Claude Vincent Kinsella
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 5 Nov 1903 |
| Place of Birth | Bunbury, Western Australia |
| Death | 26 Mar 1965, aged 61 |
| Place of Death | Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 38 years, 8 months |
| Description |
6'1" (1.85m) tall ; 173lbs 78.471 kg ; fair complexion ; blue eyes ; brown hair |
| Occupation | Forest Officer |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Gleneagle via Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs Gladys Muriel Kinsella |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W68139 & W93460 |
| Date of Enlistment | 16 Jul 1942 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit/Formation | 12th (Jarrah) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
Claude married Gladys Muriel Bright during 1927. Daughter Florence Joan was born during 1932.
Electoral Roll entries: 1925 at 6 Joel terrace, Perth, forest guard; 1931 - 1937 at Jarrahdale, assistant forester;
War Service
Enlisted as a Private on 26 Apr 1942 in Armadale, he was appointed 2IC of 'A' Company on 2 Sep 1942 at Jarrahdale, and subsequently promoted to Lieutenant on 4 Nov 1942. Claude completed a Company Commanders Course at Harvey between 1 and 22 Aug 1943, and on completion of the course he was appointed 'A' Company Commander of the 12th (Jarrah) VDC Battalion. On 5 Oct 1943 he was promoted to Captain.
Claude's Army Number was reallocated to W93460 on 7 Feb 1944. His appointment was terminated on 15 Oct 1945 and he was placed on the Reserve List.
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1954 at Gleneagles, forester; 1958 at First avenue, Kelmscott, forester
Gladys died on 13 Jan 1985, aged 83.
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