Hammond Thomas Cross
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 21 Jan 1903 |
| Place of Birth | Leederville, Western Australia |
| Death | 31 May 1987, aged 84 |
| Place of Death | Como, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 39 years, 2 months |
| Description |
5'6" (1.68m) tall ; 152lbs 68.946 kg ; fair complexion ; brown eyes ; fair hair ; scar on left hand |
| Occupation | Orchardist |
| Religion | Congregational |
| Address | 'Runnymede', Albany road, Bedfordale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs. Muriel McClelland Cross |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W67629 |
| Date of Enlistment | 22 Mar 1942 |
| Rank | Bombardier |
| Unit/Formation | 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
During 1930 Hammond married Muriel McClelland Roberts (1903-1952). Muriel died on 14 Feb 1952 in Bedfordale. They had six children.
Electoral Roll entries: 1925 - 1943 at 'Runnymede', Bedfordale, orchardist
War Service
On 22 Mar 1942 in Armadale, Hammond enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps, and was posted to the 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion. On 8 Sep 1944 he was promoted Corporal, and on 1 May 1945 transferred to the Reserve.
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1954 - 1958 at 'Runnymede' Bedfordale, orchardist; 1968 - 1977 at 21 Oxford street, Kensington, orchardist; 1980 at 29 Gardner street, Como, retired.
During 1962 Hammond married Margaret Amelia MacDonald (1905 - 1992). Margaret died in South Perth on 17 Aug 1992, aged 87.
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