Difference between revisions of "Douglas George Edgar Alexander"
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| dateofbirth = 11 Jul 1918 | | dateofbirth = 11 Jul 1918 | ||
| − | | placeofbirth = | + | | placeofbirth = Byford, Western Australia |
| death = 4 Feb 1981, aged 62 | | death = 4 Feb 1981, aged 62 | ||
| placeofdeath = Armadale, Western Australia | | placeofdeath = Armadale, Western Australia | ||
| − | | enlistmentage = | + | | enlistmentage = 18 years, 4 months |
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'10½" (1.79m); weight 179lbs; blue eyes, brown hair, diagonal appendix scar |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5'10½" (1.79m) |
| − | | weight = | + | | weight = 179lbs |
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| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = blue |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = bown |
| − | | descriptionnote = | + | | descriptionnote = diagonal appendix scar |
| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Dairy farmer |
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Church of England |
| address = Byford, Western Australia | | address = Byford, Western Australia | ||
| − | | relation = | + | | relation = Mother |
| − | | nextofkin = Mrs | + | | nextofkin = Mrs. Eva Charlotte Alexander |
| − | | regnumber = W825 & WX21854 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=6498169 W825] & WX21854 |
| enlistmentdate = 2 Apr 1941 & 20 Jul 1942 | | enlistmentdate = 2 Apr 1941 & 20 Jul 1942 | ||
| rank = Private | | rank = Private | ||
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==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| − | Original enlistment was in | + | Original enlistment was in Kelmscott for part time service as a trooper in the CMF's [[10th Light Horse Regiment ww2]] from 29 Nov 1936 with Army Number 249749. He was discharged on 3 Dec 1938, before enlisting part time again on 3 Aug 1940 at Victoria Park. From 28 Jan 1941 until 27 Apr 1941 he participated in a training camp at Bunbury, and he was called up for full time duty on 17 Dec 1941. On 16 Jan 1942, Doug was discharged for Essential Services at Wanneroo (Oil tanks). |
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Enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 20 Jul 1942. | Enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 20 Jul 1942. | ||
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===External Links=== | ===External Links=== | ||
| − | {{DEFAULTSORT:Alexander , Douglas}} | + | {{DEFAULTSORT:Alexander , Douglas George Edgar}} |
[[Category:Soldier ww2]] | [[Category:Soldier ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Born WA ww2]] | [[Category:Born WA ww2]] | ||
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Farm hand ww2]] |
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Church of England ww2]] |
[[Category:16th Australian Infantry Battalion (Cameron Highlander's Regiment)]] | [[Category:16th Australian Infantry Battalion (Cameron Highlander's Regiment)]] | ||
[[Category:]] | [[Category:]] | ||
[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
Revision as of 19:04, 9 June 2021
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 11 Jul 1918 |
| Place of Birth | Byford, Western Australia |
| Death | 4 Feb 1981, aged 62 |
| Place of Death | Armadale, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 18 years, 4 months |
| Description |
5'10½" (1.79m) tall ; 179lbs 81.193 kg ; blue eyes ; bown hair ; diagonal appendix scar |
| Occupation | Dairy farmer |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Byford, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Mother , Mrs. Eva Charlotte Alexander |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W825 & WX21854 |
| Date of Enlistment | 2 Apr 1941 & 20 Jul 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 16th Australian Infantry Battalion (Cameron Highlanders Regiment) |
| Post War Details | |
| Monument(s) | ANZAC Memorial Park (Byford) |
Pre War
In 1924 his family were living in Hope Valley road, Hope Valley.
War Service
Original enlistment was in Kelmscott for part time service as a trooper in the CMF's 10th Light Horse Regiment ww2 from 29 Nov 1936 with Army Number 249749. He was discharged on 3 Dec 1938, before enlisting part time again on 3 Aug 1940 at Victoria Park. From 28 Jan 1941 until 27 Apr 1941 he participated in a training camp at Bunbury, and he was called up for full time duty on 17 Dec 1941. On 16 Jan 1942, Doug was discharged for Essential Services at Wanneroo (Oil tanks).
Enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 20 Jul 1942.
Discharged 15 Oct 1945
Post War
Married Joyce Margaret Lynn (1920 - 29 Jul 2000).
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1954 Fremantle road, Armadale, brickmaker; 1958 - 1980 at 3 Forrest road, Armadale, brickmaker.
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