Percival Stubbs
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 7 Sep 1900 |
| Place of Birth | Menzies, Western Australia |
| Death | 12 Sep 1988, aged 88 |
| Place of Death | Midland, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 41 years, 6 months |
| Description |
5'8¼" (1.73m) tall ; 148lbs 67.132 kg ; dark complexion ; brown eyes ; black hair |
| Occupation | Postmaster |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Address | Bunbury road, Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs. Sarah Stubbs |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W67974 |
| Date of Enlistment | 29 Mar 1942 |
| Rank | Lance Bombardier |
| Unit/Formation | 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
During early 1925 Percy married Sarah Snell (1901 - 1980) in the Pilbara. Sarah died in Midland on 9 Dec 1980 aged 79.
Electoral Roll entries: 1922 - 1925 at Marble Bar, postal assistant; 1925 - 1931 at Hill street, Albany, postal clerk; 1936 at 77 Venn street, Collie; 1937 at Dalwallinu, postmaster; 1943 at Bunbury road, Armadale, postmaster.
War Service
Percy enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps at Maddington on 29 Mar 1942 and was allocated to the 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion. On 8 Sep 1944 Percy was appointed Lance Corporal, and along with the rest of his unit he was placed on the Reserve on 1 May 1945.
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 at PO Quarters, Donnybrook, postmaster; 1958 - 1963 at 306 Great Eastern highway, Midland Junction, postmaster; 1968 - 1980 at 58 Hooley road, Midvale, retired.
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