Joseph Logan
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 28 Nov 1911 |
| Place of Birth | North Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Death | 5 Jun 1979, aged 67 |
| Place of Death | Mt Hawthorn, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 29 years, 5 months |
| Description | 5'7" (1.70m) tall ; ; dark complexion ; brown eyes ; black hair |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Prospect road, Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr. Robert Bryson Logan |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | S33420 & SX27701 |
| Date of Enlistment | 7 May 1941 |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit/Formation | 2/43rd Australian Infantry Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
Pre War
At the time of his original enlistment Joe was living at 285 Port Road, Hindmarsh, South Australia and he was working for Holden.
War Service
Joseph's original enlistment was on a part time basis with the CMF on 7 May 1941, and he was called up for full time duty on 14 Nov 1941. Joe had been allocated to the 43rd Australian Infantry Battalion (Hindmarsh Regiment). Withthe battalion he moved to the Northern Territory, leaving Adelaide on 18 Dec 1941 and arriving in Darwin on Christmas Day 1941.
2nd AIF on 12 Nov 1942 Darwin 25 Dec 1941 - 28 Mar 1943 enlisted at Adelaide River, Northern Territory
converted to the 2nd AIF at Adelaide River on 12 Nov 1942.
Joseph and Muriel Doreen were married on 26 Aug 1944. Discharged 9 Jan 1947
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 at Third road, Armadale R.A.N. (Naval Police Byford Depot?); 1954 - 1977 at 27 Milton street, Mt Hawthorn, machinist.
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