John Edward Roland Pailthorpe
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 5 May 1911 |
| Place of Birth | Aberystwyth, Cardiganshire, Wales |
| Death | 20 Dec 1980, aged 69 |
| Place of Death | Wokalup, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 31 years, 11 months |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs Ursular Pailthorpe |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W53607 |
| Date of Enlistment | 20 Apr 1943 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit/Formation | 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
On 14 Jul 1911 the SS Ashburton sailed from London carrying 2 month old John and his parents and older sibling Charles.
During 1940 John married Ursula Johanna Doering (1910 - 1987) in the local district. Ursula died on 14 Dec 1987 at Mandogalup. Children Anthony David, Barbara Mae, Wendy Katharina
Electoral Roll entry: 1936 - 1937 at 'Aberbechan', Middle Swan road, West Swan, dairyman; 1943 at Rowley road, Armadale, farmer
War Service
discharge date is unknown
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1958 at Rowley road, Armadale, farmer; 1968 - 1980 at Government road, Harvey, farmer.
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