Difference between revisions of "John Hinsley"
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 27 Mar 1924 |
| Place of Birth | Kellerberrin, Western Australia |
| Death | 26 Apr 2007, aged 83 |
| Place of Death | Canberra, Australian Capital territory. |
| Age at Enlistment | 18 years old |
| Address | Byford |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr Robert Hinsley |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W68028 |
| Date of Enlistment | 29 Mar 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion |
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| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
John attended the Beenup (Byford) primary school in 1939.
War Service
On 29 Mar 1942 John enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps at Maddington and was allocated to the 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion.
Post War
Notes
John's brother Lewis Hinsley served with the 2/23rd Battalion.