Reginald Owen Williams
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 21 Apr 1910 |
| Place of Birth | Perth, Western Australia |
| Death | 18 Mar 2003, aged 92 |
| Place of Death | Bateman, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 31 years, 11 months |
| Description |
5'9" (1.75m) tall ; 194lbs 87.997 kg ; dark complexion ; grey eyes ; dark brown hair |
| Occupation | Firewood contractor |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Seventh road, Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs. Grace Williams |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W61983 |
| Date of Enlistment | 3 Apr 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
During November 1929 Reg married Grace Townsend (1908 - 1985) in Perth. Grace died in Armadale on 24 Aug 1985 aged 77.
Electoral Roll entries: 1931 - 1943 at Seventh road, Armadale, firewood contractor
War Service
On 22 Mar 1942 Reg enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps at Armadale and was allocated to the 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion. On 1 Jul 1942 he was appointed Lance Corporal in 'D' Company, but reverted at his own request to Private on 24 Sep 1942. On 6 Nov 1943 his Army number was changed from W67666 to W61983, before being struck of strength on 2 Dec 1944.
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1954 - 1980 at 208 Seventh road, Armadale, firewood contractor;
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