Difference between revisions of "Arthur Samuel William Alldridge"
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Revision as of 22:48, 23 August 2022
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 13 Jan 1916 |
| Place of Birth | Byford, Western Australia |
| Death | 23 Sep 1974 |
| Place of Death | Collie, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 25 years, 8 months |
| Description | 5'10" (1.78m) tall ; ; mild complexion ; hazel eyes ; dark brown hair ; scars on jaw and neck |
| Occupation | Truck driver |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Byford, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr. E+William Alldridge |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | WX16571 |
| Date of Enlistment | 22 Sep 1941 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 64th Australian Infantry Battalion |
| Military Movement | |
| 1st Departure from Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 23 May 1945 ‒ 5 Jun 1945 |
| Transport Details | SS Pasteur Brisbane to Morotai |
| Transfers | |
| Journey Dates | 21 Sep 1945 |
| Transport Details | HMT Westralia Morotai to Ambon |
| Return to Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 3 Nov 1945 ‒ 3 Nov 1945 |
| Transport Details | plane Ambon to Morotai |
| Journey Dates | 10 Nov 1945 ‒ 21 Nov 1945 |
| Transport Details | LST 408 Morotai to Brisbane |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Returned to AUstralia |
| Monument(s) | ANZAC Memorial Park (Byford) |
Pre War
Electoral Roll entry: 1937 Byford, farm hand; During 1941 Arthur married Ruby Brennand (1916 - 1987) in Perth. Ruby died 7 Jul 1987, aged 71
War Service
On 22 Sep 1941 Arthur enlisted with the 2nd AIF. Two days later he was admitted to 110th Australian Base Hospital for an overnight stay. On his return to training he was posted to the Artillery Training Depot. Basic training completed, on 22 Nov 1941 he was posted to the 2/3rd AUstralian Field Artillery Regiment. On 16 Jan 1942 he was allocated to the 3rd Field Training Battery. On 13 Mar 1942 Arthur was transferred from the 2/3rd Australian Field Regiment to the 3rd Field Regiment.
Morotai and AMbon 23 May 1945 - 21 Nov 1945
On 8 oct 1943 he married Ruby
10 Dec 1945
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 at 100 Kirkham Hill terrace Maylands, labourer; 1954 - 1972 at Lot 12 Preston road, Collie, miner.
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