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William George Ward

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William George Ward
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Personal Information
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 Nevasa 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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