John Edward Hill
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 20 Jun 1901 |
| Place of Birth | Woodford, Thrapstone, Northamptonshire, England |
| Death | 14 Nov 1972, aged 71 |
| Place of Death | Busselton, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 39 years 6 months |
| Description |
5'10" (1.78m) tall ; 182lbs 82.554 kg ; fair complexion ; hazel eyes ; dark brown hair |
| Occupation | bicycle builder |
| Religion | Spiritualist |
| Address | Roleystone, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Sister , Lello Richards |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W21369 |
| Date of Enlistment | 15 Jan 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
Married in England during 1929 to Sarah Elspeth Wortley. Sarah died on 10 Jun 1964 in Busselton, aged 66. On 3 Nov 1927 John obtained casual employment with the Western Australian Government Railways as a Porter in the Perth yards. Moved to Guildford on 13 Mar 1928, he remained there until he was retrenched on 8 Apr 1931. Employed again from 16 Jan 1933 to 22 Jun 1933. At some point prior to January 1942 John was divorced as he claimed to be single on enlistment.
War Service
On 15 Jan 1942 when called up John was exempt as a bicycle building was a reserved occupation. Her was taken on strength by the 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion on 5 Mar 1943, before being discharged at his own request on 5 Oct 1944.
Post War
During 1965 John married again, this time to Ellen Fanny Christopher in the Canning district. Ellen died on 20 Jul 1997 in Byford, aged 84.
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 c/o JE & SE Hill, 13 Hawksburn road, Rivervale, cycle repairer; 1968 - 1972 at 58 Fairbairn road, Busselton
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