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| dateofbirth = 30 Oct 1914 | | dateofbirth = 30 Oct 1914 | ||
| placeofbirth = Perth, Western Australia | | placeofbirth = Perth, Western Australia | ||
| − | | death = | + | | death = 14 Nov 2016, aged 102 |
| − | | placeofdeath = | + | | placeofdeath = Kalamunda, Western Australia |
| enlistmentage = 27 years, 5 months | | enlistmentage = 27 years, 5 months | ||
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'9½" (1.77m) tall; weight 147lbs; fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, marked stuttering speech. |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5'9½" (1.77m) |
| − | | weight = | + | | weight = 147lbs |
| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = fair |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = blue |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = brown |
| − | | descriptionnote = | + | | descriptionnote = marked stuttering speech |
| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Truck driver |
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Church of England |
| − | | address = | + | | address = Karragullen, Western Australia |
| relation = Wife | | relation = Wife | ||
| − | | nextofkin = Mrs Beatrice Smailes | + | | nextofkin = Mrs. Beatrice Edna Smailes |
| − | | regnumber = W62213 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=5872948 W62213] |
| enlistmentdate = 20 Apr 1942 | | enlistmentdate = 20 Apr 1942 | ||
| rank = Private | | rank = Private | ||
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==Pre War== | ==Pre War== | ||
| + | During 1937 Ted had married Beatrice E Jorgensen in Perth. | ||
| − | + | Electoral Roll entries: 1936 - 1943 at Canning Mills, mill hand. | |
==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| − | Ted enlisted at | + | Ted enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps at Pickering Brook on 24 Apr 1942 and was allocated to 2 Platoon, 'A' Company of the [[12th (Jarrah) VDC Battalion]], based around Pickering Brook. On 1 Sep 1943 he was promoted to Acing Corporal and from 27 Sep - 9 Oct 1943 attended a Signals training course at Northam. On 7 Feb 1944 he was allotted a new Army Number of W62213, before being transferred to the reserve on 31 Jul 1944. |
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==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
| − | + | Electoral Roll entries: 1954 at Pickering Brook, timber worker; 1958 - 1980 at 3 Kalamunda road, Kalamunda, contractor. | |
===Notes=== | ===Notes=== | ||
| + | Ted's records include a Mobilisation Attestation Form with his number being W68130, and allocation to the 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion. | ||
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[[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Born WA ww2]] | [[Category:Born WA ww2]] | ||
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Truck driver ww2]] |
| − | [[ | + | [[category:Church of England ww2]] |
[[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 | 30 Oct 1914 |
| Place of Birth | Perth, Western Australia |
| Death | 14 Nov 2016, aged 102 |
| Place of Death | Kalamunda, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 27 years, 5 months |
| Description |
5'9½" (1.77m) tall ; 147lbs 66.678 kg ; fair complexion ; blue eyes ; brown hair ; marked stuttering speech |
| Occupation | Truck driver |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Karragullen, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs. Beatrice Edna Smailes |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W62213 |
| Date of Enlistment | 20 Apr 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 12th (Jarrah) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
During 1937 Ted had married Beatrice E Jorgensen in Perth.
Electoral Roll entries: 1936 - 1943 at Canning Mills, mill hand.
War Service
Ted enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps at Pickering Brook on 24 Apr 1942 and was allocated to 2 Platoon, 'A' Company of the 12th (Jarrah) VDC Battalion, based around Pickering Brook. On 1 Sep 1943 he was promoted to Acing Corporal and from 27 Sep - 9 Oct 1943 attended a Signals training course at Northam. On 7 Feb 1944 he was allotted a new Army Number of W62213, before being transferred to the reserve on 31 Jul 1944.
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1954 at Pickering Brook, timber worker; 1958 - 1980 at 3 Kalamunda road, Kalamunda, contractor.
Notes
Ted's records include a Mobilisation Attestation Form with his number being W68130, and allocation to the 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion.