William James Hills
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 14 Sep 1897 |
| Place of Birth | Hastings, England |
| Death | 11 Mar 1974, aged 77 |
| Place of Death | East Victoria Park |
| Age at Enlistment | 44 years, 10 months |
| Description | |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Sixth road, Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs Adeline Maude Hills |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W992 & WX29445 |
| Date of Enlistment | 26 Sep 1940 |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit/Formation | 3rd Australian Base Ordnance Depot |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remiained in Australia |
| Medals |
1914-15 Star British War Medal Victory Medal |
Pre War
During WW1 Bill had served in the British Army from 7 May 1913 until 27 Mar 1919 with the 1/1 Surrey Regiment, later the 3rd London Field Ambulance and the Army Service Corps. He married Adeline Maude ?? (1897 - 1977) Electoral Roll entries: 1922 Woolgana Station, station hand; 1925 - 1937 at Wilgoyne, Mukinbudin, farmer; 1943 at 6 Balmoral street, Victoria Park, soldier
War Service
Bill was mobilised with the 10th Light Horse on 26 Sep 1940 and on 11 Jan 1941 he was posted to Bunbury. On 27 Jul 1942 he was transferred toteh 2nd AIF and given a new Army Number WX29445. On 12 May 1944 Bill was entrained in Perth for New South Wales where he joined the [[1st Australian Base Depot
2nd AIF from 27 Jul 1942 - 19 )ct 1`1945 discharged 19 Oct 1945.
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1954 at Sixth road, Armadale, clerk; 1958 - 1963 - 1972 at 17 Riverview road, Victoria Park, no occupation;
Daughter Judith Ina, sons Colin and Clive Parmenter
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