William Hasker Davenport
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| 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
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