William Alderson
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 22 Jan 1905 |
| Place of Birth | Durham, England |
| Death | 10 Mar 1985, aged 80 |
| Place of Death | Armadale, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 37 years, 2 months |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Religion | Congregational |
| Address | Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs Joyce Alderson |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W62126 |
| Date of Enlistment | 8 Apr 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
As a 27 year old, William emigrated to Australia aboard P & O's SS Strathaven, departing London on 7 Oct 1932 and arriving in Fremantle on 8 Nov 1932.
During 1937 William married Joyce Bernice Saw (1907 - 1975) Joyce died in Armadale on 6 Sep 1975.
Electoral Roll entries: 1936 - 1937 at Ninth avenue, Armadale, labourer; 1943 at Bunbury road, Armadale, farmer
War Service
discharge date not known
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1980 at Bunbury road (165 South-West highway), Armadale, farmer
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