Difference between revisions of "William Alderson"
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| dateofbirth = 22 Jan 1905 | | dateofbirth = 22 Jan 1905 | ||
| placeofbirth = Durham, England | | placeofbirth = Durham, England | ||
| − | | death = | + | | death = 10 Mar 1985, aged 80 |
| − | | placeofdeath = | + | | placeofdeath = Armadale, Western Australia |
| enlistmentage = 37 years, 2 months | | enlistmentage = 37 years, 2 months | ||
| − | | description = | + | | description = 6'3¼ (1.92m)tall; weight 166lbs; dark complexion, blue eyes, brown hair. |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 6'3¼" (1.92m) |
| − | | weight = | + | | weight = 166lbs |
| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = dark |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = blue |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = brown |
| descriptionnote = | | descriptionnote = | ||
| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Farmer |
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Congregational |
| − | | address = Armadale, Western Australia | + | | address = Bunbury road, Armadale, Western Australia |
| relation = Wife | | relation = Wife | ||
| nextofkin = Mrs Joyce Alderson | | nextofkin = Mrs Joyce Alderson | ||
| − | | regnumber = W62126 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=5872930 W62126] |
| enlistmentdate = 8 Apr 1942 | | enlistmentdate = 8 Apr 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== | ||
| + | As a 27 year old, William emigrated to Australia aboard P & O's ''SS Strathaven'', departing London on 7 Oct 1932 and arriving in Fremantle on 8 Nov 1932. | ||
| + | During 1937 William married Joyce Bernice Saw (1907 - 1975) Joyce died in Armadale on 6 Sep 1975. | ||
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| + | Electoral Roll entries: 1936 - 1937 at Ninth avenue, Armadale, labourer; 1943 at Bunbury road, Armadale, farmer | ||
==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| + | While Bill enlisted at Armadale on 22 Mar 1942, on 8 Apr 1942 Bill was mobilized at Claremont | ||
| − | + | Discharged on 7 Feb 1944 | |
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==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
| − | + | Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1980 at Bunbury road (165 South-West highway), Armadale, farmer | |
===Notes=== | ===Notes=== | ||
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[[Category:VDC ww2]] | [[Category:VDC ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Born England ww2]] | [[Category:Born England ww2]] | ||
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Farmer ww2]] |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Congregational ww2]] |
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[[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:23, 19 June 2022
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 22 Jan 1905 |
| Place of Birth | Durham, England |
| Death | 10 Mar 1985, aged 80 |
| Place of Death | Armadale, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 37 years, 2 months |
| Description |
6'3¼" (1.92m) tall ; 166lbs 75.296 kg ; dark complexion ; blue eyes ; brown hair |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Religion | Congregational |
| Address | Bunbury road, Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs Joyce Alderson |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W62126 |
| Date of Enlistment | 8 Apr 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
As a 27 year old, William emigrated to Australia aboard P & O's SS Strathaven, departing London on 7 Oct 1932 and arriving in Fremantle on 8 Nov 1932.
During 1937 William married Joyce Bernice Saw (1907 - 1975) Joyce died in Armadale on 6 Sep 1975.
Electoral Roll entries: 1936 - 1937 at Ninth avenue, Armadale, labourer; 1943 at Bunbury road, Armadale, farmer
War Service
While Bill enlisted at Armadale on 22 Mar 1942, on 8 Apr 1942 Bill was mobilized at Claremont
Discharged on 7 Feb 1944
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1980 at Bunbury road (165 South-West highway), Armadale, farmer
Notes