Difference between revisions of "Alfred Wallace Miller"
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| placeofdeath = Bicton, Western Australia | | placeofdeath = Bicton, Western Australia | ||
| enlistmentage = 32 years, 8 months | | enlistmentage = 32 years, 8 months | ||
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'7½" (1.71m) tall; weight 138lbs; medium complexion, green eyes, light brown hair |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5'7½" (1.71m) |
| − | | weight = | + | | weight = 138lbs |
| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = medium |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = green |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = light brown |
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| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Farm hand |
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Church of England |
| − | | address = | + | | address = 'Glen View Farm' Korbel, near Doodlakine, Western Australia |
| − | | relation = | + | | relation = Wife |
| − | | nextofkin = | + | | nextofkin = Mrs. Elsie May Miller |
| − | | regnumber = W75598 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=5882926 W75598] |
| enlistmentdate = 5 Apr 1942 | | enlistmentdate = 5 Apr 1942 | ||
| rank = Private | | rank = Private | ||
| − | | unit = 15th | + | | unit = [[15th (Merredin) VDC Battalion]] |
| − | + | | fate1 = Remained in Australia | |
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==Pre War== | ==Pre War== | ||
| − | + | Electoral Roll entries: 1931 - 1937 at 'Glen View Farm' Korbel, farmer. On 12 March 1936 Alfred had married Elsie May Gordon. | |
==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| − | Enlisted | + | Enlisted in Merredin on 5 Apr 1942 and he was placed on the Reserve on 31 Jul 1944. The unit was formally wound up on 16 Mar 1945. |
| + | ==Post War== | ||
| + | Electoral Roll entries: 1943 - 1977 at 'Glen View Farm' Korbel, farmer | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| + | Alfred is included in the Nominal Roll of men who served in the 15th VDC Battalion included in the booklet '''"Wheatbelt Warriors - The Story of the 15th (W.A.) Battalion Volunteer Defence Corps"''' by Paul de Pierres published in 1993. Listed as being in the Bruce Rock unit, He would have been a member of either the HQ's of "A" Company, or No 1 Platoon which were based here, although his records have him as residing at Korbel, mid way between Merredin and Bruce Rock. | ||
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[[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Born WA ww2]] | [[Category:Born WA ww2]] | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Farm hand 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 02:33, 14 August 2024
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 19 Aug 1909 |
| Place of Birth | Armadale, Western Australia |
| Death | 12 Aug 1995, aged 85 |
| Place of Death | Bicton, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 32 years, 8 months |
| Description |
5'7½" (1.71m) tall ; 138lbs 62.596 kg ; medium complexion ; green eyes ; light brown hair |
| Occupation | Farm hand |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | 'Glen View Farm' Korbel, near Doodlakine, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs. Elsie May Miller |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W75598 |
| Date of Enlistment | 5 Apr 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 15th (Merredin) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
Electoral Roll entries: 1931 - 1937 at 'Glen View Farm' Korbel, farmer. On 12 March 1936 Alfred had married Elsie May Gordon.
War Service
Enlisted in Merredin on 5 Apr 1942 and he was placed on the Reserve on 31 Jul 1944. The unit was formally wound up on 16 Mar 1945.
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1943 - 1977 at 'Glen View Farm' Korbel, farmer
Notes
Alfred is included in the Nominal Roll of men who served in the 15th VDC Battalion included in the booklet "Wheatbelt Warriors - The Story of the 15th (W.A.) Battalion Volunteer Defence Corps" by Paul de Pierres published in 1993. Listed as being in the Bruce Rock unit, He would have been a member of either the HQ's of "A" Company, or No 1 Platoon which were based here, although his records have him as residing at Korbel, mid way between Merredin and Bruce Rock.