Ralph Chevin Kitley
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 15 Nov 1899 |
| Place of Birth | Birmingham, England |
| Death | 9 Apr 1983, aged 83 |
| Place of Death | Maylands, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 18 years, 8 months |
| Description |
5'10½" (1.79m) tall ; 132 lbs 59.874 kg ; fresh complexion ; brown eyes ; brown hair |
| Occupation | Assistant machinery merchant |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr Sydney Kitley |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W16769 |
| Date of Enlistment |
9 Aug 1918 - 24 Dec 1918 "9 Aug 1918 - 24 Dec 1918" contains more than three components required for a date interpretation. |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 4th Reinforcements (W) |
| Fate | Did not leave Australia |
| Monument |
Armadale War Memorial (Armadale panel) Armadale and Districts Roll of Honour |
| Medals | not entitled |
Pre War
War Service
Three weeks after commencing his training at Blackboy Hill camp, Ralph was allocated to a general reinforcement draft. Before he completed his training the Armistice was agreed to.
Post War
In 1925 he married Eliza Ethel Rutherford in Perth. Eliza died 8 Mar 1993 in Nedlands, aged 91. Daughter Majorie E, born in 1930.
Electoral Roll entries - 1922 - 1925 at 14 Camelia street, Balkatta, fitter; 1931 - 1968 with Eliza at 100 William street, Nedlands, a salesman; 1972 - 1980 at 4/7 Third avenue, Maylands, retired.
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