Difference between revisions of "Arthur George Selwin Hitchings"
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| placeofdeath = Subiaco, Western Australia | | placeofdeath = Subiaco, Western Australia | ||
| enlistmentage = 37 years old | | enlistmentage = 37 years old | ||
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− | | height = | + | | height = 5'7" (1.70m) |
− | | weight = | + | | weight = 114lbs; |
− | | complexion = | + | | complexion = dark |
− | | eyes = | + | | eyes = blue |
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| occupation = Garage proprietor | | occupation = Garage proprietor | ||
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During 1937 Arthur had married Agnes Campbell McGhie. (1910 - 2007) On 14 Mar 2007 Agnes died in Nedlands, aged 96. | During 1937 Arthur had married Agnes Campbell McGhie. (1910 - 2007) On 14 Mar 2007 Agnes died in Nedlands, aged 96. | ||
==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
+ | Arthur enlisted in Boyanup for part time service in the Volunteer Defence Corps on 26 Apr 1942 and was allotted to the [[5th (Busselton) VDC Battalion]]. Her was placed on Reserve on 31 Jul 1944 before being released completely on 15 Oct 1945 | ||
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==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
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[[Category:Church of England ww2]] | [[Category:Church of England ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Garage Proprietor ww2]] | [[Category:Garage Proprietor ww2]] | ||
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[[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] |
Latest revision as of 00:44, 19 June 2022
Personal Information | |
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Date of Birth | 14 Apr 1905 |
Place of Birth | Bedfordale, Western Australia |
Death | 16 Feb 1988, aged 82 |
Place of Death | Subiaco, Western Australia |
Age at Enlistment | 37 years old |
Description |
5'7" (1.70m) tall ; 114lbs; "lbs;" is not declared as a valid unit of measurement for this property. ; dark complexion ; blue eyes ; brown hair |
Occupation | Garage proprietor |
Religion | Church of England |
Address | Boyanup, Western Australia |
Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs. Agnes Campbell Hitchings |
Military Information | |
Reg Number | W70469 |
Date of Enlistment | 26 Apr 1942 |
Rank | Private |
Unit/Formation | 5th (Busselton) VDC Battalion |
Post War Details | |
Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
Electoral Roll entries: 1937 - 1943 at Boyanup, mechanic;
During 1937 Arthur had married Agnes Campbell McGhie. (1910 - 2007) On 14 Mar 2007 Agnes died in Nedlands, aged 96.
War Service
Arthur enlisted in Boyanup for part time service in the Volunteer Defence Corps on 26 Apr 1942 and was allotted to the 5th (Busselton) VDC Battalion. Her was placed on Reserve on 31 Jul 1944 before being released completely on 15 Oct 1945
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1968 at Boyanup, mechanic; 1972 - 1977 at 37 Stockdale crescent, Wembley Downs, retired; 1980 at 14/48 Austin street, Shenton Park.
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