John Reginald Gillespie
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 15 Feb 1915 |
| Place of Birth | Armadale, Western Australia |
| Death | 28 Mar 2011, aged 95 |
| Place of Death | Bentley, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 26 years, 5 months |
| Address | Gnowangerup, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr Eugene Gillespie |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W71070 |
| Date of Enlistment | 22 Jul 1941 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 6th (Albany) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
Electoral Roll entry: 1943 at Pallinup, farmer.
War Service
discharged 10 Sep 1944
Post War
During 1945 John married Doreen Alma Beatty (1920 - 2017) in Perth. Doreen died on 8 Apr 2017 in Bentley.
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1972 at Pallinup, farmer; 1977 - 1980 at 59 Kishorn road, Mt Pleasant, retired.
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