Roy Alva Stirling
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 22 May 1913 |
| Place of Birth | Boulder, Western Australia |
| Death | 5 Jul 1977, aged 64 |
| Place of Death | Trigg, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 27 years, 11 months |
| Occupation | Truck driver |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Address | Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs. Dorothy Hilda Stirling |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | WX12556 |
| Date of Enlistment | 9 May 1941 |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit/Formation | 2/41st Australian Transport Platoon (TS) |
| Post War Details | |
Pre War
During 1940 Roy married Dorothy Hilda Douglas in the Canning district. Dorothy died on 13 Jun 1959 in Armadale. Electoral Roll entries: 1936 - 1943 Albany road, Bedfordale, orchardist
War Service
Prior to enlisting in the 2nd AIF on 9 May 1941 Roy had served as a Trooper in the Militia's 10th Australian Light Horse Regiment
discharged 2 Nov 1945
Post War
During 1960, Roy remarried, this time to Pearl Patroni. Pearl died 18 Sep 1993, aged 77 in North Fremantle. Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1954 Albany road, Bedfordale, orchardist; 1958 William street, Armadale, retailer; 1963 at 31 Goldsmith road, Nedlands, businessman; 1972 at 4 Mettam street Trigg, salesman.
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