Difference between revisions of "John Roy Longmore"
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| dateofbirth = 16 May 1892 | | dateofbirth = 16 May 1892 | ||
| − | | placeofbirth = | + | | placeofbirth = Hill End, New South Wales |
| − | | death = | + | | death = 15 Jul 1967, aged 75 |
| − | | placeofdeath = | + | | placeofdeath = East Perth, Western Australia |
| enlistmentage = 49 years , 10 months | | enlistmentage = 49 years , 10 months | ||
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'3½" (1.61m) tall; weight 124lbs; dark complexion, brown eyes and dark hair. |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5'3½" (1.61m) |
| − | | weight = | + | | weight = 124lbs |
| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = dark |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = brown |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = dark |
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| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Farmer |
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Church of England |
| − | | address = Roleystone, Western Australia | + | | address = Soldiers road, Roleystone, Western Australia |
| relation = Wife | | relation = Wife | ||
| − | | nextofkin = Mrs Annie Longmore | + | | nextofkin = Mrs Annie Irene Longmore |
| regnumber = W68034 | | regnumber = W68034 | ||
| enlistmentdate = 29 Mar 1942 | | enlistmentdate = 29 Mar 1942 | ||
| rank = Corporal | | rank = Corporal | ||
| − | | unit = 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion | + | | unit = [[2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion]] |
| fate1 = Remained in Australia | | fate1 = Remained in Australia | ||
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==Pre War== | ==Pre War== | ||
| + | John had served during WW 1 with the 3rd Machine Gun Squadron in the Middle East. During 1926 John married Annie Irene Goodlet (1901 - 1998) in Perth. Annie died in Roleystone on 8 Mar 1998, aged 96. | ||
| + | Electoral Roll entries: 1936 at Burnakura, Nannine, prospector; 1937 at 48 Commercial road, Subiaco, labourer; 1943 at Soldier's road, Roleystone, farmer. | ||
==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| − | + | On 22 Mar 1942 John enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps and was allotted to the [[2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion]]. On 1 Jul 1942 he was appointed Lance Corporal in 'D' Company, and on 23 Sep 1942 he was promoted Corporal. Along with the rest of the battalion he was placed in Reserve on 1 May 1945. | |
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==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
| − | + | Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1958 at Soldier's road, Roleystone, farmer; | |
===Notes=== | ===Notes=== | ||
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[[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Born NSW ww2]] | [[Category:Born NSW ww2]] | ||
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Farmer ww2]] |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Presbyterian ww2]] |
[[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 | 16 May 1892 |
| Place of Birth | Hill End, New South Wales |
| Death | 15 Jul 1967, aged 75 |
| Place of Death | East Perth, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 49 years , 10 months |
| Description |
5'3½" (1.61m) tall ; 124lbs 56.245 kg ; dark complexion ; brown eyes ; dark hair |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Soldiers road, Roleystone, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs Annie Irene Longmore |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W68034 |
| Date of Enlistment | 29 Mar 1942 |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit/Formation | 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
John had served during WW 1 with the 3rd Machine Gun Squadron in the Middle East. During 1926 John married Annie Irene Goodlet (1901 - 1998) in Perth. Annie died in Roleystone on 8 Mar 1998, aged 96.
Electoral Roll entries: 1936 at Burnakura, Nannine, prospector; 1937 at 48 Commercial road, Subiaco, labourer; 1943 at Soldier's road, Roleystone, farmer.
War Service
On 22 Mar 1942 John enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps and was allotted to the 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion. On 1 Jul 1942 he was appointed Lance Corporal in 'D' Company, and on 23 Sep 1942 he was promoted Corporal. Along with the rest of the battalion he was placed in Reserve on 1 May 1945.
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1958 at Soldier's road, Roleystone, farmer;
Notes