Reginald Robert Kennedy
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 21 Jan 1905 |
| Place of Birth | Corowa, New South Wales |
| Place of Death | Roy Hill, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 37 year, 6 months |
| Description |
5'11" (1.80m) tall ; 161lbs 73.028 kg ; fair complexion ; brown eyes ; brown hair |
| Occupation | Dairy farmer |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Albany highway, Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs. Hazel Doreen Kennedy |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W93470 |
| Date of Enlistment | 16 Jul 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia ww2 |
Pre War
On 24 Mar 1934 Reg had married Hazel Doreen Piggott in Perth.
Electoral Roll entries: 1936 - 1937 at 8 Bennett street East Perth, shearer; 1943 at Albany road, Armadale, farmer.
War Service
On 26 Apr 1942 Reg enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps at Armadale and was allocated to 'H.V' Company of the 3rd (Swan) VDC Battalion. On 28 Feb 1943 he was transferred to the 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion and on 6 Nov 1943 her was allocated a new Army number of W93470 before being discharged on 23 Nov 1943.
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1954 at Alice road My Helena, shearer & market gardener; 1958 at Mungari Station, Coolgardie. pastoralist; 1968 - 1980 at Millstream Station, Roeburn, pastoralist.
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