Alfred John Davies

Alfred John Davies

Personal Information
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

Alfred John Davies

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Headstone Information
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.

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Remained in Australia ww2