Difference between revisions of "Leonard Charles Cant"
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| placeofdeath = Bentley, Western Australia | | placeofdeath = Bentley, Western Australia | ||
| enlistmentage = 37 years, 7 months | | enlistmentage = 37 years, 7 months | ||
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'8½" (1.74m) tall; weight 140lbs; dark complexion, brown eyes and dark hair. |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5'8½" (1.74m) |
| − | | weight = | + | | weight = 140lbs |
| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = dark |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = brown |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = dark |
| descriptionnote = | | descriptionnote = | ||
| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Farmer |
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Protestant |
| − | | address = Armadale, Western Australia | + | | address = Eighth avenue, Armadale, Western Australia |
| relation = Wife | | relation = Wife | ||
| − | | nextofkin = Mrs Agnes Effie Cant | + | | nextofkin = Mrs. Agnes Effie Cant |
| − | | regnumber = W67610 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=5869614 W67610] |
| enlistmentdate = 22 Mar 1942 | | enlistmentdate = 22 Mar 1942 | ||
| rank = Private | | rank = Private | ||
| − | | unit = 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion | + | | unit = [[2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion]] |
| fate1 = Remained in Australia | | fate1 = Remained in Australia | ||
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Electoral Roll entries: 1936 - 1943 at Eighth road Armadale, farmer | Electoral Roll entries: 1936 - 1943 at Eighth road Armadale, farmer | ||
==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| − | + | On 22 Mar 1942 Leonard enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps at Armadale and was allocated to 'D' Company of the [[2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion]]. Discharged on 2 Feb 1944 at his own request after 1 year and 323 days. | |
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==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
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[[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Born SA ww2]] | [[Category:Born SA ww2]] | ||
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| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Protestant 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 | 22 Aug 1904 |
| Place of Birth | Hanley Bridge, South Australia |
| Death | 23 Mar 1983, aged 78 |
| Place of Death | Bentley, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 37 years, 7 months |
| Description |
5'8½" (1.74m) tall ; 140lbs 63.503 kg ; dark complexion ; brown eyes ; dark hair |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Religion | Protestant |
| Address | Eighth avenue, Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs. Agnes Effie Cant |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W67610 |
| Date of Enlistment | 22 Mar 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
During 1933 Leonard married Agnes Effie Phillips (1906-1962). Agnes died on 27 Jan 1962, aged 56 at Mount Yokine. They had two children with one being Margaret Jillian Cant (1937 - 2014)
Electoral Roll entries: 1936 - 1943 at Eighth road Armadale, farmer
War Service
On 22 Mar 1942 Leonard enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps at Armadale and was allocated to 'D' Company of the 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion. Discharged on 2 Feb 1944 at his own request after 1 year and 323 days.
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 at Wanneroo road Tuart Hill, poultry farmer; 1954 at 14 Newcastle road, Midland Junction, merchant; 1963 at Bullsbrook East, orchardist;
Notes
Military records use Leonard Charles, while Ancestry uses Charles Leonard.