Difference between revisions of "Eric William Taylor"
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| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'8½" (1.74m) Fair complexion, brown eyes, brown hair |
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| occupation = Farmhand | | occupation = Farmhand | ||
| religion = Church of England | | religion = Church of England | ||
| address = Fifth road, Armadale, Western Australia | | address = Fifth road, Armadale, Western Australia | ||
| − | | relation = | + | | relation = Wife |
| nextofkin = Mrs Catherine Avis Taylor | | nextofkin = Mrs Catherine Avis Taylor | ||
| regnumber = WX30691 | | regnumber = WX30691 | ||
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==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| − | Prior to enlisting in the 2nd AIF had served in the 7th Heavy Brigade in the Militia with Regimental No. W51339. | + | Prior to enlisting in the 2nd AIF Eric had enlisted in the CMF on 10 Feb 1942 and served in the 7th Heavy Brigade in the Militia with Regimental No. W51339. He was called up full time from 12 Feb 1942, before he then enlisted in the 2nd AIF from 8 Aug 1942. |
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| + | Technical Group 3, Gunlayer. | ||
discharged 29 Jan 1946 | discharged 29 Jan 1946 | ||
| − | + | 2nd Aust Artillery Training Regiment | |
==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
Revision as of 19:13, 2 October 2019
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 19 Feb 1922 |
| Place of Birth | Perth, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 20 years, 5 months |
| Description | 5'8½" (1.74m) tall ; ; Fair complexion ; brown eyes ; brown hair |
| Occupation | Farmhand |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Fifth road, Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs Catherine Avis Taylor |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | WX30691 |
| Date of Enlistment | 8 Aug 1942 |
| Rank | Gunner |
| Military Movement | |
| 1st Departure from Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 22 Nov 1943 |
| Transport Details | 27 Feb 1944 |
| 2nd Departure from Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 18 Apr 1944 |
| Return to Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 5 Jul 1944 |
| Post War Details | |
Pre War
War Service
Prior to enlisting in the 2nd AIF Eric had enlisted in the CMF on 10 Feb 1942 and served in the 7th Heavy Brigade in the Militia with Regimental No. W51339. He was called up full time from 12 Feb 1942, before he then enlisted in the 2nd AIF from 8 Aug 1942.
Technical Group 3, Gunlayer. discharged 29 Jan 1946 2nd Aust Artillery Training Regiment
Post War
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