John Arthur Banyard
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 29 Apr 1913 |
| Place of Birth | Perth, Western Australia |
| Death | 29 Jun 2005, aged 92 |
| Age at Enlistment | 29 years old |
| Occupation | Truck driver |
| Religion | Congregational |
| Address | Second avenue, Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs. Burnice Felicia Beryl Banyard |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W68134 |
| Date of Enlistment | 26 Apr 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
Electoral Roll entries: 1934 - 1937 c/o V N Walker, West Dale; 1943 at Kelmscott, truck driver.
On 21 Nov 1936 John married Burnice Felicia Beryl Pascoe (1912 - 1995). Burnice died on 22 Aug 1995, aged 83 in Kelmscott.
War Service
Enlisted at Mundijong on 26 Apr 1942 and allocated tot he 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion. On 1 Jul 1942 he was transferred to the 12th (Jarrah) VDC Battalion, but returned to 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion on 6 Nov 1943 at which point he was allocated a new Army number (W54518).
Struck of Strength (discharged) on 5 Mar 1944 after 1 year and 314 days part time service
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1958 at Kelmscott, truck driver; 1963 - 1980 ay 31 Second avenue, Kelmscott, truck driver.
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