Wilfred Henry Babb
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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.
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 |