Charles Leonard Bishop
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 19 Apr 1903 |
| Place of Birth | Greenough, Western Australia |
| Death | 30 May 1987, aged 84 |
| Age at Enlistment | 38 years, 11 months |
| Description |
5'2¾" (1.60m) tall ; 147lbs 66.678 kg ; fair complexion ; blue eyes ; light brown balding hair |
| Occupation | Sanitary contractor |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Seventh road, Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs Elizabeth Margaret Bishop |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W67659 |
| Date of Enlistment | 22 Mar 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
During 1927 Charles married Elizabeth Margaret Johnson in Perth. Elizabeth died 17 Oct 1978 in Armadale, aged 72.
Electoral Roll entries: 1925 at Durlacher street, Geraldton, labourer; 1931 - 1943 at Seventh road, Armadale, labourer;
War Service
Enlisted at Armadale on 22 Mar 1942, and allocated to the 2nd VDC Battalion where he served for 2 years and 27 days before being discharged at his own request on 17 Apr 1944.
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1972 at Seventh road, Armadale, quarry worker; 1977 - 1980 at 9 Marian avenue, Armadale, retired
Notes
At enlistment gave a false date of birth (19 Apr 1908) Correct year of birth was 1903, and as he was baptised on 7 Jun 1903, it is probable that his dob was 19 Apr 1903.