John William Valli
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Personal Information | |
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Date of Birth | 23 Aug 1914 |
Place of Birth | Jarrahdale, Western Australia |
Death | 10 Sep 1998, aged 84 |
Place of Death | Armadale, Western Australia |
Age at Enlistment | 27 years, 8 months |
Description |
5'11" (1.80m) tall ; 158lbs 71.668 kg ; fresh complexion ; blue eyes ; black hair |
Occupation | Farmer |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Address | Ninth road, Armadale, Western Australia |
Next of Kin | Father , Luigi Valli |
Military Information | |
Reg Number | W69569 |
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 entry: 1943 at Ninth road, Armadale, farmer.
War Service
Called up on 6 Mar 1941, he presented to the Drill Hall on Mounts Bay road in Perth, but as a farmer he was exempt from service. On 26 Apr 1942 John enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps at Armadale and was allocated to the 3rd (Swan) VDC Battalion's 'H.V.' Company. On 28 Feb 1943 he was transferred to the 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion, and was discharged on 15 Nov 1943.
On 2 Jan 1943 John married Annie Amelia Price (1920 - 1998) locally. Annie died on 5 Jul 1997 in Armadale.
" Miss A.A. Price of Fifth road Armadale, Groom J.W. Valli also of Fifth road, Armadale. Brigadier J.G.L. Valli Bestman. [1]
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1968 at Ninth road, Armadale, farmer; 1972 - 1980 at Lot 11 Forrest road, Armadale, School bus contractor.
Notes
- ↑ Trove - West Australian Jan 2 1943