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| placeofdeath = Armadale, Western Australia | | placeofdeath = Armadale, Western Australia | ||
| enlistmentage = 28 years old | | enlistmentage = 28 years old | ||
− | | description = | + | | description = 5'3" (1.60m) tall; weight 144lbs; dark complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair. |
− | | height = | + | | height = 5'3" (1.60m) |
− | | weight = | + | | weight = 144lbs |
− | | complexion = | + | | complexion = dark |
− | | eyes = | + | | eyes = brown |
− | | hair = | + | | hair = dark brown |
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| occupation = Carrier | | occupation = Carrier | ||
− | | religion = | + | | religion = Roman Catholic |
− | | address = Armadale, Western Australia | + | | address = Prospect road, Armadale, Western Australia |
| relation = Father | | relation = Father | ||
− | | nextofkin = Mr Patrick Mathews | + | | nextofkin = Mr. Patrick Mathews |
| regnumber = W20809 | | regnumber = W20809 | ||
| enlistmentdate = 6 Mar 1941 | | enlistmentdate = 6 Mar 1941 | ||
| rank = Private | | rank = Private | ||
− | | unit = 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion | + | | unit = [[2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion]] |
| fate1 = Remained in Australia | | fate1 = Remained in Australia | ||
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==Pre War== | ==Pre War== | ||
− | Electoral Roll entries: 1943 at Prospect road, Armadale, carrier. | + | Electoral Roll entries: 1943 at Prospect road, Armadale, carrier. During 1936 had been seriously ill with Typhoid Fever. |
==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
− | + | James was mobilised on 6 Mar 1941 in Perth and given Army number W20809. However as a Transport Operator he was in an exempt occupation. On 5 Mar 1943 he was transferred from Area 16A to the Volunteer Defence Corps and was allocated to the [[2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion]]. On 1 May 1944 along with the rest of his unit he was placed in the Reserve. | |
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==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
− | During 1948 James married Alma Dorothea Morcombe (1912 - 2005) the widow of Frank Morcombe, in the local area. Alma died on 21 Jun 2005 aged 93 at | + | During 1948 James married Alma Dorothea Morcombe (1912 - 2005) the widow of Frank Morcombe, in the local area. Alma died on 21 Jun 2005 aged 93 at Salter Point. |
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 at Prospect road, Armadale, carrier; 1954 - 1980 at 5 Third road, Armadale, carrier. | Electoral Roll entries: 1949 at Prospect road, Armadale, carrier; 1954 - 1980 at 5 Third road, Armadale, carrier. | ||
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[[Category:Born WA ww2]] | [[Category:Born WA ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Carrier ww2]] | [[Category:Carrier ww2]] | ||
− | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Catholic 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 21:57, 19 June 2022
Taken from 1934 Armadale AFL team photo | |
Personal Information | |
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Date of Birth | 11 Feb 1913 |
Place of Birth | North Perth, Western Australia |
Death | 23 Feb 1991, aged 78 |
Place of Death | Armadale, Western Australia |
Age at Enlistment | 28 years old |
Description |
5'3" (1.60m) tall ; 144lbs 65.317 kg ; dark complexion ; brown eyes ; dark brown hair |
Occupation | Carrier |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Address | Prospect road, Armadale, Western Australia |
Next of Kin | Father , Mr. Patrick Mathews |
Military Information | |
Reg Number | W20809 |
Date of Enlistment | 6 Mar 1941 |
Rank | Private |
Unit/Formation | 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion |
Post War Details | |
Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
Electoral Roll entries: 1943 at Prospect road, Armadale, carrier. During 1936 had been seriously ill with Typhoid Fever.
War Service
James was mobilised on 6 Mar 1941 in Perth and given Army number W20809. However as a Transport Operator he was in an exempt occupation. On 5 Mar 1943 he was transferred from Area 16A to the Volunteer Defence Corps and was allocated to the 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion. On 1 May 1944 along with the rest of his unit he was placed in the Reserve.
discharge date is unknown
Post War
During 1948 James married Alma Dorothea Morcombe (1912 - 2005) the widow of Frank Morcombe, in the local area. Alma died on 21 Jun 2005 aged 93 at Salter Point.
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 at Prospect road, Armadale, carrier; 1954 - 1980 at 5 Third road, Armadale, carrier.
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