Difference between revisions of "Ashley Claude George Moseley Cordy"
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| placeofbirth = Jerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, England | | placeofbirth = Jerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, England | ||
| death = 21 Aug 2001 | | death = 21 Aug 2001 | ||
| − | | placeofdeath = | + | | placeofdeath = Western Australia |
| enlistmentage = 34 years, 1 month | | enlistmentage = 34 years, 1 month | ||
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| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = grey |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = brown |
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| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Dairy Farm Manager |
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Church of England |
| address = Armadale, Western Australia | | address = Armadale, Western Australia | ||
| relation = Wife | | relation = Wife | ||
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==Pre War== | ==Pre War== | ||
| − | Seven year old Ashley emigrated to Australia with his parents and older brother Joseph on ''SS Armadale'' from London, disembarking in Fremantle on 11 Dec 1913. In 1937 he married Minnie May Donald and their son John S Cordy was born 1938, d. 1939. A daughter named Linda. | + | Seven year old Ashley emigrated to Australia with his parents and older brother Joseph on ''SS Armadale'' from London, departing on 28 Oct 1931 and disembarking in Fremantle on 11 Dec 1913. In 1937 he married Minnie May Donald and their son John S Cordy was born 1938, d. 1939. A daughter named Linda. During the war Minnie lived with her Mother in Armadale. |
Electoral Roll entries: During 1928 - 1931 he was living in 'Pipe Track' East Cannington, farmer; 1936 - 1943 at Armadale, farm manager | Electoral Roll entries: During 1928 - 1931 he was living in 'Pipe Track' East Cannington, farmer; 1936 - 1943 at Armadale, farm manager | ||
==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| − | + | Ashley elisted on 1 Jun 1940, and on 18 Jun 1940 he was allocated to the training battery at Northam. However, on 12 Aug 1940 he was transferred to the General Reinforcement Pool, and then on 5 Sep 1940 to the [[2/28th Australian Infantry Battalion]]. Perhaps not to his liking as on 9 Sep 1940 he was AWOL from Midnight 8 Sep until Noon on the 9th. Admonished by his Command ing Officer he forfeited a day's pay (5/- or 50 cents). On 15 Oct 1940 Ashley was detached to the 24th Anti-Tank Company, returning to hi sunit on 19 Nov 1940. Barely back, he was sent on pre-embarkation Leave from 27 Nov until 3 Dec 1940. | |
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Discharged 4 Sep 1944 | Discharged 4 Sep 1944 | ||
==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
| − | + | Ashley and Minnie appear to have separated after the war. His second marriage to Beatrice Mabel Hanretty (1910 - 1984). Beatrice died on 17 Dec 1984. | |
| − | Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1958 at | + | Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1958 at Keysbrook, cartage contractor; 1968 - 1980 Richardson street, Serpentine, driver. Ashley is buried in the Serpentine Cemetery Plot 1093 |
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[[Category:Soldier ww2]] | [[Category:Soldier ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Born England ww2]] | [[Category:Born England ww2]] | ||
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Dairy farmer ww2]] |
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Church of England ww2]] |
[[Category:]] | [[Category:]] | ||
[[Category:]] | [[Category:]] | ||
[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
Revision as of 15:33, 30 December 2022
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 3 May 1906 |
| Place of Birth | Jerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, England |
| Death | 21 Aug 2001 |
| Place of Death | Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 34 years, 1 month |
| Occupation | Dairy Farm Manager |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs Minnie May Cordy (nee Donald) |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | WX3801 |
| Date of Enlistment | 1 Jun 1940 |
| Rank | Bombardier |
| Unit/Formation | 2/3rd Australian Anti Tank Regiment |
| Post War Details | |
Pre War
Seven year old Ashley emigrated to Australia with his parents and older brother Joseph on SS Armadale from London, departing on 28 Oct 1931 and disembarking in Fremantle on 11 Dec 1913. In 1937 he married Minnie May Donald and their son John S Cordy was born 1938, d. 1939. A daughter named Linda. During the war Minnie lived with her Mother in Armadale.
Electoral Roll entries: During 1928 - 1931 he was living in 'Pipe Track' East Cannington, farmer; 1936 - 1943 at Armadale, farm manager
War Service
Ashley elisted on 1 Jun 1940, and on 18 Jun 1940 he was allocated to the training battery at Northam. However, on 12 Aug 1940 he was transferred to the General Reinforcement Pool, and then on 5 Sep 1940 to the 2/28th Australian Infantry Battalion. Perhaps not to his liking as on 9 Sep 1940 he was AWOL from Midnight 8 Sep until Noon on the 9th. Admonished by his Command ing Officer he forfeited a day's pay (5/- or 50 cents). On 15 Oct 1940 Ashley was detached to the 24th Anti-Tank Company, returning to hi sunit on 19 Nov 1940. Barely back, he was sent on pre-embarkation Leave from 27 Nov until 3 Dec 1940.
Discharged 4 Sep 1944
Post War
Ashley and Minnie appear to have separated after the war. His second marriage to Beatrice Mabel Hanretty (1910 - 1984). Beatrice died on 17 Dec 1984. Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1958 at Keysbrook, cartage contractor; 1968 - 1980 Richardson street, Serpentine, driver. Ashley is buried in the Serpentine Cemetery Plot 1093
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