Difference between revisions of "Edgar Butcher"
From Our Contribution
m (Linton moved page Edgar Burcher to Edgar Butcher without leaving a redirect) |
|||
Line 6: | Line 6: | ||
| dateofbirth = 14 May 1901 | | dateofbirth = 14 May 1901 | ||
| placeofbirth = Kelmscott, Western Australia | | placeofbirth = Kelmscott, Western Australia | ||
− | | death = | + | | death = 2 Apr 1978, aged 77 |
− | | placeofdeath = | + | | placeofdeath = Mandurah, Western Austrlia |
| enlistmentage = 40 years 11 months | | enlistmentage = 40 years 11 months | ||
| description = 5'8"(1.73m) tall; weight 176lbs; blue eyes, brown hair | | description = 5'8"(1.73m) tall; weight 176lbs; blue eyes, brown hair |
Revision as of 19:01, 26 December 2019
Pre War
During 1918 he had suffered a severe bout on pneumonic Flue, and in 1922 had broken his right wrist. Edgar married Muriel Alice Merrifield Pascoe in Perth during 1930.
War Service
Edgar enlisted in Pinjarra and was allocated to the 4th (Bunbury) VDC Battalion. On 28 Sep 1942 he was promoted to the rank of Corporal in 'D' Company, and on 12Jun 1943 he was again promoted, this time to Sergeant. He was sent on an NCO's Course at Harvey from 5-26 Jun 1943 before beig placed on the Reserve List on 31 Dec 1944.
Edgar was discharged on 15 Oct 1945.
Post War
Notes