Difference between revisions of "Viola Shirley Franklin"
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| placeofdeath = Byford, Western Australia | | placeofdeath = Byford, Western Australia | ||
| enlistmentage = 18 years 11 months | | enlistmentage = 18 years 11 months | ||
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'7" (1,70m) tall; fair complexion, brown eyes, brown hair. |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5'7" (1,70m) |
| weight = | | weight = | ||
| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = fair |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = brown |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = brown |
| descriptionnote = | | descriptionnote = | ||
| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Clerk |
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Church of England |
| − | | address = Kelmscott, Western Australia | + | | address = Albany road, Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| relation = Father | | relation = Father | ||
| − | | nextofkin = Mr Henry Franklin | + | | nextofkin = Mr. Henry Franklin |
| − | | regnumber = WF38007 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=6489579 WF38007] |
| enlistmentdate = 23 Jun 1944 | | enlistmentdate = 23 Jun 1944 | ||
| rank = Private | | rank = Private | ||
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==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| − | + | Viola enlisted in the Australian Women's Army Service on 23 Jun 1944 and was sent to [[6th AWS Training Company]] at Guildford for basic training until 22 Jul 1944 when she was posted to [[HQ Fremantle Fixed Defences]] | |
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Electoral Roll entries: 1949 at "Lyndale" orchard, Byford; 1954 at Bunbury road, Armadale; 1958 at 13 Wheatley street, Gosnells, typist. | Electoral Roll entries: 1949 at "Lyndale" orchard, Byford; 1954 at Bunbury road, Armadale; 1958 at 13 Wheatley street, Gosnells, typist. | ||
During 1964 Viola married William Edward Jon Shortill in the local area. Bill was a West Australian who had served as an Ordinary Seaman at HMAS Lonsdale before being discharged on 17 Sep 1943. | During 1964 Viola married William Edward Jon Shortill in the local area. Bill was a West Australian who had served as an Ordinary Seaman at HMAS Lonsdale before being discharged on 17 Sep 1943. | ||
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Electoral Roll entries: 1968 - 1972 at 7 Goodchap street, Aspley, Queensland; 1977 at 87 O'Loghlen street, Latham, ACT. Bill died on 14 Apr 2004 in Latham, ACT, aged 83. | Electoral Roll entries: 1968 - 1972 at 7 Goodchap street, Aspley, Queensland; 1977 at 87 O'Loghlen street, Latham, ACT. Bill died on 14 Apr 2004 in Latham, ACT, aged 83. | ||
===Notes=== | ===Notes=== | ||
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[[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Born WA ww2]] | [[Category:Born WA ww2]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Church of England ww2]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Clerk ww2]] | ||
[[Category:7th Australian Advanced Ordnance Depot]] | [[Category:7th Australian Advanced Ordnance Depot]] | ||
[[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
Revision as of 16:12, 21 April 2021
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 25 Jul 1925 |
| Place of Birth | Perth, Western Australia |
| Death | 22 Feb 2011, aged 85 |
| Place of Death | Byford, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 18 years 11 months |
| Description | 5'7" (1,70m) tall ; ; fair complexion ; brown eyes ; brown hair |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Albany road, Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr. Henry Franklin |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | WF38007 |
| Date of Enlistment | 23 Jun 1944 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 7th Australian Advanced Ordnance Depot |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
War Service
Viola enlisted in the Australian Women's Army Service on 23 Jun 1944 and was sent to 6th AWS Training Company at Guildford for basic training until 22 Jul 1944 when she was posted to HQ Fremantle Fixed Defences
discharged 1 Jul 1946
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 at "Lyndale" orchard, Byford; 1954 at Bunbury road, Armadale; 1958 at 13 Wheatley street, Gosnells, typist. During 1964 Viola married William Edward Jon Shortill in the local area. Bill was a West Australian who had served as an Ordinary Seaman at HMAS Lonsdale before being discharged on 17 Sep 1943.
Electoral Roll entries: 1968 - 1972 at 7 Goodchap street, Aspley, Queensland; 1977 at 87 O'Loghlen street, Latham, ACT. Bill died on 14 Apr 2004 in Latham, ACT, aged 83.
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