Difference between revisions of "Francis Joseph O'Keeffe"
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| placeofdeath = Busselton, Western Australia | | placeofdeath = Busselton, Western Australia | ||
| enlistmentage = 37 years old | | enlistmentage = 37 years old | ||
− | | description = | + | | description = 5'10" (1.78m) tall; weight 147lbs; ruddy complexion, blue eyes. dark brown hair. |
− | | height = | + | | height = 5'10" (1.78m) |
− | | weight = | + | | weight = 147lbs |
− | | complexion = | + | | complexion = ruddy |
− | | eyes = | + | | eyes = blue |
− | | hair = | + | | hair = dark brown |
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| occupation = Forestry worker | | occupation = Forestry worker | ||
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==Pre War== | ==Pre War== | ||
− | During 1933 Francis had married Grace Florence Lowen (1905 - 1993) in Perth. Grace died on 19 Mar 1993, aged 87. | + | Francis had undertaken 3 months of militia artillery training during 1932. During 1933 Francis had married Grace Florence Lowen (1905 - 1993) in Perth. Grace died on 19 Mar 1993, aged 87. |
Electoral Roll entries: 1936 - 1937 at Forest Department Gleneagle, Karragullen, surveyor; | Electoral Roll entries: 1936 - 1937 at Forest Department Gleneagle, Karragullen, surveyor; | ||
==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
− | Enlisted in | + | Enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps on 10 May 1942 and was allocated to the [[12th (Jarrah) VDC Battalion]] where on 29 Nov 1942 he was promoted Sergeant i the Intelligence Section. On 7 Feb 194 his Army number was changed from W85201 to W93461. On 21 Apr 1944 he was discharged at Pinjarra on his own request. |
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==Post War== | ==Post War== |
Revision as of 15:40, 24 April 2021
Personal Information | |
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Date of Birth | 23 Jul 1905 |
Place of Birth | West Perth, Western Australia |
Death | 16 Oct 1964, aged 59 |
Place of Death | Busselton, Western Australia |
Age at Enlistment | 37 years old |
Description |
5'10" (1.78m) tall ; 147lbs 66.678 kg ; ruddy complexion ; blue eyes ; dark brown hair |
Occupation | Forestry worker |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Address | Gleneagle, Western Australia |
Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs. Grace Florence O'Keeffe |
Military Information | |
Reg Number | W93461 |
Date of Enlistment | 16 Jul 1942 |
Rank | Sergeant |
Unit/Formation | 12th (Jarrah) VDC Battalion |
Post War Details | |
Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
Francis had undertaken 3 months of militia artillery training during 1932. During 1933 Francis had married Grace Florence Lowen (1905 - 1993) in Perth. Grace died on 19 Mar 1993, aged 87.
Electoral Roll entries: 1936 - 1937 at Forest Department Gleneagle, Karragullen, surveyor;
War Service
Enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps on 10 May 1942 and was allocated to the 12th (Jarrah) VDC Battalion where on 29 Nov 1942 he was promoted Sergeant i the Intelligence Section. On 7 Feb 194 his Army number was changed from W85201 to W93461. On 21 Apr 1944 he was discharged at Pinjarra on his own request.
Post War
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