James Percy Ray
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 1 Feb 1911 |
| Place of Birth | Bedington, England |
| Death | 8 Mar 1976, aged 65 |
| Place of Death | Byford, Western Australia |
| Address | Byford, Western Australia |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | WX433 |
| Date of Enlistment | 7 Nov 1939 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 2/11th Australian Infantry Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Monument(s) | ANZAC Memorial Park (Byford) |
| External Monument(s) | The Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Ballarat, Victoria |
| Medals |
1939-45 Star Africa Star Defence Medal War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
Electoral Roll entry: 1936 Byford, brickmaker
War Service
Enlisted at Subiaco. Held in Stalag XIIIC, with POW Number 10143
Demobilised on 13 Dec 1945.
Post War
Married Violet Winifred ?? died 6 Jan 1987 aged 78.
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1972 Byford, brickmaker
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