Difference between revisions of "Albert Edward Brockwell"
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| dateofbirth = 21 Jul 1908 | | dateofbirth = 21 Jul 1908 | ||
| placeofbirth = Boulder, Western Australia | | placeofbirth = Boulder, Western Australia | ||
| − | | death = | + | | death = 10 Feb 1983, aged 74 |
| − | | placeofdeath = | + | | placeofdeath = Rivervale, Western Australia |
| − | | enlistmentage = 33 years, | + | | enlistmentage = 33 years, 9 months |
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'10½" (1.79m) tall; weight 165lbs; of sallow complexion, blue eyes and brown hair. |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5'10½" (1.79m) |
| − | | weight = | + | | weight = 165lbs |
| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = sallow |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = blue |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = brown |
| descriptionnote = | | descriptionnote = | ||
| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Brickmaker |
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Church of England |
| − | | address = | + | | address = Byford, Western Australia |
| relation = Wife | | relation = Wife | ||
| − | | nextofkin = Mrs Thelma Brockwell | + | | nextofkin = Mrs. Thelma Maud Brockwell |
| − | | regnumber = W67627 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=5890750 W67627] |
| enlistmentdate = 22 Mar 1942 | | enlistmentdate = 22 Mar 1942 | ||
| rank = Private | | rank = Private | ||
| − | | unit = | + | | unit = [[2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion]] |
| − | | fate1 = | + | | fate1 = Remained in Australia |
| fate2 = | | fate2 = | ||
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==Pre War== | ==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== | ==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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===Notes=== | ===Notes=== | ||
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[[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Born WA ww2]] | [[Category:Born WA ww2]] | ||
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Brickmaker ww2]] |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Church of England ww2]] |
[[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| 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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