Difference between revisions of "Eric William Evans"
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| placeofdeath = Byford, Western Australia | | placeofdeath = Byford, Western Australia | ||
| enlistmentage = 19 years old | | enlistmentage = 19 years old | ||
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'8" (1.73m) tall; weight 140lbs; medium complexion, grey eyes, brown hair, scar on right knee. |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5'8" (1.73m) |
| − | | weight = | + | | weight = 140lbs |
| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = medium |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = grey |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = brown |
| − | | descriptionnote = | + | | descriptionnote = scar on right knee |
| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = farm hand |
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Methodist |
| address = Byford, Western Australia | | address = Byford, Western Australia | ||
| relation = Father | | relation = Father | ||
| − | | nextofkin = Mr Richard Evans | + | | nextofkin = Mr. Richard Evans |
| − | | regnumber = W67684 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=5869598 W67684] |
| enlistmentdate = 22 Mar 1942 | | enlistmentdate = 22 Mar 1942 | ||
| rank = Private | | rank = Private | ||
| unit = [[2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion]] | | unit = [[2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion]] | ||
| − | | fate1 = | + | | fate1 = Remained in Australia |
| fate2 = | | fate2 = | ||
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==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| − | + | On 23 Mar 1942 Eric enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps at Armadale and was allocated to the [[2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion]]. Along with the rest of his unit he was placed in Reserve on 1 May 1945. | |
Jessie Esther Cole ?? | Jessie Esther Cole ?? | ||
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==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
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[[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Born WA ww2]] | [[Category:Born WA ww2]] | ||
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Farm hand ww2]] |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Methodist 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 | 13 Mar 1923 |
| Place of Birth | Subiaco, Western Australia |
| Death | 21 Dec 1980, aged 57 |
| Place of Death | Byford, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 19 years old |
| Description |
5'8" (1.73m) tall ; 140lbs 63.503 kg ; medium complexion ; grey eyes ; brown hair ; scar on right knee |
| Occupation | farm hand |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Address | Byford, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr. Richard Evans |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W67684 |
| Date of Enlistment | 22 Mar 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
War Service
On 23 Mar 1942 Eric enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps at Armadale and was allocated to the 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion. Along with the rest of his unit he was placed in Reserve on 1 May 1945. Jessie Esther Cole ??
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1977 at 'Pendelbury', Byford, farm hand; 1980 at Loc 721 South West highway, Byford, farm hand
Notes
Eric's mother Jessie Esther Cole Evans lived with him until his death. She died 13 Aug 1990 aged 93 in Carlisle.