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| − | Bill enlisted at the Subiaco Recruiting | + | 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 entrained in Northam for New South Wales where he continued his training. He was granted pre-embarkation leave in Western Australia on 16 Mar 1940, returning to duty on 1 Apr 1940. Bill then embarked on the [[HMT Nevasa]] in Fremantle on 20 Apr 1940, disembarking at Kantara on 18 May 1940. On arrival he was taken on strength by the [[6th Australian Infantry Division Signals Company]]. On 16 Jul 1940 Bill was charged with 'Failing to appear at a place of Parade for Prowler Guard at 5:45pm and was absent until 6:00pm'. His reward was two extra days of Prowler Guard. |
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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 |
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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 entrained in Northam for New South Wales where he continued his training. He was granted pre-embarkation leave in Western Australia on 16 Mar 1940, returning to duty on 1 Apr 1940. Bill then embarked on the HMT Nevasa in Fremantle on 20 Apr 1940, disembarking at Kantara on 18 May 1940. On arrival he was taken on strength by the 6th Australian Infantry Division Signals Company. On 16 Jul 1940 Bill was charged with 'Failing to appear at a place of Parade for Prowler Guard at 5:45pm and was absent until 6:00pm'. His reward was two extra days of Prowler Guard.
On 14 Aug 1940 Bill was ad
ME 20 apr 40 to 15 May 42 Discharged 7 Jan 1943
Post War
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