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| dateofbirth = 29 Jan 1899 | | dateofbirth = 29 Jan 1899 | ||
| placeofbirth = Jarrahdale, Western Australia | | placeofbirth = Jarrahdale, Western Australia | ||
− | | death = | + | | death = 21 Dec 1975, aged 75 |
− | | placeofdeath = | + | | placeofdeath = Armadale, Western Australia |
| enlistmentage = 43 years, 2 months | | enlistmentage = 43 years, 2 months | ||
− | | description = | + | | description = 5'6½" (1.69m) tall; weight 154lbs; tanned complexion, brown eyes, dark hair. |
− | | height = | + | | height = 5'6½" (1.69m) |
− | | weight = | + | | weight = 154lbs |
− | | complexion = | + | | complexion = tanned |
− | | eyes = | + | | eyes = brown |
− | | hair = | + | | hair = dark |
| descriptionnote = | | descriptionnote = | ||
− | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Orchardist |
− | | religion = | + | | religion = Church of England |
− | | address = Armadale, Western Australia | + | | address = Seventh road, Armadale, Western Australia |
| relation = Wife | | relation = Wife | ||
− | | nextofkin = Mrs Isla Allen | + | | nextofkin = Mrs. Violet Isla Cassie Allen |
− | | regnumber = W62065 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=5872928 W62065] |
| enlistmentdate = 8 Apr 1942 | | enlistmentdate = 8 Apr 1942 | ||
| rank = Lance Corporal | | rank = Lance Corporal | ||
− | | unit = 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion | + | | unit = [[2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion]] |
| fate1 = Remained in Australia | | fate1 = Remained in Australia | ||
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==Pre War== | ==Pre War== | ||
+ | During 1927 Joe married Isla Cassie Ivy Ramm (1907-1975) in Perth. | ||
+ | Electoral Roll entries: 1925 at Armadale, orchardist; 1931 - 1943 at Clarke road Armadale, orchardist | ||
==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
+ | Enlisted in the VDC on 22 Mar 1942 ta Armadale. On 1 Jul 1942 he was appointed a Lance Corporal in 'D' Company. Joe was given a new regimental number (W62071) on 10 Nov 1943, and on 16 Feb 1944 he was discharged (Struck off Strength) at his own request. Total service was 1 year 323 days. | ||
+ | ==Post War== | ||
+ | Electoral Roll entries: 1949 at Clarke road, Armadale, orchardist; 1954 - 1958 at Seventh road, Armadale, primary producer; 1968 - 1972 at 3194 Albany highway, Armadale, labourer | ||
+ | During 1962 Joe and Isla enjoyed a 25 day holiday abroad, returning to Australia from Singapore on 2 May 1962 aboard the ''MV Gorgon'', travelling 1st Class. Isla died on 26 Jul 1975 aged 67 in Armadale. | ||
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===Notes=== | ===Notes=== | ||
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[[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Born WA ww2]] | [[Category:Born WA ww2]] | ||
− | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Orchardist ww2]] |
− | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Church of England ww2]] |
− | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] |
[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] |
Latest revision as of 21:24, 19 June 2022
Personal Information | |
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Date of Birth | 29 Jan 1899 |
Place of Birth | Jarrahdale, Western Australia |
Death | 21 Dec 1975, aged 75 |
Place of Death | Armadale, Western Australia |
Age at Enlistment | 43 years, 2 months |
Description |
5'6½" (1.69m) tall ; 154lbs 69.853 kg ; tanned complexion ; brown eyes ; dark hair |
Occupation | Orchardist |
Religion | Church of England |
Address | Seventh road, Armadale, Western Australia |
Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs. Violet Isla Cassie Allen |
Military Information | |
Reg Number | W62065 |
Date of Enlistment | 8 Apr 1942 |
Rank | Lance Corporal |
Unit/Formation | 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion |
Post War Details | |
Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
During 1927 Joe married Isla Cassie Ivy Ramm (1907-1975) in Perth.
Electoral Roll entries: 1925 at Armadale, orchardist; 1931 - 1943 at Clarke road Armadale, orchardist
War Service
Enlisted in the VDC on 22 Mar 1942 ta Armadale. On 1 Jul 1942 he was appointed a Lance Corporal in 'D' Company. Joe was given a new regimental number (W62071) on 10 Nov 1943, and on 16 Feb 1944 he was discharged (Struck off Strength) at his own request. Total service was 1 year 323 days.
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 at Clarke road, Armadale, orchardist; 1954 - 1958 at Seventh road, Armadale, primary producer; 1968 - 1972 at 3194 Albany highway, Armadale, labourer
During 1962 Joe and Isla enjoyed a 25 day holiday abroad, returning to Australia from Singapore on 2 May 1962 aboard the MV Gorgon, travelling 1st Class. Isla died on 26 Jul 1975 aged 67 in Armadale.
Notes