Harold George Bell
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 9 Oct 1914 |
| Place of Birth | Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 27 years, 9 months |
| Description | 5'5½" (1.65m) tall ; ; fair complexion ; brown eyes ; fair hair |
| Occupation | Trowel hand |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | 89 Smith street, Highgate Hill, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs Lily Violet Bell |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | WX27103 & W48875 |
| Date of Enlistment | 4 May 1942 |
| Rank | Bombardier |
| Unit/Formation | Fremantle Coastal Artillery |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
Had married Lily Violet Weeks in the south west on 28 May 1934
War Service
Originally enlisted in the CMF (Militia) as a General Reinforcement, but quickly (20 Jul 1942) converted to AIF service. In the meantime on 8 May 1942 he was allocated to the 13th Training Battalion at Northam to complete his basic training. Ten days later he was posted to the 55th Anti Aircraft Company in Fremantle and on 31 Oct 942 he was made an Acting Lance Corporal. This was followed by promoting to Acting Corporal on 29 Jan 1943.
On 1 Oct 1943 Harold as posted to the 69th
Served in the Northern territory from 9 Jul 1944 until 1 Dec 1944
At the point of discharge Harry was said to have 5 children under 16 years of age. He was discharged on 29 Oct 1945.
Post War
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