Difference between revisions of "Leonard Edward Golding"
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| placeofdeath = Manning, Western Australia | | placeofdeath = Manning, Western Australia | ||
| enlistmentage = 30 years, 4 months | | enlistmentage = 30 years, 4 months | ||
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'6¾" (1.70m) tall; weight 126lbs; fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair. |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5'6¾" (1.70m) |
| − | | weight = | + | | weight = 126lbs |
| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = fair |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = blue |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = brown |
| descriptionnote = | | descriptionnote = | ||
| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Saw filer |
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Methodist |
| address = Bedfordale, Western Australia | | address = Bedfordale, Western Australia | ||
| relation = Wife | | relation = Wife | ||
| − | | nextofkin = Mrs Mary Golding | + | | nextofkin = Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Golding |
| regnumber = W62270 | | regnumber = W62270 | ||
| enlistmentdate = 22 Apr 1942 | | enlistmentdate = 22 Apr 1942 | ||
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During 1936 Leonard married Mary Eliza (Mollie) Wight (1911 - 1999) in the blackwood district. Mary died in Bunbury on 29 Jun 1999 aged 88. They had two children. | During 1936 Leonard married Mary Eliza (Mollie) Wight (1911 - 1999) in the blackwood district. Mary died in Bunbury on 29 Jun 1999 aged 88. They had two children. | ||
==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| − | + | On 22 Mar 1942 Leonard enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps at Armadale and was allocated to the [[2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion]]. On 6 Nov 1943 his Army number was changed from W68024 to W62270, and on 1 May 1945 along withthe rest of his unit he was transferred to the Reserve. | |
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 19 Nov 1911 |
| Place of Birth | Bridgetown, Western Australia |
| Death | 30 Sep 1991 aged 79 |
| Place of Death | Manning, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 30 years, 4 months |
| Description |
5'6¾" (1.70m) tall ; 126lbs 57.153 kg ; fair complexion ; blue eyes ; brown hair |
| Occupation | Saw filer |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Address | Bedfordale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Golding |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W62270 |
| Date of Enlistment | 22 Apr 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
Electoral Roll entries:
During 1936 Leonard married Mary Eliza (Mollie) Wight (1911 - 1999) in the blackwood district. Mary died in Bunbury on 29 Jun 1999 aged 88. They had two children.
War Service
On 22 Mar 1942 Leonard enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps at Armadale and was allocated to the 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion. On 6 Nov 1943 his Army number was changed from W68024 to W62270, and on 1 May 1945 along withthe rest of his unit he was transferred to the Reserve.
discharge date is unknown
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 at 275 Aberdeen street, West Perth, saw doctor; 1954 - 1968 at 51 Cloister avenue, Manning; saw doctor; 1972 - 1980 at 51 Welwyn avenue Manning, saw doctor
Notes