Difference between revisions of "Roy William Roach"
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| placeofdeath = Dalwallinu, Western Australia | | placeofdeath = Dalwallinu, Western Australia | ||
| enlistmentage = 33 years, 3 months | | enlistmentage = 33 years, 3 months | ||
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'8" (1.73m) tall; weight 148lbs; fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair. |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5'8" (1.73m) |
| − | | weight = | + | | weight = 148lbs |
| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = fair |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = blue |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = brown |
| descriptionnote = | | descriptionnote = | ||
| occupation = Farm hand | | occupation = Farm hand | ||
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Church of England |
| address = Pithara, Western Australia | | address = Pithara, Western Australia | ||
| relation = Father | | relation = Father | ||
| − | | nextofkin = Mr John Roach | + | | nextofkin = Mr. John William Roach |
| − | | regnumber = W75258 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=5888206 W75258] |
| enlistmentdate = 25 Apr 1942 | | enlistmentdate = 25 Apr 1942 | ||
| rank = Private | | rank = Private | ||
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==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| + | Roy enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corp on 25 Apr 1942 and was allocated to the [[13th (Moora) VDC Battalion]]. His services were terminated on 2 Sep 1944. | ||
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==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
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[[Category:Born WA ww2]] | [[Category:Born WA ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Farm hand ww2]] | [[Category:Farm hand ww2]] | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Church of England ww2]] |
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[[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 31 Dec 1908 |
| Place of Birth | Karragullen, Western Australia |
| Death | 12 Oct 1979, aged 70 |
| Place of Death | Dalwallinu, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 33 years, 3 months |
| Description |
5'8" (1.73m) tall ; 148lbs 67.132 kg ; fair complexion ; blue eyes ; brown hair |
| Occupation | Farm hand |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Pithara, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr. John William Roach |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W75258 |
| Date of Enlistment | 25 Apr 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 13th (Moora) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
Electoral Roll entries: 1931 - 1943 at Pithara, farm labourer.
War Service
Roy enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corp on 25 Apr 1942 and was allocated to the 13th (Moora) VDC Battalion. His services were terminated on 2 Sep 1944.
Post War
On 28 Oct 1944 Roy married Dorothy Clare O'Dea (1912 - 1989) in Northam.
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1977 at Pithara, farm labourer.
Notes