Francis William French
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| 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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