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| dateofbirth = 15 Aug 1902 | | dateofbirth = 15 Aug 1902 | ||
| − | | placeofbirth = | + | | placeofbirth = Llandovery, Carmarthenshire, Wales |
| − | | death = | + | | death = 22 Aug 1995, aged 93 |
| − | | placeofdeath = | + | | placeofdeath = Roleystone, Western Australia |
| enlistmentage = 39 years, 8 months | | enlistmentage = 39 years, 8 months | ||
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'8" (1.73m) tall; weight 136lbs; dark complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair. |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5'8" (1.73m) |
| − | | weight = | + | | weight = 136lbs |
| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = dark |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = brown |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = dark brown |
| descriptionnote = | | descriptionnote = | ||
| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Orchardist |
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Congregational |
| address = Roleystone, Western Australia | | address = Roleystone, Western Australia | ||
| relation = Wife | | relation = Wife | ||
| − | | nextofkin = Mrs Sybil Gwynne | + | | nextofkin = Mrs. Sybil Constance Gwynne |
| − | | regnumber = W67657 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=5890866 W67657] |
| enlistmentdate = 22 Mar 1942 | | enlistmentdate = 22 Mar 1942 | ||
| rank = Private | | rank = Private | ||
| − | | unit = 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion | + | | unit = [[2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion]] |
| fate1 = Remained in Australia | | fate1 = Remained in Australia | ||
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==Pre War== | ==Pre War== | ||
| + | David emigrated to Australia aboard the ''SS Moreton Bay'', leaving London on 15 Jan 1911 and arriving in Fremantle on 15 Feb 1924. | ||
| + | On 21 Sep 1935 David married Sybil Constance Buckingham (1907 - 1990) in the Congregational Church, Perth. Sybil died in Roleystone on 14 Aug 1990. They had five children including Lloyd Cyril Gwynne (1947 - 1959). | ||
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| + | Electoral Roll entries: | ||
==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| + | On 22 Mar 1942 at Armadale, David enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps and was allocated to the [[2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion]]. On 11 Sep 1944 he was discharged at his own request. | ||
| + | discharged on 11 Sep 1944. | ||
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==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
| − | + | Electoral Roll entries: 1958 at 'Bryn Hill', Roleystone, farm hand; 1972 at 226 Holden road, orchardist; 1980 at 151 Holden road, orchardist | |
===Notes=== | ===Notes=== | ||
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[[Category:VDC ww2]] | [[Category:VDC ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Born Wales ww2]] | [[Category:Born Wales ww2]] | ||
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Orchardist ww2]] |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Congregational ww2]] |
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[[Category:]Remained in Australia ww2] | [[Category:]Remained in Australia ww2] | ||
[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 15 Aug 1902 |
| Place of Birth | Llandovery, Carmarthenshire, Wales |
| Death | 22 Aug 1995, aged 93 |
| Place of Death | Roleystone, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 39 years, 8 months |
| Description |
5'8" (1.73m) tall ; 136lbs 61.689 kg ; dark complexion ; brown eyes ; dark brown hair |
| Occupation | Orchardist |
| Religion | Congregational |
| Address | Roleystone, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs. Sybil Constance Gwynne |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W67657 |
| Date of Enlistment | 22 Mar 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
David emigrated to Australia aboard the SS Moreton Bay, leaving London on 15 Jan 1911 and arriving in Fremantle on 15 Feb 1924.
On 21 Sep 1935 David married Sybil Constance Buckingham (1907 - 1990) in the Congregational Church, Perth. Sybil died in Roleystone on 14 Aug 1990. They had five children including Lloyd Cyril Gwynne (1947 - 1959).
Electoral Roll entries:
War Service
On 22 Mar 1942 at Armadale, David enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps and was allocated to the 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion. On 11 Sep 1944 he was discharged at his own request.
discharged on 11 Sep 1944.
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1958 at 'Bryn Hill', Roleystone, farm hand; 1972 at 226 Holden road, orchardist; 1980 at 151 Holden road, orchardist
Notes