Difference between revisions of "Leonard Wilfred Powell"
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| − | | image =[[File:Powell_Leonard_Wilfred.jpg]] | + | | image = [[File:Powell_Leonard_Wilfred.jpg]] |
| − | | caption =Len | + | | caption = Photo taken at Melville camp of ASC Drivers. back, l to r Stan Beale, George Fitzsimons, Wally Cowie, Archie Bowden, Des Rieger. Front: Alf Hughes, Jim Dunn, Arthur Hughes, Len Powell. |
| − | | image2 =[[File:Powell_Leonard_Wilfred_1.jpg]] | + | | image2 = [[File:Powell_Leonard_Wilfred_1.jpg]] |
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| dateofbirth = 1 Aug 1905 | | dateofbirth = 1 Aug 1905 | ||
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| death = 12 Feb 1967, aged 61 | | death = 12 Feb 1967, aged 61 | ||
| placeofdeath = Perth, Western Australia | | placeofdeath = Perth, Western Australia | ||
| − | | enlistmentage = | + | | enlistmentage = 35 years, 1 month |
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'8" (1.73m) tall; dark complexion, blue eyes, brown hair,scars on left knee and right shin |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5'8" (1.73m) |
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| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = dark |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = blue |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = brown |
| − | | descriptionnote = | + | | descriptionnote = scars on left knee and right shin |
| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Truck driver |
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Church of England |
| − | | address = | + | | address = William street, Armadale, Western Australia |
| relation = Wife | | relation = Wife | ||
| − | | nextofkin = Mrs Anne (Annie) Powell | + | | nextofkin = Mrs. Anne (Annie) Powell |
| − | | regnumber = WX28489 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=6372522 W13468 & WX28489] |
| − | | enlistmentdate = 29 Dec 1941 | + | | enlistmentdate = 22 Sep 1940 & 29 Dec 1941 |
| rank = Corporal | | rank = Corporal | ||
| unit = [[2/13th Australian Field Ambulance]] | | unit = [[2/13th Australian Field Ambulance]] | ||
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Electoral Roll entries: 1931 - 1937 at Ninth avenue, Armadale, motor mechanic; 1943 at William street, Armadale, labourer; | Electoral Roll entries: 1931 - 1937 at Ninth avenue, Armadale, motor mechanic; 1943 at William street, Armadale, labourer; | ||
==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| + | Original enlistment occurred on 22 Sep 1940 in the CMF with Len being called up for full time service from 30 Sep 1941. | ||
| − | + | Aif 6 Aug 1942 | |
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Discharged 14 Nov 1945 | Discharged 14 Nov 1945 | ||
| + | 19 May 1944 13th Aust Field Ambulance | ||
==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
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[[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Born WA ww2]] | [[Category:Born WA ww2]] | ||
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Truck driver ww2]] |
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Church of England ww2]] |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] |
[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
Revision as of 17:45, 12 March 2023
 Photo taken at Melville camp of ASC Drivers. back, l to r Stan Beale, George Fitzsimons, Wally Cowie, Archie Bowden, Des Rieger. Front: Alf Hughes, Jim Dunn, Arthur Hughes, Len Powell. | |
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 1 Aug 1905 |
| Place of Birth | Wungong, Western Australia |
| Death | 12 Feb 1967, aged 61 |
| Place of Death | Perth, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 35 years, 1 month |
| Description | 5'8" (1.73m) tall ; ; dark complexion ; blue eyes ; brown hair ; scars on left knee and right shin |
| Occupation | Truck driver |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | William street, Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs. Anne (Annie) Powell |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W13468 & WX28489 |
| Date of Enlistment | 22 Sep 1940 & 29 Dec 1941 |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit/Formation | 2/13th Australian Field Ambulance |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
| Medals | 1939-45 Star |
Pre War
During 1927 Len had married Annie Smith (1905 - 1987) in Perth. Annie died on 9 Feb 1987, aged 82 in Inglewood. They had three children; Priscilla Powell (1927 - 2000); Beryl Jean Powell (1932 - 2003) and Irene Powell ( - 1977)
Electoral Roll entries: 1931 - 1937 at Ninth avenue, Armadale, motor mechanic; 1943 at William street, Armadale, labourer;
War Service
Original enlistment occurred on 22 Sep 1940 in the CMF with Len being called up for full time service from 30 Sep 1941.
Aif 6 Aug 1942 Discharged 14 Nov 1945
19 May 1944 13th Aust Field Ambulance
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1954 at 14 Robinson street, Bayswater, assembler; 1958 at Commercial Hotel Mingenew, labourer
Annie and Leonard at a family wedding
Notes
Photo taken at Melville camp of ASC Drivers. back, left to right : Stan Beale, George Fitzsimons, Wally Cowie, Archie Bowden, Des Rieger. Front: Alf Hughes, Jim Dunn, Arthur Hughes, Len Powell.