Dudley Arthur Clairs
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 2 May 1907 |
| Place of Birth | Armadale, Western Australia |
| Death | 1970 |
| Place of Death | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Age at Enlistment | 34 years, 11 months |
| Occupation | Head Stockman |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Alice Downs Station, Halls Creek, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Brother , Mr. John J. Clairs |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W74624 |
| Date of Enlistment | 20 Apr 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 11th (North West) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
During 1925 Dudley had married May A Crapp in Perth. She is not with him in any ER entry.
Electoral Roll entry: 1943 at Lissadell Station, Turkey Creek, Western Australia, station hand;
War Service
Enlisted while in Halls Creek and taken on strength by the 11th (North West) VDC Battalion. On 3 Feb 1943 he transferred to the Northern Territory Force. Dudley's discharge date is unknown
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1954 at Quamby Hotel, Quamby, Queensland, hotel manager; 1954 at York street, Charters Towers, storekeeper; 1963 at Central Hotel Normanton, council employee; 1968 at 99 Merthyr road, New Farm, retired.
Notes
Possible wife (Helen) with him from 1949 until 1954.