Difference between revisions of "William Francis Buck"
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| death = 5 Feb 1961 | | death = 5 Feb 1961 | ||
| placeofdeath = Bedford Park, Western Australia | | placeofdeath = Bedford Park, Western Australia | ||
| − | | enlistmentage = | + | | enlistmentage = 26 years, 6 months |
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'5¾" (1.68m) tall; medium complexion, blue eyes, dark brown hair, scar on left buttock |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5'5¾" (1.68m) |
| weight = | | weight = | ||
| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = medium |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = blue |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = dark brown |
| − | | descriptionnote = | + | | descriptionnote = scar on left buttock |
| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Clerk |
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Church of England |
| − | | address = | + | | address = 117 Grand parade, Bedford Park |
| relation = Father | | relation = Father | ||
| − | | nextofkin = Mr William Buck | + | | nextofkin = Mr. William Buck |
| regnumber = W10788 | | regnumber = W10788 | ||
| enlistmentdate = 7 Mar 1941 | | enlistmentdate = 7 Mar 1941 | ||
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| monumentother = | | monumentother = | ||
| monumentothernote = | | monumentothernote = | ||
| − | | medal1 = | + | | medal1 = Defence Medal |
| − | | medal2 = | + | | medal2 = War Medal 1939-45 |
| − | | medal3 = | + | | medal3 = Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
| medal4 = | | medal4 = | ||
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==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| + | On 7 Mar 1941 Bill was enlisted at the Drill Hall, Mounts Bay road, Perth | ||
| − | + | called up for full time duty on 15 Dec 1941 | |
| − | + | Darwin 29 Mar 1943 - 9 Jan 1946 | |
Discharged 6 Feb 1946 | Discharged 6 Feb 1946 | ||
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 18 Aug 1914 |
| Place of Birth | Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Death | 5 Feb 1961 |
| Place of Death | Bedford Park, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 26 years, 6 months |
| Description | 5'5¾" (1.68m) tall ; ; medium complexion ; blue eyes ; dark brown hair ; scar on left buttock |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | 117 Grand parade, Bedford Park |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr. William Buck |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W10788 |
| Date of Enlistment | 7 Mar 1941 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 28th Australian Infantry Battalion (The Swan Regiment) |
| Post War Details | |
| Medals |
Defence Medal War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
War Service
On 7 Mar 1941 Bill was enlisted at the Drill Hall, Mounts Bay road, Perth
called up for full time duty on 15 Dec 1941 Darwin 29 Mar 1943 - 9 Jan 1946 Discharged 6 Feb 1946
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1958 at 117 Grand parade, Bayswater, clerk.
Notes
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