Difference between revisions of "Ronald William Buckingham"
From Our Contribution
| Line 9: | Line 9: | ||
| placeofdeath = Kelmscott, Western Australia | | placeofdeath = Kelmscott, Western Australia | ||
| enlistmentage = 29 years, 10 months | | enlistmentage = 29 years, 10 months | ||
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'6" (1.68m) tall; weight 168lbs; fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair. |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5'6" (1.68m) |
| − | | weight = | + | | weight = 168lb |
| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = fair, |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = blue |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = light brown |
| descriptionnote = | | descriptionnote = | ||
| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Orchardist |
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Congregational |
| − | | address = Kelmscott, Western Australia | + | | address = River road, Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| relation = Wife | | relation = Wife | ||
| nextofkin = Mrs Vera Buckingham | | nextofkin = Mrs Vera Buckingham | ||
| − | | regnumber = W54965 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=5872845 W54965] |
| enlistmentdate = 17 Feb 1942 | | enlistmentdate = 17 Feb 1942 | ||
| rank = Corporal | | rank = Corporal | ||
| Line 57: | Line 57: | ||
Electoral Roll entries: 1936 - 1943 at River road, Kelmscott, orchard hand. | Electoral Roll entries: 1936 - 1943 at River road, Kelmscott, orchard hand. | ||
| − | + | On 31 Oct 1936 Ronald had married Vera Treby (1915 - 2008) locally. Vera died on 5 Jun 2008 in Kelmscott, aged 93. At time of enlistment they had three children. | |
==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| − | + | On 17 Feb 1942 Ronald had been mobilised, enlisting at Armadale in the [[2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion]]. Another set of documents gives his date of enlistment as 22 March 1942. Regardless, on 1 July Ronald was appointed Lance Corporal, and on 11 Mar 1943 he was promoted Corporal. His services were terminated at Fremantle on 6 Mar 1945 at his own request. | |
Revision as of 23:48, 9 April 2021
 Ancestry.com | |
| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 11 Apr 1912 |
| Place of Birth | Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Death | 21 Dec 1988, aged 76 |
| Place of Death | Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 29 years, 10 months |
| Description |
5'6" (1.68m) tall ; 168lb "lb" is not declared as a valid unit of measurement for this property. ; fair, complexion ; blue eyes ; light brown hair |
| Occupation | Orchardist |
| Religion | Congregational |
| Address | River road, Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs Vera Buckingham |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W54965 |
| Date of Enlistment | 17 Feb 1942 |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit/Formation | 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
Electoral Roll entries: 1936 - 1943 at River road, Kelmscott, orchard hand.
On 31 Oct 1936 Ronald had married Vera Treby (1915 - 2008) locally. Vera died on 5 Jun 2008 in Kelmscott, aged 93. At time of enlistment they had three children.
War Service
On 17 Feb 1942 Ronald had been mobilised, enlisting at Armadale in the 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion. Another set of documents gives his date of enlistment as 22 March 1942. Regardless, on 1 July Ronald was appointed Lance Corporal, and on 11 Mar 1943 he was promoted Corporal. His services were terminated at Fremantle on 6 Mar 1945 at his own request.
discharge date unknown
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1958 at River road, Kelmscott, orchard hand; 1963 - 1980 at 71 Brookton highway, Kelmscott, orchard hand.
Notes