Difference between revisions of "William Dobson Stevens ww2"
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| dateofbirth = 1 Apr 1916 | | dateofbirth = 1 Apr 1916 | ||
| placeofbirth = Armadale, Western Australia | | placeofbirth = Armadale, Western Australia | ||
| − | | death = | + | | death = 22 Sep 1963, aged 47 |
| − | | placeofdeath = | + | | placeofdeath = Pemberton, Western Australia |
| enlistmentage = 26 years, 1 month | | enlistmentage = 26 years, 1 month | ||
| − | | description = | + | | description = 6'2½" (1.89m) tall; 178lbs weight; fair complexion, blue eyes, auburn hair. |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 6'2½" (1.89m) |
| − | | weight = | + | | weight = 178lbs |
| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = fair |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = blue |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = auburn |
| descriptionnote = | | descriptionnote = | ||
| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Timber worker |
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Methodist |
| address = Pemberton, Western Australia | | address = Pemberton, Western Australia | ||
| relation = Wife | | relation = Wife | ||
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| enlistmentdate = 4 May 1942 | | enlistmentdate = 4 May 1942 | ||
| rank = Private | | rank = Private | ||
| − | | unit = 14th (Karri) VDC Battalion | + | | unit = [[14th (Karri) VDC Battalion]] |
| fate1 = Remained in Australia | | fate1 = Remained in Australia | ||
| fate2 = | | fate2 = | ||
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==Pre War== | ==Pre War== | ||
| − | + | Electoral Roll entry: 1943 at Pemberton, timber worker. | |
| − | + | On 28 Dec 1940, in Williams, William married Margaret 'Hilda' Eliza Brown (1904 - 1989). Hilda died on 6 Aug 1989 in Applecross. | |
==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| − | + | On 4 May 1042 at Pemberton, Bill was accepted into the [[14th (Karri) VDC Battalion]] .On 31 Jul 1944 he and the rest of his unit were placed in the Reserve, to be formally wound up on 15 Oct 1945. | |
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==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
| − | + | Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1958 at Pemberton, timber worker. | |
===Notes=== | ===Notes=== | ||
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[[Category:VDC ww2]] | [[Category:VDC ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | ||
| − | [[Category:Born | + | [[Category:Born WA ww2]] |
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Timber worker ww2]] |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Methodist ww2]] |
[[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:09, 19 June 2022
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 1 Apr 1916 |
| Place of Birth | Armadale, Western Australia |
| Death | 22 Sep 1963, aged 47 |
| Place of Death | Pemberton, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 26 years, 1 month |
| Description |
6'2½" (1.89m) tall ; 178lbs 80.739 kg ; fair complexion ; blue eyes ; auburn hair |
| Occupation | Timber worker |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Address | Pemberton, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs Hilda Stevens |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W85935 |
| Date of Enlistment | 4 May 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 14th (Karri) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
Electoral Roll entry: 1943 at Pemberton, timber worker. On 28 Dec 1940, in Williams, William married Margaret 'Hilda' Eliza Brown (1904 - 1989). Hilda died on 6 Aug 1989 in Applecross.
War Service
On 4 May 1042 at Pemberton, Bill was accepted into the 14th (Karri) VDC Battalion .On 31 Jul 1944 he and the rest of his unit were placed in the Reserve, to be formally wound up on 15 Oct 1945.
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1958 at Pemberton, timber worker.
Notes