Difference between revisions of "William Hasker Davenport"
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| placeofdeath = Armadale, Western Australia | | placeofdeath = Armadale, Western Australia | ||
| enlistmentage = 51 years, 7 months | | enlistmentage = 51 years, 7 months | ||
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'2½" (1.59m) tall; weight 126lbs; fair complexion, grey eyes, red hair |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5'2½" (1.59m) |
| − | | weight = | + | | weight = 126lbs |
| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = fair |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = grey |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = red |
| descriptionnote = | | descriptionnote = | ||
| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Poultry farmer |
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Church of England |
| address = Armadale, Western Australia | | address = Armadale, Western Australia | ||
| relation = Wife | | relation = Wife | ||
| − | | nextofkin = Mrs May Gertrude Davenport | + | | nextofkin = Mrs. May Gertrude Davenport |
| − | | regnumber = W67676 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=5869602 W67676] |
| enlistmentdate = 22 Mar 1942 | | enlistmentdate = 22 Mar 1942 | ||
| rank = Private | | rank = Private | ||
| − | | unit = 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion | + | | unit = [[2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion]] |
| fate1 = Remained in Australia | | fate1 = Remained in Australia | ||
| fate2 = | | fate2 = | ||
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Electoral Roll entries: 1916 - 1925 at 'Tweedside' Moodiarrup, farmer; 1931 - 1937 at Roleystone, farmer | Electoral Roll entries: 1916 - 1925 at 'Tweedside' Moodiarrup, farmer; 1931 - 1937 at Roleystone, farmer | ||
==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| − | + | On 22 Mar 1942 Bill enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps and was allocated to the [[2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion]]. On 1 May 1945 he was transferred to the Reserve. | |
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[[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Born Vic ww2]] | [[Category:Born Vic ww2]] | ||
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Poultry farmer]] |
| − | [[ | + | [[category:Church of England ww2]] |
[[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 13 Aug 1890 |
| Place of Birth | Elsternwick, Victoria |
| Death | 22 Feb 1959, aged 68 |
| Place of Death | Armadale, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 51 years, 7 months |
| Description |
5'2½" (1.59m) tall ; 126lbs 57.153 kg ; fair complexion ; grey eyes ; red hair |
| Occupation | Poultry farmer |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs. May Gertrude Davenport |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W67676 |
| Date of Enlistment | 22 Mar 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
During 1927 Bill married May Gertrude Hoskin (1890 - 1981) locally. May died on 12 Jul 1981 in Bentley.
Electoral Roll entries: 1916 - 1925 at 'Tweedside' Moodiarrup, farmer; 1931 - 1937 at Roleystone, farmer
War Service
On 22 Mar 1942 Bill enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps and was allocated to the 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion. On 1 May 1945 he was transferred to the Reserve.
discharge date is unknown
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1958 at Bowden avenue, Armadale, retired
Notes