Harry Leaver
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 7 Mar 1920 |
| Place of Birth | Guildford, Western Australia |
| Death | 25 May 2015, aged 95 |
| Place of Death | Moora, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 22 years old |
| Description |
5'6" (1.68m) tall ; 133lbs 60.328 kg ; medium complexion ; blue eyes ; black hair |
| Occupation | Dairy farmer |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Address | "Homestead", Byford |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr. Frank William Leaver |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W67656 |
| Date of Enlistment | 22 Mar 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
In 1930 was attending the Bateman's Homestead School in Oaklands that service children from Groups 29, 30, and 31.Harry was a student of local schools from 1926 until 1934.
Electoral Roll entry: 1943 at 'The Homestead, Byford, farmer.
War Service
Originally called up on 7 Mar 1941 but released as he was in a protected occupation. On 22 Mar 1942 Harry enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps at Armadale and was allocated to the 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion. On 1 Jul 1942 Harry was promoted Corporal in 'D' Company, but on 16 Oct 1942 he reverted to Private at his own request. On 1 May 1945 along with the rest of his unit he was placed on Reserve.
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1958 at 'The Homestead, Byford, farmer; 1963 - 1968 at 'Piney Downs', Wannamal, farmer and contractor; 1977 - 1980 at Pearse road, Port Denison, retired.
Notes
Harry's brother Frank Lillicott (Jim) Leaver also served in the 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion.