Valda Joy Newton
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 18 Dec 1925 |
| Place of Birth | Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Death | 26 May 1976, aged 50 |
| Place of Death | Mt Lawley, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 18 years, 4 months |
| Description | 5'3" (1.60m) tall ; ; olive complexion ; blue eyes ; brown hair |
| Occupation | Shop assistant |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | 9 Crandon street, Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr. Basil William Robert Newton |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | WF38000 |
| Date of Enlistment | 19 May 1944 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 7th Australian Advanced Ordnance Depot |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
Had completed 7 years schooling.
War Service
Val enlisted in the Australian Women's Army Service at Claremont on 19 May 1944
discharged 8 Aug 1946
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 at 282 Hay street, waitress;
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