Stewart Roderick Angus Ferguson
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 27 Sep 1912 |
| Place of Birth | Northam, Western Australia |
| Death | 8 Aug 1999, aged 86 |
| Place of Death | Bayswater, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 29 years 6 months |
| Description |
5'9" (1.75m) tall ; 148lbs 67.132 kg ; fair complexion ; blue eyes ; fair hair |
| Occupation | Benchman |
| Religion | Congregational |
| Address | Seventh road, Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs. Annie Elizabeth Ferguson |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W67752 & W61990 |
| Date of Enlistment | 23 Mar 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
On 16 Nov 1940 Stewart married Annie Elizabeth Tchan (1919-1975). Annie died in Royal Perth Hospital on 29 Mar 1975. They had three children.
Electoral Roll entries: 1937 at 'Karrimount', Donnelly road, Manjimup, farmer; 1943 at 'Willowblend', Bedfordale, orchardist.
War Service
Stewart enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps at Armadale on 22 Mar 1944 and was allocated to the 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion. he was discharged at his own request on 5 Jun 1944.
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 at 'Willowblend', Bedfordale, orchardist; 1954 - 1963 at 287 Kew street, Cloverdale, bench man; 1972 - 1977 at 100 Planet street, Carlisle, truck driver. Annie is not with Stewart after 1958.
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