Frank Croudson
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 4 May 1899 |
| Place of Birth | Yorkshire, England |
| Death | 19 Dec 1970 |
| Place of Death | Victoria |
| Age at Enlistment | 41 years, 4 months |
| Description | 5'8" (1.73m) tall ; ; dark complexion ; brown eyes ; black hair |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Religion | Bible Student |
| Address | Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs. Eileen Elizabeth Croudson |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W28923 |
| Date of Enlistment | 20 Sep 1940 |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit/Formation | 5th Australian Lines of Communication Provost Company |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
Frank emigrated to Australia from London, leaving on 25 Aug 1923 aboard the SS Euripides. He was listed on the manifest as a 23 year old grocer from 'Will farm', Arthington near Leeds. Previous service in the Royal Navy. During 1925 Frank married Eileen E Dunn.
Electoral Roll entries: 1931 at Group Settlement 84, Airdale, farmer; 1943 at River road, Kelmscott, labourer. 1935 - 1939 listed in the 1939 Post Office Directories at Canning Weir.
War Service
Frank enlisted in the CMF on 20 Sep 1940
discharged 24 Oct 1945
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 River road, Kelmscott, labourer; 1954 - 1958 River road, Kelmscott, clerk; 1968 - 1970 at 163 Central road, Nunawading, retired.
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