Difference between revisions of "Melville Eric Cull"
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| placeofdeath = Waikiki, Western Australia | | placeofdeath = Waikiki, Western Australia | ||
| enlistmentage = 33 years, 9 months | | enlistmentage = 33 years, 9 months | ||
| − | | description = 5'5½" (1.66m) tall; weight 138lbs; grey eyes, dark hair | + | | description = 5'5½" (1.66m) tall; weight 138lbs; dark complexion, grey eyes, dark hair |
| height = 5'5½ (1.66m) | | height = 5'5½ (1.66m) | ||
| weight = 138lbs | | weight = 138lbs | ||
| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = dark |
| eyes = grey | | eyes = grey | ||
| hair = dark | | hair = dark | ||
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| address = Eighth road, Armadale, Western Australia | | address = Eighth road, Armadale, Western Australia | ||
| relation = Wife | | relation = Wife | ||
| − | | nextofkin = Mrs Vera Ellen Cull | + | | nextofkin = Mrs. Vera Ellen Cull |
| regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=6498959 W62259 & W 67680] | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=6498959 W62259 & W 67680] | ||
| enlistmentdate = 22 Apr 1942 | | enlistmentdate = 22 Apr 1942 | ||
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| − | Married Vera Ellen Yates on 11 Nov | + | Married Vera Ellen Yates on 11 Nov 1934 in the Canning district. Electoral Roll entries: 1934 - 1943 at Eighth road, Armadale, farm hand |
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| − | Electoral Roll entries: 1934 - 1943 at Eighth road, Armadale, farm hand | ||
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| − | Melville was discharged at his own request on 7 Feb 1944 at South Perth. Medical records indicate earlier kidney problems, and on enlistment he had answered yes to question about Neurasthenia or Nervous Breakdown. He also answered yes | + | Melville was discharged at his own request on 7 Feb 1944 at South Perth. Medical records indicate earlier kidney problems, and on enlistment he had answered yes to question about Neurasthenia or Nervous Breakdown. He also answered yes as having bullet wounds to both legs in 1941. |
==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 25 Jul 1908 |
| Place of Birth | Albany, Western Australia |
| Death | 12 May 1984, aged 75 |
| Place of Death | Waikiki, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 33 years, 9 months |
| Description |
5'5½ (1.66m) tall ; 138lbs 62.596 kg ; dark complexion ; grey eyes ; dark hair |
| Occupation | Market gardener |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Eighth road, Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs. Vera Ellen Cull |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W62259 & W 67680 |
| Date of Enlistment | 22 Apr 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
Married Vera Ellen Yates on 11 Nov 1934 in the Canning district. Electoral Roll entries: 1934 - 1943 at Eighth road, Armadale, farm hand
War Service
Enlisted in Armadale on 22 Apr 1942 with Army No W67680, and taken on strength by the 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion the same day. On 6 Nov 1943 his Army No was changed to W62259.
Melville was discharged at his own request on 7 Feb 1944 at South Perth. Medical records indicate earlier kidney problems, and on enlistment he had answered yes to question about Neurasthenia or Nervous Breakdown. He also answered yes as having bullet wounds to both legs in 1941.
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 at 38 Mabel street, North Perth, storekeeper; 1954 - 1968 at 200 Jersey street, Wembley, storekeeper; 1972 - 1980 at 7 Bermuda road, Waikiki.
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