Difference between revisions of "John Deering"
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| placeofdeath = Gleneagle, Western Australia | | placeofdeath = Gleneagle, Western Australia | ||
| enlistmentage = 42 years, 3 months | | enlistmentage = 42 years, 3 months | ||
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− | | height = | + | | height = 5'6" (1.68m) |
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| complexion = fair | | complexion = fair | ||
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− | On 16 Jan 1942 John was mobilised at Claremont, but not taken on | + | On 16 Jan 1942 John was mobilised at Claremont, but not taken on. John enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps on 26 May 1942 when he was taken on strength by the [[12th (Jarrah) VDC Battalion]]. On 7 Feb 1944 John was given a new Army number W21478, and he was placed in the Reserve on 31 Jul 1944. |
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[[Category:Forestry worker ww2]] | [[Category:Forestry worker ww2]] | ||
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[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] |
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Personal Information | |
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Date of Birth | 5 Mar 1900 |
Place of Birth | Mornington, Western Australia |
Death | 25 Nov 1949, aged 49 |
Place of Death | Gleneagle, Western Australia |
Age at Enlistment | 42 years, 3 months |
Description |
5'6" (1.68m) tall ; 126lbs 57.153 kg ; fair complexion ; grey eyes ; dark brown hair |
Occupation | Forestry worker |
Religion | Church of England |
Address | c/- Blackburn's Store, Armadale, Western Australia |
Next of Kin | Father , Mr. Michael Deering |
Military Information | |
Reg Number | W21478 |
Date of Enlistment | 16 Jan 1942 |
Rank | Private |
Unit/Formation | 12th (Jarrah) VDC Battalion |
Post War Details | |
Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
Electoral Roll entries: 1922 at Jarrahdale Landing, teamster; 1931 at Railway bush, Dwellingup, teamster; 1942 c/- Forest Department Glen Eagle
War Service
On 16 Jan 1942 John was mobilised at Claremont, but not taken on. John enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps on 26 May 1942 when he was taken on strength by the 12th (Jarrah) VDC Battalion. On 7 Feb 1944 John was given a new Army number W21478, and he was placed in the Reserve on 31 Jul 1944.
Post War
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