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Douglas George Edgar Alexander

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Douglas George Edgar Alexander
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Personal Information
Date of Birth 11 Jul 1918
Place of Birth Fremantle, Western Australia
Death 4 Feb 1981, aged 62
Place of Death Armadale, Western Australia
Age at Enlistment 24 years old
Address Byford, Western Australia
Next of Kin Wife , Mrs Joyce Margaret Alexander
Military Information
Reg Number W825 & WX21854
Date of Enlistment 2 Apr 1941 & 20 Jul 1942
Rank Private
Unit/Formation 16th Australian Infantry Battalion (Cameron Highlanders Regiment)
Post War Details
Monument(s) ANZAC Memorial Park (Byford)



Pre War

In 1924 his family were living in Hope Valley road, Hope Valley.

War Service

Original enlistment was in the CMF from 2 Apr 1941 until 16 Jan 1942, serving as a Trooper in the 10th Australian Light Horse Regiment. Enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 20 Jul 1942.

Discharged 15 Oct 1945

Post War

Married Joyce Margaret Lynn (1920 - 29 Jul 2000).

Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1954 Fremantle road, Armadale, brickmaker; 1958 - 1980 at 3 Forrest road, Armadale, brickmaker.

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