Difference between revisions of "William Alderson"
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| placeofdeath = Armadale, Western Australia | | 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 = Farmer | | occupation = Farmer | ||
| religion = Congregational | | 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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==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== | ||
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[[Category:Farmer ww2]] | [[Category:Farmer ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Congregational ww2]] | [[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
Personal Information | |
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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