Henry Gottlieb Brooks
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 6 Dec 1885 |
| Place of Birth | Kalangadoo, South Australia |
| Death | 5 Aug 1975 aged 89 |
| Place of Death | Rossmoyne, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 56 years, 4 months |
| Description |
5'4½" (1.64m) tall ; 134lbs 60.781 kg ; fair complexion ; grey eyes ; fair hair |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Religion | Seventh Day Adventist |
| Address | Seventh road, Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs Charlotte Martha Brooks |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W67678 |
| Date of Enlistment | 22 Mar 1942 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
During 1915 Henry married Charlotte Martha Osborne in Perth.
Electoral Roll entries: 1916 - 1917 at 483 Newcastle street, West Perth, shearer (Charlotte's address was 1010 Wellington street); 1922 - 1925 at 26 Ada street South Fremantle, labourer; 1936 at 8 Ada street, shearer; 1937 at 15 Arundel street, South Fremantle, shearer.
War Service
Henry was taken on the strength of the [[2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion] at Armadale on 22 Mar 1942 and had his medical and dental exams at Claremont on the next day. He was discharged at his own request in South Perth on 7 Jan 1944.
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1943 at Seventh road, Armadale, farmer; 1972 at 14 Durant way, Brentwood, retired.
Charlotte died 28 Oct 1984, aged 88 in Shoalwater Bay
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