Difference between revisions of "George William Lockhead"
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| placeofdeath = Coogee, New South Wales | | placeofdeath = Coogee, New South Wales | ||
| enlistmentage = 31 years, 2 months | | enlistmentage = 31 years, 2 months | ||
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'10" (1.78m) tall; weight 162lbs; medium complexion, hazel eyes, black hair. |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5'10" (1.78m) |
| − | | weight = | + | | weight = 162lbs |
| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = medium |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = hazel |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = black |
| descriptionnote = | | descriptionnote = | ||
| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Steam winch driver |
| religion = Roman Catholic | | religion = Roman Catholic | ||
| address = Jarrahdale, Western Australia | | address = Jarrahdale, Western Australia | ||
| − | | relation = | + | | relation = Mother |
| − | | nextofkin = W. Lockhead | + | | nextofkin = Mrs. W. Lockhead |
| − | | regnumber = | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=5893027 W93541] |
| enlistmentdate = 23 Mar 1942 | | enlistmentdate = 23 Mar 1942 | ||
| rank = Private | | rank = Private | ||
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==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| + | On 23 Mar 1942 George enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps at Armadale, and was allocated to the [[2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion]] with an Army number of W67688. However, on 7 Aug 1942 George was transferred to the [[12th (Jarrah) VDC Battalion]], and on 7 Feb 1944 at Pinjarra he was given a new Army number of W93541. On 13 Mar 1944 in Pinjarra, George was discharged at his own request | ||
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==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
| − | Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1958 at St Mary's Towers, Douglas Park, religious brother; 1977 at 77 Mount Dandenong road, Croyden, religious brother; 1980 at 1a | + | Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1958 at St Mary's Towers, Douglas Park, religious brother; 1977 at 77 Mount Dandenong road, Croyden, religious brother; 1980 at 1a Waltham street, Coogee, religious brother. |
===Notes=== | ===Notes=== | ||
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[[Category:Labourer ww2]] | [[Category:Labourer ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Catholic ww2]] | [[Category:Catholic ww2]] | ||
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[[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 | 1 Jan 1911 |
| Place of Birth | Yarloop, Western Australia |
| Place of Death | Coogee, New South Wales |
| Age at Enlistment | 31 years, 2 months |
| Description |
5'10" (1.78m) tall ; 162lbs 73.482 kg ; medium complexion ; hazel eyes ; black hair |
| Occupation | Steam winch driver |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Jarrahdale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Mother , Mrs. W. Lockhead |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W93541 |
| Date of Enlistment | 23 Mar 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
Electoral Roll entries; 1936 - 1943 at Jarrahdale, labourer
War Service
On 23 Mar 1942 George enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps at Armadale, and was allocated to the 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion with an Army number of W67688. However, on 7 Aug 1942 George was transferred to the 12th (Jarrah) VDC Battalion, and on 7 Feb 1944 at Pinjarra he was given a new Army number of W93541. On 13 Mar 1944 in Pinjarra, George was discharged at his own request
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1958 at St Mary's Towers, Douglas Park, religious brother; 1977 at 77 Mount Dandenong road, Croyden, religious brother; 1980 at 1a Waltham street, Coogee, religious brother.
Notes