William Dykes Dougall
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Personal Information | |
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Date of Birth | 3 Apr 1910 |
Place of Birth | New South Wales |
Death | 11 Jan 1987, aged 76 |
Place of Death | Bruce Rock, Western Australia |
Age at Enlistment | 31 years, 11 months |
Occupation | Dairy farmer |
Religion | Methodist |
Address | Byford, Western Australia |
Next of Kin | Father , Mr. Thomas Waddell Dougall |
Military Information | |
Reg Number | W67624 |
Date of Enlistment | 22 Mar 1942 |
Rank | Corporal |
Unit/Formation | 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion |
Post War Details | |
Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
Electoral Roll entries: 1936 - 1943at Byford, dairy hand.
War Service
On 22 Mar 1942 William enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps in Armadale and was taken on strength by the 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion. On 1 Jul 1942 he was appointed Lance Corporal, and on 23 Sep 1942 he was promoted Corporal. With the rest of his unit he was placed in reserve on 1 May 1945. (William had initially been called up on 6 Mar 1941, but was released as he was in a protected occupation.)
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1980 at Byford, dairy hand;
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