Difference between revisions of "John Norman Roberts"
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| placeofdeath = Bedfordale, Western Australia | | placeofdeath = Bedfordale, Western Australia | ||
| enlistmentage = 42 years old | | enlistmentage = 42 years old | ||
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'9" (1.75m) tall; 140lbs; fair complexion, hazel eyes, greying hair. |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5'9" (1.75m) |
| − | | weight = | + | | weight = 140lbs |
| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = fair |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = hazel |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = greying |
| descriptionnote = | | descriptionnote = | ||
| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Orchard hand |
| religion = Congregational | | religion = Congregational | ||
| − | | address = Bedfordale, Western Australia | + | | address = "Runnymede", Bedfordale, Western Australia |
| − | | relation = | + | | relation = Son |
| − | | nextofkin = Mr John Roberts | + | | nextofkin = Mr. John William Roberts |
| − | | regnumber = W68144 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=5891001 W68144] |
| enlistmentdate = 26 Apr 1942 | | enlistmentdate = 26 Apr 1942 | ||
| rank = Private | | rank = Private | ||
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Electoral Roll entries: 1936 - 1943 at Bedfordale, labourer. | Electoral Roll entries: 1936 - 1943 at Bedfordale, labourer. | ||
==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| − | + | On 26 Apr 1942 John enlisted at Mundijong in the Volunteer Defence Corps, allocated to the [[2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion]] until 1 Jul 1942 when he transferred to the [[12th (Jarrah) VDC Battalion]], serving with them until he was discharged on 1 May 1945 | |
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==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
| − | During 1948 John married Violet May Bowden (1910 - 1998) locally. Violet May died on 9 Dec 1998, aged 88 in Midland. Violet and | + | During 1948 John married Violet May Bowden (1910 - 1998) locally. Violet May died on 9 Dec 1998, aged 88 in Midland. Violet and John had two children. |
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1968 at 'The Trossachs', Bedfordale, labourer. | Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1968 at 'The Trossachs', Bedfordale, labourer. | ||
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[[Category:Labourer ww2]] | [[Category:Labourer ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Congregational ww2]] | [[Category:Congregational ww2]] | ||
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[[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 4 Apr 1900 |
| Place of Birth | Launceston, Tasmania |
| Death | 12 Sep 1968, aged 68 |
| Place of Death | Bedfordale, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 42 years old |
| Description |
5'9" (1.75m) tall ; 140lbs 63.503 kg ; fair complexion ; hazel eyes ; greying hair |
| Occupation | Orchard hand |
| Religion | Congregational |
| Address | "Runnymede", Bedfordale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Son , Mr. John William Roberts |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W68144 |
| Date of Enlistment | 26 Apr 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
During 1928 John had married Lillian Grace Lowry (1900 - 1940) locally. Violet May died on 14 Dec 1940 in Bedfordale. their two children were John William Roberts (1927 - 2011) and Norman James Roberts (1931 - 2010) Electoral Roll entries: 1936 - 1943 at Bedfordale, labourer.
War Service
On 26 Apr 1942 John enlisted at Mundijong in the Volunteer Defence Corps, allocated to the 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion until 1 Jul 1942 when he transferred to the 12th (Jarrah) VDC Battalion, serving with them until he was discharged on 1 May 1945
Post War
During 1948 John married Violet May Bowden (1910 - 1998) locally. Violet May died on 9 Dec 1998, aged 88 in Midland. Violet and John had two children.
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1968 at 'The Trossachs', Bedfordale, labourer.
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