Difference between revisions of "Wilfred Henry Babb"
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| address = Kelmscott, Western Australia | | address = Kelmscott, Western Australia | ||
| relation = Father | | relation = Father | ||
| − | | nextofkin = Mr Henry Babb | + | | nextofkin = Mr. Henry Alfred Babb |
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==Pre War== | ==Pre War== | ||
==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| − | Enlisted at Maddington, away from the knowing eyes of the Armadale community | + | Enlisted at Maddington, away from the knowing eyes of the Armadale community as he had given an incorrect birthdate (25 Mar 1924 - v - 17 Nov 1925) |
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| + | |image=[[File:BABB_Hazel.JPG]] | ||
| + | |headstonetranscription=In Loving Memory of Wilfred Henry Babb Born 17/11/1925 Died 24/09/2015 Aged 89 Years | ||
| + | |dateofbirth=17 November 1925 | ||
| + | |burialdate=24 September 2015 | ||
| + | |ageatdeath=89 years | ||
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| + | |gravelocation=Columbarium Wall | ||
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===External Links=== | ===External Links=== | ||
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[[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Born WA ww2]] | [[Category:Born WA ww2]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Fitter ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Church of England ww2]] | [[Category:Church of England ww2]] | ||
[[Category:2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion]] | [[Category:2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion]] | ||
Revision as of 22:35, 31 March 2021
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 17 Nov 1925 |
| Place of Birth | Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Death | 24 Sep 2015, aged 89 |
| Place of Death | Warnbro, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 16 years, 4 months |
| Occupation | Fitter |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr. Henry Alfred Babb |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W68027 |
| Date of Enlistment | 29 Mar 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
War Service
Enlisted at Maddington, away from the knowing eyes of the Armadale community as he had given an incorrect birthdate (25 Mar 1924 - v - 17 Nov 1925)
date of discharge is not known
Post War
During 1949 Wilfred married Hazel Cumber. Daughter Jennifer Constance.
Electoral Roll entries: 1954 - 1958 Railway terrace, Kelmscott, fitter; 1963 - 1980 at 24 Streich avenue, Kelmscott, fitter
Notes
Military records give his date of birth as 25 Mar 1924 With correct dob, he was underage when he enlisted.
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| Headstone Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 17 November 1925 |
| Age at Death | 89 years |
| Transcription | In Loving Memory of Wilfred Henry Babb Born 17/11/1925 Died 24/09/2015 Aged 89 Years |