Sidney Roland Bunney
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Personal Information | |
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Date of Birth | 7 Sep 1912 |
Place of Birth | Kelmscott, Western Australia |
Death | 11 Oct 2000, aged 88 |
Place of Death | North Beach, Western Australia |
Age at Enlistment | 29 years, 7 months |
Description |
5'11 (1.80m) tall ; 160lbs 72.575 kg ; medium complexion ; blue eyes ; dark brown hair |
Occupation | Grader driver |
Religion | Church of England |
Address | Goomalling, Western Australia |
Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs. Mary Amelia Bunney |
Military Information | |
Reg Number | W73242 |
Date of Enlistment | 17 Apr 1942 |
Rank | Private |
Unit/Formation | 9th (Northam) VDC Battalion |
Post War Details | |
Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
During 1935 Sydney married Mary Amelia Quirke (1915 - 1998) in Northam. Mary died at North Beach on 13 Mar 1998 aged 84.
Electoral Roll entries: 1936 - 1943 at Lockyer street, Goomalling, labourer
War Service
On 17 Apr 1942 Sidney enlisted for part time service in the [[9th (Northam) VDC Battalion. He was placed on Reserve on 31 Dec 1944, with that ceasing on 15 Oct 1945.
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 at Lockyer street, Goomalling, labourer; 1954 - 1972 at Helena street, Goomalling, labourer; 1977 - 1980 at 6 Wilberforce street, North Beach, retired.
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