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Revision as of 00:16, 10 November 2019
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 17 Mar 1922 |
| Place of Birth | London, England |
| Age at Enlistment | 20 years , 5 months |
| Description |
6' 0" (1.83) tall ; scar on right thigh. "scar on right thigh." is not a number. ; fair complexion ; blue eyes ; fair hair |
| Occupation | Bread carter |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Weston street, Maddington, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr Horace Deverell |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | WX21923 |
| Date of Enlistment | 26 Apr 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Post War Details | |
| Medals |
1939-45 Star Pacific Star Defence Medal War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
David enlisted in the CMF (VDC) in Armadale on 26 Apr 1942. He subsequently enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 1 Sep 1942. As a member of the VDC he was posted to No 3 (Swan) Battalion where he completed 187 days service. On joining the 2nd AIF he was sent to the 35th Infantry Training Battalion. On 12 Dec 1942 he was transferred to the Motor Transport Training Depot at Northam, returning to the 35th Australian Infantry Training Battalion on 8 Jan 1943. In early March 1943 he was posted to the 2nd Australian Infantry Brigade's HWQ element, and on 23 Jul 1943 he was transferred to Victoria.
On 11 Sep 1943 he and the rest of his unit were transferred to the Northern Territory. While there he enjoyed a period of leave back in Western Australia before being transferred to the NSW Line of Command in Jul 1944.
War Service
discharged 17 Jun 1946
Post War
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