Robert Henry Powell
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Personal Information | |
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Date of Birth | 8 Oct 1893 |
Place of Birth | New Norcia, Western Australia |
Age at Enlistment | 46 years, 11 months |
Occupation | Farm manager |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Address | Prospect road, Armadale, Western Australia |
Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs Jane Powell |
Military Information | |
Reg Number | W242736 |
Date of Enlistment | 23 Sep 1940 |
Rank | Private |
Unit/Formation | 10th Australian Garrison Battalion |
Post War Details | |
Pre War
During WW1 had served in the 32nd Battalion AIF. In early 1920 he married Jane Longman in the New Norcia district.
Electoral Roll entries: 1931 - 1937 at 'Werrilda', Koojan, farm hand
War Service
Enlisted on 23 Sep 1940 and posted to the 10th Garrison Battalion at Swanbourne. On 20 Jan 1941 he was transferred to 'Y' Company on a full time basis. Discharged on 25 Feb 1941 at his own request.
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1943 at 35 Servetus street, Claremont, range assistant; 1958 - 1980 at 39 Drynan street, Bayswater, labourer;
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