James Collier
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 27 Mar 1883 |
| Place of Birth | Burwood, Victoria |
| Death | 28 Aug 1968, aged 93 (?) |
| Place of Death | Nedlands, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 59 years, 3 months |
| Description | ; fair complexion ; brown eyes ; fair hair |
| Occupation | Timber worker |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | William street, Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs. Amelia Collier |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W68216 |
| Date of Enlistment | 27 Jun 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
Electoral Roll entries: 1910 - 1914 at Mornington Mill, mill hand; 1922 at Mornington Mill, dairyman; 1925 at 119 Ascot road, Victoria park, bootmaker; 1936 - 1937 at Nanga Brook, timber worker; 1943 at William street, Armadale, timber worker. James had married Amelia prior to 1910. Amelia (1881 - 1970) died on 2 Jul 2012 aged 89 in Como.
War Service
On 1 Jul 1942 in Armadale James enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps and was allocated to the 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion' 'D' Company. On 1 May 1945 he was transferred to the Reserve.
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1963 at William street, Armadale, timber worker
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