Leonard Wilfred Powell
From Our Contribution
 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.