Harold Jack Spencer
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 19 Jan 1902 |
| Place of Birth | Perth, Western Australia |
| Death | 30 Oct 1956, aged 54 |
| Place of Death | Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 39 years, 5 months |
| Description |
5'10½" (1.79m) tall ; 150lbs 68.039 kg ; dark complexion ; brown eyes ; black hair |
| Occupation | Forestry worker |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Third avenue, Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs. Marion Spencer |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | WX14317 |
| Date of Enlistment | 18 Jun 1941 |
| Rank | Craftsman |
| Unit/Formation | 2/1st Australian Headquarters Guard Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
Pre War
During 1930 Harold married Marion Gardham (1906 - 1989) in Perth. Children: Enid Isabelle Spencer(1931–); Mary Joy Spencer(1933–1937); William John Spencer(1935–2013), Daisy Spencer; and Janet Spencer. He had previously been a member (W269)of the 10th Light Horse Regiment (Militia) from 29 Nov 1936 until 14 Dec 1939. At the time he was discharged he had an enlarged heart and was unfit for military service.
Electoral Roll entries: 1925 Albany road, Kelmscott, orchardist; 1937 Third avenue, Kelmscott, farmer
War Service
On 18 Jun 1941 Harold enlisted in the 2nd AIF, and following a period of leave without Pay he reported to the 3rd Training Battalion at Northam on 4 Jul 1941. Ten days later he was allocated to the 1st reinforcement draft for the 2/11th Battalion and was granted embarkation leave from 14 - 20 July. On 9 Sep 1941 he embarked in Fremantle aboard HMAT BBBBBBBB a part of Convoy US12A which consisted of the Queen Elizabeth and the Queen Mary and disembarked on 23 Sep 1941 in the Middle East.
embarked 9 Sep 1941, returned 18 Feb 1943
embarked 29 May 1943, returned 19 Nov 1943 discharged 4 Dec 1944
Post War
Electoral Roll entries; 1949 Kelmscott, farmer; 1954 Third avenue, farmer
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