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GROVES, Harold William
Personal Details
| Service Number: | 46886 |
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| Enlisted: | 21 March 1942 |
| Last Rank: | Leading Aircraftman |
| Last Unit: | Aircraft / Repair / Salvage Depots |
| Born: | Maidstone, England, 13 July 1907 |
| Home Town: | Torrensville, South Australia |
| Schooling: | State School |
| Occupation: | Fabric Worker / Upholsterer |
| Died: | Torrensville, SA, 30 September 1968, aged 61 years, cause of death not yet discovered |
| Cemetery: |
Centennial Park Cemetery, South Australia General E/Path 24/850A |
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Service History
World War 2 Service
| 21 Mar 1942: | Enlisted Royal Australian Air Force, Leading Aircraftman, 46886, Aircraft / Repair / Salvage Depots | |
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| 3 May 1946: | Discharged Royal Australian Air Force, Leading Aircraftman, 46886, Aircraft / Repair / Salvage Depots |
Personal Stories
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Daryl Jones
Husband of Rita Mavis GROVES, 76 Hayward Avenue, Torrensville, SA
When Harold enlisted in the Air Force Reserve he listed his occupation as Photographer and was residing at 12 Victoria Street, Kalgoorlie, WA
He served his apprenticeship with W.H. Rocke & Coy. Melbourne. For 12 years he was employed at various shops at his trade. At the time of enlistment he was in the employement of Boan's Ltd. at East Perth, WA.
For 3 1/2 years he owned his own Studio and on the Outbreak of War, photographed 800 Aliens for registration for Government.
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