Joseph Charles Lori
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 27 Nov 1906 |
| Place of Birth | Midland junction, Western Australia |
| Death | 21 Dec 1995 aged 89 |
| Place of Death | Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 35 years, 3 months |
| Description |
5'9½" (1.76m) tall ; 204lbs 92.533 kg ; dark complexion ; blue eyes ; dark brown hair |
| Occupation | Truck driver |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Albany road, Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs. Elsie-Marie Lori |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W67755 |
| Date of Enlistment | 23 Mar 1942 |
| Rank | Lance Corporal |
| Unit/Formation | 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
On 30 Apr 1932 Joseph had married Elsie Marie Fancote (1910 - 1990). Elsie died on 20 Nov 1999 aged 89 in Kelmscott. They had two children including a daughter Betty Joy Lori (1929 - 2014). Electoral Roll entries: 1931 - 1943 at Albany road, Kelmscott, motor driver
War Service
On 23 Mar 1942 at Armadale, Joseph enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps and was allocated to the 2nd (Fremantle) VDC Battalion. On 7 Jan 1943 Joseph was appointed Lance Corporal, and on 14 Aug 1944 he was discharged at his own request.
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1968 at Albany road, Kelmscott, motor driver; 1972 at 2774 Albany highway, Kelmscott, driver; 1977 - 1980 at 41 Ward crescent, Kelmscott, driver.
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