Oliver Donald George Bruce
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 7 Aug 1910 |
| Place of Birth | Collie, Western Australia |
| Death | 10 May 1972, aged 61 |
| Place of Death | Nollamara, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 29 years, 6 months |
| Occupation | Poultry farmer |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Kelmscott |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr. Oliver Bruce |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | WX1069 & WX1897 |
| Date of Enlistment | 23 Nov 1939 & 5 Mar 1940 |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit/Formation | 2/11th Australian Infantry Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
Pre War
Electoral Roll entries: 1931 at 71 Olive street, Subiaco, clerk; 1936 at 'Kirkalocka', Mt Magnet, miner; 1937 - 1943 Second avenue, Kelmscott, poultry farmer with parents John Oliver and Mary Louisa
War Service
Oliver first enlisted on 23 Nov 1939 but his WX 1069 service terminated when he was discharged on 29 Nov 1939 due to defective eyesight. He later re-enlisted on 5 Mar 1940.
On 5 Mar 1940 Oliver re-enlisted in the 2nd AIF while at the 2/1st Convalescdent Depot
On 23 Jul 1943 Oliver changed his NOK to his Mother, Mrs Mary Louisa Bruce
Last unit before discharge was 2/1st Convalescent Depot. Discharged by the 5th Military District on 31 Oct 1945.
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1954 - 1958 at 165 Hensman road, Subiaco, packer with his mother; 1958 at 64 Daglish street, Wembley, packer by himself; 1963 at 178 Ravenscar street, Scarborough; 1968 at 366 Wanneroo road, Nollamara, packer
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