Evan John David Davies
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 4 Jun 1916 |
| Place of Birth | Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Death | 19 Apr 1998, aged 81 |
| Place of Death | Melville, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 24 years, 2 months |
| Occupation | Abattoirs worker |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Westfield, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Mother , Mrs Ethel Davies |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W11878 & WX26572 |
| Date of Enlistment | 20 Aug 1940 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 44th Australian Infantry Battalion (West Australian Rifle Regiment) |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
| Medals |
War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
Electoral Roll entries: 1937 - 1943 at 36 Scott street, South Fremantle, labourer
War Service
On 20 Aug 1940 Evan enlisted in the CMF at Kalgoorlie and was posted to the 44th Australian Infantry Battalion (West Australian Rifle Regiment). On 16 Dec 1941 he was called up for full time duty. On 27 June 1942, still with the 44th Battalion, he enlisted in the 2nd AIF while at Dandaragan. During his service he had numerous periods of LWOP to work in abottoirs.
On 19 Jan 1944 he was transferred to Western Command Recruit Reception & General Details Depot for discharge processing with discharge taking place on 20 Jan 1944 - essential services.
Post War
On 30 Mar 1946 Evan married Olive May Glover at Church of Christ, Fremantle. Olive died on 29 Oct 2008, aged 94 in Hamilton Hill. Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1968 at 126 View terrace, East Fremantle, sausage packer;
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