Difference between revisions of "Frederick Thomas Payne"
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| dateofbirth = 12 Aug 1902 | | dateofbirth = 12 Aug 1902 | ||
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| placeofdeath = Bentley, Western Australia | | placeofdeath = Bentley, Western Australia | ||
| enlistmentage = 39 years, 7 months | | enlistmentage = 39 years, 7 months | ||
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| occupation = Brickmaker | | occupation = Brickmaker | ||
| religion = Church of England | | religion = Church of England | ||
| − | | address = Byford, Western Australia | + | | address = c/- State Brickworks, Byford, Western Australia |
| relation = Wife | | relation = Wife | ||
| nextofkin = Mrs. Irene Elizabeth Payne | | nextofkin = Mrs. Irene Elizabeth Payne | ||
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==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
On 22 Mar 1942 Frederick enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps and was allocated to the [[2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion]]'s 'D' Company based at Armadale. Promoted Sergeant on 1 Jul 1942, he attended a weapons Course from 14 - 28 Mar 1943. On 11 Oct 1943 he was given a "Change in Allotment of Army Duty - to be Acting Platoon Commander". Fred was, along with the rest of his unit placed on the Reserve on 1 May 1945. | On 22 Mar 1942 Frederick enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps and was allocated to the [[2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion]]'s 'D' Company based at Armadale. Promoted Sergeant on 1 Jul 1942, he attended a weapons Course from 14 - 28 Mar 1943. On 11 Oct 1943 he was given a "Change in Allotment of Army Duty - to be Acting Platoon Commander". Fred was, along with the rest of his unit placed on the Reserve on 1 May 1945. | ||
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 12 Aug 1902 |
| Place of Birth | Oxford, England |
| Death | 14 Nov 1979, aged 77 |
| Place of Death | Bentley, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 39 years, 7 months |
| Description |
5'8½" (1.74m) tall ; 147lbs 66.678 kg ; medium complexion ; grey eyes ; brown hair ; scar on left knee |
| Occupation | Brickmaker |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | c/- State Brickworks, Byford, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs. Irene Elizabeth Payne |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W67608 |
| Date of Enlistment | 22 Mar 1942 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit/Formation | 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
During 1934 Fred had married Irene Elizabeth Weeks (1907 - 1986). Irene died on 31 Jan 1986 in North Perth, aged 79.
Electoral Roll entries: 1934 - 1936 at 6 Harrow street, Bayswater, brickmaker; 1943 at Byford, brickmaker.
War Service
On 22 Mar 1942 Frederick enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps and was allocated to the 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion's 'D' Company based at Armadale. Promoted Sergeant on 1 Jul 1942, he attended a weapons Course from 14 - 28 Mar 1943. On 11 Oct 1943 he was given a "Change in Allotment of Army Duty - to be Acting Platoon Commander". Fred was, along with the rest of his unit placed on the Reserve on 1 May 1945.
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 at Byford, brickmaker; 1954 - 1958 at Bunbury road, Armadale, foreman ; 1968 at Bedfordale Hill road, Armadale, brickmaker; 1972 at 57 Reman road, Bayswater, retired; 1977 at 57 Foyle road, Bayswater, retired.
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