Edward Henderson Craghill
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 6 Jan 1918 |
| Place of Birth | England |
| Death | 6 Apr 1993, aged 75 |
| Place of Death | Shenton Park, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 22 years, 11 months |
| Occupation | Truck driver |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | PO Byford |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr. Edward Craghill |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | WX11998 |
| Date of Enlistment | 29 Apr 1941 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 2/2nd Independent Company |
| Military Movement | |
| 1st Departure from Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 8 Dec 1941 ‒ 12 Dec 1941 |
| Transport Details | SS Zealandia Darwin to Timor |
| Transfers | |
| Journey Dates | June 1942 |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Wounded in Action |
Pre War
Edward embarked for Australia via Cape Town aboard SS Bendigo in London on 7 Sep 1922 as a 4 year old with his parents Edward (32yo farm worker) and Constance (33) from Haltwhistle, Northumberland. Arrived in Fremantle 12th ?? October. From 1923 to 1930 he attended school at "Bateman's Homestead, Oaklands' (Group Settlements 29, 30, and 31 Oakford).
War Service
Post War
During 1949 Edward married Marjorie Joan. Electoral Rolls: 1949 - 1968 at 169 Vincent street, North Perth, electric welder; 1972 at 177 Charles street, Perth, electric welder; 1977 - 1980 at 21 Donar street, Innaloo
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