Difference between revisions of "Vincent Edgecombe Alexander"
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| dateofbirth = 29 May 1915 | | dateofbirth = 29 May 1915 | ||
| placeofbirth = Hamel, Western Australia | | placeofbirth = Hamel, Western Australia | ||
| − | | death = | + | | death = 27 Apr 1980, aged 64 |
| − | | placeofdeath = | + | | placeofdeath = Waroona, Western Australia |
| − | | enlistmentage = | + | | enlistmentage = 26 years 10 months |
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'8" (1.73m) tall; weight 142lbs; medium complexion, brown eyes, brown hair |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5'8" (1.73m) |
| − | | weight = | + | | weight = 142lbs |
| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = medium |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = brown |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = brown |
| descriptionnote = | | descriptionnote = | ||
| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = brick maker |
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Church of England |
| − | | address = Kelmscott, Western Australia | + | | address = River road, Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| relation = Wife | | relation = Wife | ||
| − | | nextofkin = Mrs Annie Alexander | + | | nextofkin = Mrs Annie Ellen Alexander |
| − | | regnumber = W67628 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=5890749 W67628] |
| enlistmentdate = 22 Mar 1942 | | enlistmentdate = 22 Mar 1942 | ||
| rank = Private | | rank = Private | ||
| − | | unit = 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion | + | | unit = [[2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion]] |
| fate1 = Remained in Australia | | fate1 = Remained in Australia | ||
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==Pre War== | ==Pre War== | ||
| + | During 1936 Vincent married Annie Mary Jenkins | ||
| − | + | Electoral Roll entries: 1936 - 1937 at Hamel, farmer; 1943 at River road, Kelmscott, poultry farmer. | |
==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| + | In July 1941 Vincent had been rejected when he volunteered to join the 2nd AIF. | ||
| + | Enlisted at Armadale and taken on strength of the [[2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion]] on 22 Mar 1942. Appears to have been discharged on 14 Oct 1943 after 1 year and 201 days service due to his being absent without leave. | ||
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==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
| − | + | Electoral Roll entries: 1954 - 1958 at Hamel, labourer; 1968 at Seventh street, Harvey, railway worker; 1972 - 1977 at 52 Congdon avenue, Pinjarra, railway worker; 1980 at 121 South West highway, Waroona, retired. | |
===Notes=== | ===Notes=== | ||
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[[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Born WA ww2]] | [[Category:Born WA ww2]] | ||
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Brickmaker 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 | 29 May 1915 |
| Place of Birth | Hamel, Western Australia |
| Death | 27 Apr 1980, aged 64 |
| Place of Death | Waroona, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 26 years 10 months |
| Description |
5'8" (1.73m) tall ; 142lbs 64.41 kg ; medium complexion ; brown eyes ; brown hair |
| Occupation | brick maker |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | River road, Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs Annie Ellen Alexander |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W67628 |
| Date of Enlistment | 22 Mar 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
During 1936 Vincent married Annie Mary Jenkins
Electoral Roll entries: 1936 - 1937 at Hamel, farmer; 1943 at River road, Kelmscott, poultry farmer.
War Service
In July 1941 Vincent had been rejected when he volunteered to join the 2nd AIF. Enlisted at Armadale and taken on strength of the 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion on 22 Mar 1942. Appears to have been discharged on 14 Oct 1943 after 1 year and 201 days service due to his being absent without leave.
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1954 - 1958 at Hamel, labourer; 1968 at Seventh street, Harvey, railway worker; 1972 - 1977 at 52 Congdon avenue, Pinjarra, railway worker; 1980 at 121 South West highway, Waroona, retired.
Notes