Difference between revisions of "John Patrick Whitaker"
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| death = 15 Aug 2007, aged 87 | | death = 15 Aug 2007, aged 87 | ||
| placeofdeath = Mosman Park, Western Australia | | placeofdeath = Mosman Park, Western Australia | ||
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| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Labourer |
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Church of England |
| − | | address = Roleystone, Western Australia | + | | address = Peet road, Roleystone, Western Australia |
| − | | relation = | + | | relation = Mother |
| − | | nextofkin = | + | | nextofkin = Sarah Jane Whitaker |
| − | | regnumber = WX3204 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=6462012 WX3204] |
| enlistmentdate = 22 May 1940 | | enlistmentdate = 22 May 1940 | ||
| rank = Private | | rank = Private | ||
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[[Category:Returned to Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Returned to Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
Revision as of 14:31, 21 November 2022
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 17 Mar 1920 |
| Place of Birth | Claremont, Western Australia |
| Death | 15 Aug 2007, aged 87 |
| Place of Death | Mosman Park, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 19 years, 11 months |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Peet road, Roleystone, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Mother , Sarah Jane Whitaker |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | WX3204 |
| Date of Enlistment | 22 May 1940 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 2/16th Australian Infantry Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
1939-45 Star Africa Star Pacific Star Defence Medal War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
War Service
Discharged 10 Aug 1944.
John married Gwenyth Lorraine Margaret Lowick during 1944.
Post War
John and Gwen had two daughters, one being Lorrain Margaret (1949-2015) Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1980 at 17 Boreham street, Cottesloe, carpenter.
Notes