David Langus Pumphrey
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 15 Feb 1914 |
| Place of Birth | Armadale, Western Australia |
| Death | 21 Dec 1962, aged 48 |
| Place of Death | Armadale, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 28 years, 2 months |
| Description |
5'6¾" (1.70m tall ; 122lbs 55.338 kg ; dark complexion ; blue eyes ; brown hair |
| Occupation | Brick maker |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Fremantle road, Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs. Mary Louisa Pumphrey |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W62243 |
| Date of Enlistment | 22 Apr 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
On 13 Jan 1933 David had married Mary Louisa Dyson (1915 - 1973). Mary died on 15 Jan 1973, aged 57 in Armadale. They had two children, including Harold David Pumphrey (1934 - 2015)
Electoral Roll entries: 1936 at Eighth road, Armadale, labourer; 1937 at Third road, Armadale, labourer; 1943 at Fremantle road, Armadale, labourer.
War Service
On 22 Apr 1942 at Armadale, David enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps and was initially allocated to the 3rd (Swan) VDC Battalion's "H.V" Compnay, transferring to the 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion on 28 Feb 1943. Along with many others his Army number was changed on 6 Nov 1943 from W69565 to W62243. 17 days later (23 November) he was discharged.
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 at Fremantle road, Armadale, labourer; 1954 - 1958 at Eighth road, Armadale, labourer
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