Difference between revisions of "Henry (Neil) Fretwell"
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| placeofdeath = Roleystone, Western Australia | | placeofdeath = Roleystone, Western Australia | ||
| enlistmentage = 26 years, 8 months | | enlistmentage = 26 years, 8 months | ||
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'10½" (1.79m) tall; weight 163lbs; dark complexion, brown eyes, dark brown hair |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5'10½" (1.79m) |
| − | | weight = | + | | weight = 163lbs |
| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = dark |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = brown |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = dark brown |
| descriptionnote = | | descriptionnote = | ||
| occupation = Orchardist | | occupation = Orchardist | ||
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Church of England |
| address = Karragullen, Western Australia | | address = Karragullen, Western Australia | ||
| relation = Wife | | relation = Wife | ||
| − | | nextofkin = Mrs Isobel Fretwell | + | | nextofkin = Mrs. Isobel Muriel Fretwell |
| − | | regnumber = W62217 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=5875512 W62217] |
| enlistmentdate = 20 Apr 1942 | | enlistmentdate = 20 Apr 1942 | ||
| rank = Private | | rank = Private | ||
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|headstonetranscription=In Loving Memory of Henry Neil Fretwell Born 08/08/1915 Died 16/02/1999 Aged 84 Years | |headstonetranscription=In Loving Memory of Henry Neil Fretwell Born 08/08/1915 Died 16/02/1999 Aged 84 Years | ||
|dateofbirth=08 August 1915 | |dateofbirth=08 August 1915 | ||
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==Pre War== | ==Pre War== | ||
| − | Neil travelled to Australia from London with his mother aboard the ''SS Ormonde''. The ship departed London on | + | Neil travelled to Australia from London with his mother aboard the ''SS Ormonde''. The ship departed London on 13 Oct 1923 and arrived in Fremantle on 13 Nov 1923. |
| − | Electoral Roll entries: 1936 - 1943 at Karragullen, Orchardist. | + | Electoral Roll entries: 1936 - 1943 at Karragullen, Orchardist. On 3 Apr 1940 Neil had married Isobel Muriel Hall (1917 - 2004) in Perth. Isobel died on 19 Jan 2004 in Nannup, Western Australia. |
==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| − | Neil was a member of 2 Platoon, 'A' Company | + | Neil enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps on 22 Mar 1942 at Kalamunda and was allocated to the [[2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion]] On 6 Nov 1943 his Army number was changed from W67626 to W62217. On 8 Sep 1944 Henry was appointed Lance Corporal, and was placed on the Reserve on 1 May 1945. However, on 1 Jun 1945 he reverted to private at his own request, and on 28 Jul 1945 he transferred to the [[12th (Jarrah) VDC Battalion]] where he was a member of 2 Platoon, 'A' Company. On 15 Oct 1945 all VDC personnel were discharged. |
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==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
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[[Category:Born WA ww2]] | [[Category:Born WA ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Orchardist ww2]] | [[Category:Orchardist ww2]] | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Church of England ww2]] |
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[[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Saint Mary-in-the-Valley Cemetery]] | [[Category:Saint Mary-in-the-Valley Cemetery]] | ||
[[Category:St Mary Columbarium Wall]] | [[Category:St Mary Columbarium Wall]] | ||
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 8 Aug 1915 |
| Place of Birth | Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Death | 16 Feb 1999, aged 83 |
| Place of Death | Roleystone, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 26 years, 8 months |
| Description |
5'10½" (1.79m) tall ; 163lbs 73.935 kg ; dark complexion ; brown eyes ; dark brown hair |
| Occupation | Orchardist |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Karragullen, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs. Isobel Muriel Fretwell |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W62217 |
| Date of Enlistment | 20 Apr 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 12th (Jarrah) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
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| Plaque Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 08 August 1915 |
| Age at Death | 84 years |
| Transcription | In Loving Memory of Henry Neil Fretwell Born 08/08/1915 Died 16/02/1999 Aged 84 Years |
Pre War
Neil travelled to Australia from London with his mother aboard the SS Ormonde. The ship departed London on 13 Oct 1923 and arrived in Fremantle on 13 Nov 1923.
Electoral Roll entries: 1936 - 1943 at Karragullen, Orchardist. On 3 Apr 1940 Neil had married Isobel Muriel Hall (1917 - 2004) in Perth. Isobel died on 19 Jan 2004 in Nannup, Western Australia.
War Service
Neil enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps on 22 Mar 1942 at Kalamunda and was allocated to the 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion On 6 Nov 1943 his Army number was changed from W67626 to W62217. On 8 Sep 1944 Henry was appointed Lance Corporal, and was placed on the Reserve on 1 May 1945. However, on 1 Jun 1945 he reverted to private at his own request, and on 28 Jul 1945 he transferred to the 12th (Jarrah) VDC Battalion where he was a member of 2 Platoon, 'A' Company. On 15 Oct 1945 all VDC personnel were discharged.
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1968 at Karragullen, orchardist; 1972 - 1980 at Garland road, Roleystone, orchardist.
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