Charles Vernon Rutherford
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 3 May 1908 |
| Place of Birth | Waterons Mill, via Yarloop, Western Australia |
| Death | 28 Aug 1968, aged 60 |
| Place of Death | Harvey, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 33 years, 11 months |
| Description |
5'10" (1.78m) tall ; 138lbs 62.596 kg ; fair complexion ; grey eyes ; fair hair ; Appendix scar |
| Occupation | Forestry Officer |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Forests Department, Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs. Myrtle Letitia Rutherford |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W68145 |
| Date of Enlistment | 26 Apr 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 12th (Jarrah) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
During 1932 Charles married Myrtle Letitia Moore (1910 - 1990) in Fremantle. They had a son Vernon Herbert Rutherford died after 13 days in 1936, and a daughter Lynette Elaine Rutherford (Hanks) (1940-2012).
Electoral Roll entries: 1936 - 1937 at Jarrahdale, forest guard
War Service
On 26 Apr 1942 Charles enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps at Mundijong where he was allocated to the 12th (Jarrah) VDC Battalion. Charles was transferred to the 8th Platoon, 'C' Company at Hoffman's Mill on 15 Sep 1942 and then on 26 Oct 1942 he was promoted Sergeant, and on the same day appointed Signals Sergeant. On 19 Jul 1943 Charles reverted to Private at his own request and was discharged, again at his own request on 18 Dec 1943.
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1954 at Wundowie, Superintendent; 1954 - 1968 at Harvey, Superintendent
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