Difference between revisions of "Frederick Leopold Ranson"
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| dateofbirth = 19 Jun 1901 | | dateofbirth = 19 Jun 1901 | ||
| placeofbirth = Kelmscott, Western Australia | | placeofbirth = Kelmscott, Western Australia | ||
− | | death = | + | | death = 28 Jun 1984, aged 83 |
− | | placeofdeath = | + | | placeofdeath = Bentley, Western Australia |
− | | enlistmentage = 40 years, | + | | enlistmentage = 40 years, 9 months |
− | | description = | + | | description = 5'11½" (1.82m) tall; weight 152lbs; dark complexion, grey eyes, brown hair |
− | | height = | + | | height = 5'11½" (1.82m) |
− | | weight = | + | | weight = 152lbs |
− | | complexion = | + | | complexion = dark |
− | | eyes = | + | | eyes = grey |
− | | hair = | + | | hair = brown |
| descriptionnote = | | descriptionnote = | ||
− | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Surveyor |
− | | religion = | + | | religion = Church of England |
| address = Roelands, Western Australia | | address = Roelands, Western Australia | ||
| relation = Wife | | relation = Wife | ||
− | | nextofkin = Mrs | + | | nextofkin = Mrs Lillian Veronica Ranson |
− | | regnumber = W69620 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=5884101 W69620] |
| enlistmentdate = 11 Apr 1942 | | enlistmentdate = 11 Apr 1942 | ||
| rank = Lieutenant | | rank = Lieutenant | ||
− | | unit = 4th (Bunbury) VDC Battalion | + | | unit = [[4th (Bunbury) VDC Battalion]] |
| fate1 = Remained in Australia | | fate1 = Remained in Australia | ||
| fate2 = | | fate2 = | ||
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==Pre War== | ==Pre War== | ||
+ | During 1932 Fred married Lillian Veronica Wyatt in Perth. | ||
− | + | Electoral Roll entries: 1925 c/o Evans' Gang, Dwarda Line, teamster; 1936 at Burekup, surveyor; 1943 at Roelands, surveyor | |
==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
− | + | Enlisted in Bunbury on 11 Apr 1942 and on 28 Jul 1942 he was appointed Acting Lieutenant, the rank later confirmed. However on 18 Sep 1942 he reverted to Sergeant due to a reorganisation of the unit. On 31 Dec 1944 he was placd in reserve, with formal termination on 18 Oct 1945. | |
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==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
− | + | Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1980 at Colton street, Roelands, surveyor. | |
===Notes=== | ===Notes=== | ||
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[[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Born WA ww2]] | [[Category:Born WA ww2]] | ||
− | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Surveyor ww2]] |
− | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Church of England ww2]] |
[[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] |
Latest revision as of 00:51, 19 June 2022
Personal Information | |
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Date of Birth | 19 Jun 1901 |
Place of Birth | Kelmscott, Western Australia |
Death | 28 Jun 1984, aged 83 |
Place of Death | Bentley, Western Australia |
Age at Enlistment | 40 years, 9 months |
Description |
5'11½" (1.82m) tall ; 152lbs 68.946 kg ; dark complexion ; grey eyes ; brown hair |
Occupation | Surveyor |
Religion | Church of England |
Address | Roelands, Western Australia |
Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs Lillian Veronica Ranson |
Military Information | |
Reg Number | W69620 |
Date of Enlistment | 11 Apr 1942 |
Rank | Lieutenant |
Unit/Formation | 4th (Bunbury) VDC Battalion |
Post War Details | |
Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
During 1932 Fred married Lillian Veronica Wyatt in Perth.
Electoral Roll entries: 1925 c/o Evans' Gang, Dwarda Line, teamster; 1936 at Burekup, surveyor; 1943 at Roelands, surveyor
War Service
Enlisted in Bunbury on 11 Apr 1942 and on 28 Jul 1942 he was appointed Acting Lieutenant, the rank later confirmed. However on 18 Sep 1942 he reverted to Sergeant due to a reorganisation of the unit. On 31 Dec 1944 he was placd in reserve, with formal termination on 18 Oct 1945.
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1980 at Colton street, Roelands, surveyor.
Notes