Difference between revisions of "Reginald Owen Williams"
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| placeofdeath = Bateman, Western Australia | | placeofdeath = Bateman, Western Australia | ||
| enlistmentage = 31 years, 11 months | | enlistmentage = 31 years, 11 months | ||
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'9" (1.75m) tall; weight 194lbs; dark complexion, grey eyes, dark brown hair. |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5'9" (1.75m) |
| − | | weight = | + | | weight = 194lbs |
| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = dark |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = grey |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = dark brown |
| descriptionnote = | | descriptionnote = | ||
| occupation = Firewood contractor | | occupation = Firewood contractor | ||
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Church of England |
| − | | address = Armadale, Western Australia | + | | address = Seventh road, Armadale, Western Australia |
| relation = Wife | | relation = Wife | ||
| − | | nextofkin = Mrs Grace Williams | + | | nextofkin = Mrs. Grace Williams |
| − | | regnumber = W61983 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=5872921 W61983] |
| enlistmentdate = 3 Apr 1942 | | enlistmentdate = 3 Apr 1942 | ||
| rank = Private | | rank = Private | ||
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==Pre War== | ==Pre War== | ||
| − | During 1929 Reg married Grace Townsend (1908 - 1985) in Perth. Grace died in Armadale on 24 Aug 1985 aged 77. | + | During November 1929 Reg married Grace Townsend (1908 - 1985) in Perth. Grace died in Armadale on 24 Aug 1985 aged 77. |
Electoral Roll entries: 1931 - 1943 at Seventh road, Armadale, firewood contractor | Electoral Roll entries: 1931 - 1943 at Seventh road, Armadale, firewood contractor | ||
==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| − | + | On 22 Mar 1942 Reg enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps at Armadale and was allocated to the [[2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion]]. On 1 Jul 1942 he was appointed Lance Corporal in 'D' Company, but reverted at his own request to Private on 24 Sep 1942. On 6 Nov 1943 his Army number was changed from W67666 to W61983, before being struck of strength on 2 Dec 1944. | |
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==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
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[[Category:Born WA ww2]] | [[Category:Born WA ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Firewood contractor ww2]] | [[Category:Firewood contractor ww2]] | ||
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[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 16:25, 20 April 2021
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 21 Apr 1910 |
| Place of Birth | Perth, Western Australia |
| Death | 18 Mar 2003, aged 92 |
| Place of Death | Bateman, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 31 years, 11 months |
| Description |
5'9" (1.75m) tall ; 194lbs 87.997 kg ; dark complexion ; grey eyes ; dark brown hair |
| Occupation | Firewood contractor |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Seventh road, Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs. Grace Williams |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W61983 |
| Date of Enlistment | 3 Apr 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
During November 1929 Reg married Grace Townsend (1908 - 1985) in Perth. Grace died in Armadale on 24 Aug 1985 aged 77.
Electoral Roll entries: 1931 - 1943 at Seventh road, Armadale, firewood contractor
War Service
On 22 Mar 1942 Reg enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps at Armadale and was allocated to the 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion. On 1 Jul 1942 he was appointed Lance Corporal in 'D' Company, but reverted at his own request to Private on 24 Sep 1942. On 6 Nov 1943 his Army number was changed from W67666 to W61983, before being struck of strength on 2 Dec 1944.
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1954 - 1980 at 208 Seventh road, Armadale, firewood contractor;
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