Ronald Vincent Aitken
From Our Contribution
 Taken from 1934 Armadale AFL team photo | |
| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 27 Jan 1914 |
| Place of Birth | Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Death | 9 Jul 1995, aged 81 |
| Place of Death | Boyanup, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 28 years, 2 months |
| Description |
5'9" (1.75m) tall ; 140lb "lb" is not declared as a valid unit of measurement for this property. ; fair complexion ; grey eyes ; fair hair |
| Occupation | Orchardist |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Orchard avenue, Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr Hugh Aitken |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W67619 |
| Date of Enlistment | 22 Mar 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
Electoral Roll entries: 1936 - 1943 at Orchard avenue, Armadale, orchardist. Unfit to join the 2nd AIF due to limited hearing.
War Service
Enlisted on 22 Mar 1942 in Armadale.
Discharged at his own request on 20 Nov 1944.
Post War
On 23 April 1949 Ronald married Agnes Theresa Kearney at St Joseph's Church, Subiaco. Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1958 at Orchard avenue, Armadale orchardist; 1963 - 1980 at 16 Fourth road, Armadale, brickyard employee, labourer.
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