Albert Edward Brockwell
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Personal Information | |
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Date of Birth | 21 Jul 1908 |
Place of Birth | Boulder, Western Australia |
Death | 10 Feb 1983, aged 74 |
Place of Death | Rivervale, Western Australia |
Age at Enlistment | 33 years, 9 months |
Description |
5'10½" (1.79m) tall ; 165lbs 74.843 kg ; sallow complexion ; blue eyes ; brown hair |
Occupation | Brickmaker |
Religion | Church of England |
Address | Byford, Western Australia |
Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs. Thelma Maud Brockwell |
Military Information | |
Reg Number | W67627 |
Date of Enlistment | 22 Mar 1942 |
Rank | Private |
Unit/Formation | 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion |
Post War Details | |
Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
During 1914 - 1922 Albert attended the Beenup (Byford) Primary School, and in 1933 he married Thelma Maude Dyson (1914 - 2002). Thelma died on 17 Sep 2002 in Belmont. They had two children with one being Brian Kevin Brockwell (1935 - 1992).
Electoral Roll entries: 1931 - 1936 at Forrest street, East Fremantle, fitter; 1937 at Byford, machine driver; 1937 - 1943 at Forrest street, East Fremantle, fitter
War Service
Enlisted in the 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion at Armadale on 22 Mar 1942. On 1 Jul 1942 he was appointed Lance Corporal in 'D' Company, but on 1 Aug 1942 he reverted to Private at his own request. Placed on the Reserve on 1 May 1945, he was formally removed from the Army when VDC's were abolished on 15 Oct 1945
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 at 194 Forrest street, East Fremantle, fitter; 1954 - 1958 at 232 Orrong road, Welshpool, brick maker; 1972 - 1980 at 193 Armadale, road, Rivervale, labourer.
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