Ernest John Peters
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 15 May 1925 (Army records 1923) |
| Place of Birth | Busselton, Western Australia |
| Death | 9 Jul 2013, aged 88 |
| Place of Death | Tuart Hill, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 17 years, 3 months |
| Occupation | Sales assistant |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Byford, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Mother , Mrs Mary Ellen Peters |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W4438 & WX31038 |
| Date of Enlistment | 1 Sep 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 28th Australian Infantry Battalion (The Swan Regiment) |
| Post War Details | |
| Monument(s) | ANZAC Memorial Park (Byford) |
Pre War
In 1931 he attended the Oakford school.
War Service
Ernie's original enlistment was in the CMF in September 1940, a Sapper in the Fortress Engineers. On 21 Sep 1942 he re-enlisted, this time in the 2nd AIF.
Discharged 22 Mar 1946
Post War
During 1953, Ernest married Patricia Grace Patrick.
Electoral Roll entries: 1954 at 327 Onslow road, Shenton Park, carpenter; 1958 - 1977 at 5 Darch street Yokine, joiner; 1980 at 9 Felton street, Balcatta, joiner.
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