Difference between revisions of "Raymond Douglas Hibben"
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| placeofdeath = Trigg, Western Australia | | placeofdeath = Trigg, Western Australia | ||
| enlistmentage = 18 years, 5 months | | enlistmentage = 18 years, 5 months | ||
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'5" (1.65m) tall; weight 140lbs; medium complexion, green eyes, fair hair. |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5'5" (1.65m) |
| − | | weight = | + | | weight = 140lbs |
| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = medium |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = green |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = fair |
| descriptionnote = | | descriptionnote = | ||
| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Apprentice Jeweller |
| religion = Church of England | | religion = Church of England | ||
| − | | address = Mundijong, Western Australia | + | | address = Hall street, Mundijong, Western Australia |
| relation = Father | | relation = Father | ||
| − | | nextofkin = Mr Alfred Hibben | + | | nextofkin = Mr. Alfred Hibben |
| regnumber = W90522 | | regnumber = W90522 | ||
| enlistmentdate = 28 Mar 1943 | | enlistmentdate = 28 Mar 1943 | ||
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As an infant, Raymond arrived in Fremantle with his family on 5 Aug 1925 aboard the ''SS Beltana'', having sailed from London. | As an infant, Raymond arrived in Fremantle with his family on 5 Aug 1925 aboard the ''SS Beltana'', having sailed from London. | ||
==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| − | + | On 28 Mar 1943, Ray enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps at Armadale and was allotted to 'D' Company of the [[2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion]]. On 1 May 1945 he was placed in the Reserve along with the rest of his unit. | |
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==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
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[[Category:VDC ww2]] | [[Category:VDC ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Born England ww2]] | [[Category:Born England ww2]] | ||
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Apprentice Jeweller ww2]] |
[[Category:Church of England ww2]] | [[Category:Church of England ww2]] | ||
[[Category:2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion]] | [[Category:2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion]] | ||
[[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
Revision as of 20:58, 12 April 2021
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 16 Oct 1924 |
| Place of Birth | England |
| Death | 6 Sep 1981, aged 56 |
| Place of Death | Trigg, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 18 years, 5 months |
| Description |
5'5" (1.65m) tall ; 140lbs 63.503 kg ; medium complexion ; green eyes ; fair hair |
| Occupation | Apprentice Jeweller |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Hall street, Mundijong, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr. Alfred Hibben |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W90522 |
| Date of Enlistment | 28 Mar 1943 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
As an infant, Raymond arrived in Fremantle with his family on 5 Aug 1925 aboard the SS Beltana, having sailed from London.
War Service
On 28 Mar 1943, Ray enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps at Armadale and was allotted to 'D' Company of the 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion. On 1 May 1945 he was placed in the Reserve along with the rest of his unit.
Post War
During 1946 Ray married Dorothy May Cocking (1925 - 2001) in Perth. Dorothy died on 13 Oct 2001 aged 76 in Duncraig. They had four children.
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 at James street, North beach, die maker; 1954 at 14 James street, North Beach, die maker; 1958 - 1980 at 32 Arnott street, Trigg, die maker;
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