to the ARTC During the time Mervyn was in uniform, the 7th Australian Advanced Ordnance Depot was based at Nungarin in the eastern wheatbelt.
discharged 17 Dec 1946
Post War
During 1949 he married Joan Barbara Simmons in Geraldton.
Electoral Roll entries: 1954 at Fourth road, Armadale, truck driver; 1968 - 1980 at 151 Bishopsgate street, Carlisle, truck driver
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