Clarice Linda Savage
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 26 Jul 1908 |
| Place of Birth | Maylands, Western Australia |
| Death | 14 Aug 2003, aged 95 |
| Place of Death | Willetton, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 34 years, 2 months |
| Description | 5'1½" (1.56m) tall ; ; dark complexion ; brown eyes ; dark brown hair |
| Occupation | Assistant Clerk |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Clifton street, Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr. William John Savage |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | WF90203 |
| Date of Enlistment | 20 Oct 1942 |
| Rank | Gunner |
| Unit/Formation | Fixed Defences Fremantle |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
War Service
Clarice enlisted in the Australian Women's Army Service at Claremont on 20 Oct 1942 aged 34. On 14 Nov 1942 she was posted to Fixed Defences Fremantle. On 23 Sep 1943 she was reclassified as Trade Group II Instrument Operator. From 22 May until 30 Jun 1944 she attended and qualified at an AWAS NCO School. With the need for coastal artillery declining, on 31 Dec 1944 Clarice was transferred to Western Command Recruit Reception & General Details Depot for reposting.
On 28 Feb 1945 Clarice was posted to the 55th Australian Searchlight Battery (Mixed) until 24 May 1945 when she was transferred to Western Australian Echelon & Records. On 30 Mar 1946 Clarice was transferred to Western Command Recruit Reception & General Details Depot for discharge which took place on 2 Apr 1946.
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1954 at Clifton street, Kelmscott, clerk; 1958 - 1972 at 113 Reynolds road, Applecross, machinist; 1977 - 1980 at 8b The Escarpment, Willetton
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