Difference between revisions of "Alfred John Davies"
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| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'8"(1.73m) tall; ruddy complexion, blue eyes, dark hair, scar on left calf. |
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| − | | descriptionnote = | + | | descriptionnote = scar on left calf |
| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Orchardist |
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Church of England |
| address = Karragullen, Western Australia | | address = Karragullen, Western Australia | ||
| relation = Father | | relation = Father | ||
| − | | nextofkin = Mr Alfred Davies | + | | nextofkin = Mr. Alfred James Davies |
| regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=6361504 W20669 & WX30645] | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=6361504 W20669 & WX30645] | ||
| enlistmentdate = 19 Jul 1942 | | enlistmentdate = 19 Jul 1942 | ||
| rank = Gunner | | rank = Gunner | ||
| unit = 2 Reist Survey Battery | | unit = 2 Reist Survey Battery | ||
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==Pre War== | ==Pre War== | ||
| − | As a 9 year old Alfred sailed from London on 6 Sep 1925 for Fremantle aboard the P&O Ship ''SS Barrabool'' with parents Alfred James and Millie Roseanna. Their previous address was Homefield Farm, Sutton-on- Hone, Kent. | + | As a 9 year old Alfred sailed from London on 6 Sep 1925 for Fremantle aboard the P&O Ship ''SS Barrabool'' with parents Alfred James and Millie Roseanna. Their previous address was Homefield Farm, Sutton-on- Hone, Kent. Electoral Roll entries: 1936 - 1943 at 'The Wested", Karragullen, labourer. |
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==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| + | Alfred enliste part time in the CMF on 7 Mar 1941 and was called up for full time service on 19 Jun 1941, posted to the [[7th Heavy Brigade RAA]]. On 6 Deac 1941 Alf had volunteered to serve overseas On 25 Feb 1942 he was deemed to be qualified as a TG III Range Taker. From 25 Feb 1942 until 2 Apr 1942 he was admitted to the [[Rottnest Camp Hospital]] | ||
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| + | 13 Jul 1942 | ||
| + | Transferred to the 2nd AIF while based on Rottnest Island on 14 Jul 1942. | ||
discharged 4 Sep 1945 | discharged 4 Sep 1945 | ||
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[[Category:Born England ww2]] | [[Category:Born England ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Orchardist ww2]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Church of England ww2]] | ||
| + | [[Category:: Remained in Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Saint Mary-in-the-Valley Cemetery]] | [[Category:Saint Mary-in-the-Valley Cemetery]] | ||
[[Category:St Mary South]] | [[Category:St Mary South]] | ||
Revision as of 19:23, 27 January 2023
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 9 Dec 1914 |
| Place of Birth | Farningham, Kent, England |
| Death | 4 Mar 1993 |
| Age at Enlistment | 27 years, 7 months |
| Description | 5'8"(1.73m) tall ; ; ruddy complexion ; blue eyes ; dark hair ; scar on left calf |
| Occupation | Orchardist |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Karragullen, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr. Alfred James Davies |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W20669 & WX30645 |
| Date of Enlistment | 19 Jul 1942 |
| Rank | Gunner |
| Unit/Formation | 2 Reist Survey Battery |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
 Photo from BillionGraves user Trisha 22 | |
| Headstone Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 9 December 1913 |
| Additional Names | Jean Dorothy Davies |
| Transcription | Davies Alfred John 1913-1993. Jean Dorothy 1926-2016. Always loved and remembered R.I.P. |
Pre War
As a 9 year old Alfred sailed from London on 6 Sep 1925 for Fremantle aboard the P&O Ship SS Barrabool with parents Alfred James and Millie Roseanna. Their previous address was Homefield Farm, Sutton-on- Hone, Kent. Electoral Roll entries: 1936 - 1943 at 'The Wested", Karragullen, labourer.
War Service
Alfred enliste part time in the CMF on 7 Mar 1941 and was called up for full time service on 19 Jun 1941, posted to the 7th Heavy Brigade RAA. On 6 Deac 1941 Alf had volunteered to serve overseas On 25 Feb 1942 he was deemed to be qualified as a TG III Range Taker. From 25 Feb 1942 until 2 Apr 1942 he was admitted to the Rottnest Camp Hospital
13 Jul 1942
Transferred to the 2nd AIF while based on Rottnest Island on 14 Jul 1942.
discharged 4 Sep 1945
Post War
During 1953 Alfred married Jean Dorothy Brett in Perth. Jean in Bentley on 22 Mar 2010 aged 89 ? Children were Chris, Jennifer, Robert, Len, Yvonne and Alicia.
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1963 at Karagullen, orchardist; 1977 - 1980 at 473 Chevin road, Roleystone, inspector.
Notes
Death records from Kelmscott record his dob as 9 Dec 1913, a year earlier than military records.