Difference between revisions of "Francis William French"
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| placeofdeath = Warwick, Western Australia | | placeofdeath = Warwick, Western Australia | ||
| enlistmentage = 39 years, 2 months | | enlistmentage = 39 years, 2 months | ||
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'11½" (1.83m) tall; weight 184lbs; fair complexion, grey eyes, brown hair |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5'11½" (1.83m) |
| − | | weight = | + | | weight = 184lbs |
| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = fair |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = grey |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = brown |
| − | | descriptionnote = | + | | descriptionnote = scar on wrist |
| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Machine driver |
| religion = | | religion = | ||
| − | | address = Byford, Western Australia | + | | address = Bunbury road, Byford, Western Australia |
| relation = Wife | | relation = Wife | ||
| − | | nextofkin = Mrs Emily French | + | | nextofkin = Mrs. Emily Frances French |
| − | | regnumber = W67612 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=5869612 W67612] |
| enlistmentdate = 22 Mar 1942 | | enlistmentdate = 22 Mar 1942 | ||
| rank = Corporal | | rank = Corporal | ||
| unit = [[2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion]] | | unit = [[2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion]] | ||
| − | | fate1 = | + | | fate1 = Remained in Australia |
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| − | | medal1 = | + | | medal1 = Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
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==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| + | Francis enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps at Armadale on 22 Mar 1942 and was allocated to the [[2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion. He was promoted Corporal ('D' Company Signals) on 1 Jul 1942 and between 9 Jan and 23 Jan 1943 he attended a Signals course in Northam camp. He was transferred to the Reserve on 1 May 1945. | ||
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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:Machine driver ww2]] |
[[Category:2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion]] | [[Category:2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion]] | ||
[[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
Revision as of 14:19, 12 April 2021
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 7 Jan 1903 |
| Place of Birth | Northam, Western Australia |
| Death | 7 Jul 1994, aged 91 |
| Place of Death | Warwick, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 39 years, 2 months |
| Description |
5'11½" (1.83m) tall ; 184lbs 83.461 kg ; fair complexion ; grey eyes ; brown hair ; scar on wrist |
| Occupation | Machine driver |
| Address | Bunbury road, Byford, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs. Emily Frances French |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W67612 |
| Date of Enlistment | 22 Mar 1942 |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit/Formation | 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
| Medals | Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
During 1933 Frank married Emily Frances Collins (1899 - 1980). Emily died on 18 Feb 1980 in Rivervale aged 81.
Electoral Roll entries: 1925 at Byford, labourer; 1936 - 1943 at Bunbury road, Byford, brickmaker.
War Service
Francis enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps at Armadale on 22 Mar 1942 and was allocated to the [[2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion. He was promoted Corporal ('D' Company Signals) on 1 Jul 1942 and between 9 Jan and 23 Jan 1943 he attended a Signals course in Northam camp. He was transferred to the Reserve on 1 May 1945.
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1963 at 44 Hovea terrace, South Perth, secretary; 1968 - 1980 at 43 Sydenham street, Kewdale, secretary.
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