Wilfred Henry Babb
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 17 Nov 1925 |
| Place of Birth | Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Death | 24 Sep 2015, aged 89 |
| Place of Death | Warnbro, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 16 years, 4 months |
| Address | Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr Henry Babb |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W68027 |
| Date of Enlistment | 29 Mar 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
| Headstone Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 17 November 1925 |
| Age at Death | 89 years |
| Transcription | In Loving Memory of Wilfred Henry Babb Born 17/11/1925 Died 24/09/2015 Aged 89 Years |
Pre War
War Service
Enlisted at Maddington, away from the knowing eyes of the Armadale community.
date of discharge is not known
Post War
During 1949 Wilfred married Hazel Cumber. Daughter Jennifer Constance.
Electoral Roll entries: 1954 - 1958 Railway terrace, Kelmscott, fitter; 1963 - 1980 at 24 Streich avenue, Kelmscott, fitter
Notes
Military records give his date of birth as 25 Mar 1924 With correct dob, he was underage when he enlisted.