Difference between revisions of "Samuel Edward Ward"
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| placeofdeath = Kelmscott, Western Australia | | placeofdeath = Kelmscott, Western Australia | ||
| enlistmentage = 41 years, 5 months | | enlistmentage = 41 years, 5 months | ||
− | | description = | + | | description = 5'6" (1.68m) tall; weight 163lbs; dark complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair. |
− | | height = | + | | height = 5'6" (1.68m) |
− | | weight = | + | | weight = 163lbs |
− | | complexion = | + | | complexion = dark |
− | | eyes = | + | | eyes = blue |
− | | hair = | + | | hair = dark brown |
| descriptionnote = | | descriptionnote = | ||
− | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Orchardist |
− | | religion = | + | | religion = Church of England |
| address = Kelmscott, Western Australia | | address = Kelmscott, Western Australia | ||
| relation = Wife | | relation = Wife | ||
− | | nextofkin = Mrs Maud Ward | + | | nextofkin = Mrs. Maud Ward |
− | | regnumber = W67633 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=5890744 W67633] |
| enlistmentdate = 22 Mar 1942 | | enlistmentdate = 22 Mar 1942 | ||
| rank = Lance Sergeant | | rank = Lance Sergeant | ||
− | | unit = 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion | + | | unit = [[2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion]] |
| fate1 = Remained in Australia | | fate1 = Remained in Australia | ||
| fate2 = | | fate2 = | ||
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==Pre War== | ==Pre War== | ||
− | During 1938 records show Samuel had married Joyce E Olds in Boulder. Yet his lifetime partner is Maude Powell Ward (1900 - 1986). | + | During 1938 records show Samuel had married Joyce E Olds in Boulder. Yet his lifetime partner is Maude Powell Ward (1900 - 1986). Maude died in Kelmscott on 13 Aug 1986, aged 86.. |
Electoral Roll entries: 1925 - 1943 at 'Wahroonga', Kelmscott, farmer . | Electoral Roll entries: 1925 - 1943 at 'Wahroonga', Kelmscott, farmer . | ||
==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
− | + | On 22 Mar 1942 Samuel enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps at Armadale, and was allocated to the [[2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion]]'s 'D' Company where on 1 Jul 1942 he was promoted Lance Sergeant. On 11 Aug 1944 Samuel was discharged at his own request. | |
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==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
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[[Category:VDC ww2]] | [[Category:VDC ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Born England ww2]] | [[Category:Born England ww2]] | ||
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[[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] |
Latest revision as of 22:14, 19 June 2022
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Personal Information | |
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Date of Birth | 31 Oct 1899 |
Place of Birth | Strathfield, England |
Death | 20 Mar 1966, aged 66 |
Place of Death | Kelmscott, Western Australia |
Age at Enlistment | 41 years, 5 months |
Description |
5'6" (1.68m) tall ; 163lbs 73.935 kg ; dark complexion ; blue eyes ; dark brown hair |
Occupation | Orchardist |
Religion | Church of England |
Address | Kelmscott, Western Australia |
Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs. Maud Ward |
Military Information | |
Reg Number | W67633 |
Date of Enlistment | 22 Mar 1942 |
Rank | Lance Sergeant |
Unit/Formation | 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion |
Post War Details | |
Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
During 1938 records show Samuel had married Joyce E Olds in Boulder. Yet his lifetime partner is Maude Powell Ward (1900 - 1986). Maude died in Kelmscott on 13 Aug 1986, aged 86..
Electoral Roll entries: 1925 - 1943 at 'Wahroonga', Kelmscott, farmer .
War Service
On 22 Mar 1942 Samuel enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps at Armadale, and was allocated to the 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion's 'D' Company where on 1 Jul 1942 he was promoted Lance Sergeant. On 11 Aug 1944 Samuel was discharged at his own request.
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1954 at 'Wahroonga' Kelmscott, farmer
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