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− | + | Bill enlisted at the Subiaco Recruiting depot on 7 Nov 1939 and the next day he was posted to the [[2/3rd Australian Field Company]] at Northam to begin his training. On 8 Dec 1939 he entraine din Norham for New South Wales where he continued hi s training. He was granted pre-embarkation leave on 16 Mar 1940, returning to duty on 1 Apr 1940. Bill embarked on the [[HMT Nevassa]] in Fremantle on 20 Apr 1940, disembarking at Kantara on 18 May 1940 | |
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Personal Information | |
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Date of Birth | 2 Sep 1912 |
Place of Birth | Kiderminster, England |
Age at Enlistment | 27 years, 1 month |
Occupation | Miner |
Religion | Church of England |
Address | Sixth road, Armadale, Western Australia |
Next of Kin | Father , Mr. W G Ward |
Military Information | |
Reg Number | WX1195 |
Date of Enlistment | 7 Nov 1939 |
Rank | Lance Corporal |
Unit/Formation | 2/3rd Australian Field Company |
Post War Details | |
Pre War
War Service
Bill enlisted at the Subiaco Recruiting depot on 7 Nov 1939 and the next day he was posted to the 2/3rd Australian Field Company at Northam to begin his training. On 8 Dec 1939 he entraine din Norham for New South Wales where he continued hi s training. He was granted pre-embarkation leave on 16 Mar 1940, returning to duty on 1 Apr 1940. Bill embarked on the HMT Nevassa in Fremantle on 20 Apr 1940, disembarking at Kantara on 18 May 1940
ME 20 apr 40 to 15 May 42 Discharged 7 Jan 1943
Post War
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