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| nextofkin = Mrs Violet Isabel Clarke | | nextofkin = Mrs Violet Isabel Clarke | ||
| − | | regnumber = W68189 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=5888726 W68189] |
| enlistmentdate = 16 Jun 1942 | | enlistmentdate = 16 Jun 1942 | ||
| rank = Corporal | | rank = Corporal | ||
| − | | unit = 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion | + | | unit = [[2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion]] |
| fate1 = Remained in Australia | | fate1 = Remained in Australia | ||
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 11 Jan 1893 |
| Place of Birth | London, England |
| Death | 15 Aug 1975, aged 81 |
| Place of Death | Queens Park, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 48 years, 5 months |
| Description |
5'9½" tall ; 140lbs 63.503 kg ; sallow complexion ; brown eyes ; dark hair |
| Occupation | Brick worker / truck driver |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Byford, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs Violet Isabel Clarke |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W68189 |
| Date of Enlistment | 16 Jun 1942 |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit/Formation | 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Married Violet during September 1920 (not in WA). Violet died on 6 Jul 1963, aged 67 in Queens Park
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War Service WWI
Served between 1915 and 1918 in the Australian 19th Battalion AIF, before being discharged as unfit as a result of wounds received in combat. (Gun Shot wound to his left shoulder). His enlistment papers also mention 2 years prior experience with the Royal Air Force.
Between the Wars
Electoral Roll entries: 1936 - 1943 at Byford, truck driver
War Service WW2
Enlisted in South Perth and taken on strength of D Company of the 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion. On 23 Sep 1942 he was appointed Lance Corporal, and on 4 Dec 1942 he was promoted Corporal. Fred reverted to Private on 25 May 1944 at his own request. He was subsequently discharged on 15 Oct 1945.
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1954 - 1972 at 9 Edward street, Queens Park, retired
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