Silas Eric Rundle
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Personal Information | |
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Date of Birth | 16 Jul 1908 |
Place of Birth | Kelmscott, Western Australia |
Death | 15 Aug 1990, aged 82 |
Place of Death | Geraldton, Western Australia |
Age at Enlistment | 33 years, 9 months |
Description |
5'10¾" (1.80m) tall ; 141lbs 63.956 kg ; medium complexion ; blue eyes ; grey hair |
Occupation | Blacksmith |
Religion | Methodist |
Address | Chapman road, Geraldton, Western Australia |
Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs. Marjorie Vera Rundle |
Military Information | |
Reg Number | W71919 |
Date of Enlistment | 17 Apr 1942 |
Rank | Private |
Unit/Formation | 7th (Geraldton) VDC Battalion |
Post War Details | |
Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
During 1932 Silas married Marjorie Vera Raine (1910 - 1977), and at time of Silas enlisting they had three children under 16 years of age..
Electoral Roll entries: 1936 - 1937 at River road, Kelmscott, blacksmith; 1943 at Chapman road, Geraldton, blacksmith.
War Service
On 17 Apr 1942 Silas enlisted on a part time basis for service with the 7th (Geraldton) VDC Battalion. He was placed on Reserve on 31 Dec 1944, and formally let go on 5 Oct 1945
discharge date is unknown
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1958 - 1980 at 37 (later no was 23) Simpson street, Geraldton, blacksmith.
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