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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 23 Jun 1923 |
| Place of Birth | Armadale, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 18 years, 10 months |
| Occupation | Apprentice Turner |
| Religion | Congregational |
| Address | Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr Harold Thomas Saw |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W69567 |
| Date of Enlistment | 26 Apr 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 3rd (Swan) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
War Service
Originally enlisted in the 3rd (Swan) VDC Battalion on 21 Apr 1942, however on 28 Feb 1943 he was transferred to the 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion. Discharge date is not clear, but it appears that he was discharged on 12 Mar 1943 for having made a false answer to a question on his attestation (document is not included in Australian Archives).
Post War
During 1947 Eldred married Margaret Jane Webster.
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 at John street, Armadale, fitter 7 turner; 1954 at 3 Edward street Osborne Park; 1958 - 1968at Eleventh avenue, Armadale, builder; 1968 - 1980at 123 Esplanade, Rockingham, builder;
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