SEARLE, David Charles Henry
| Service Number: | S22919 |
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| Enlisted: | 3 September 1941, Warradale, SA |
| Last Rank: | Sergeant |
| Last Unit: | 43 Infantry Battalion AMF |
| Born: | Crystal Brook, South Australia, 24 November 1901 |
| Home Town: | Port Pirie, Port Pirie City and Dists, South Australia |
| Schooling: | Crystal Brook Public School, South Australia |
| Occupation: | Labourer at BHA Smelters, Port Pirie |
| Died: | Coronary Occlusion/Chronic Bronchitis, Port Pirie, South Australia, 27 August 1968, aged 66 years |
| Cemetery: |
Port Pirie General Cemetery, South Australia Section:RSL Memorial ID. 201994444 |
| Memorials: |
World War 2 Service
| 3 Sep 1941: | Involvement Sergeant, S22919 | |
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| 3 Sep 1941: | Enlisted Warradale, SA | |
| 3 Sep 1941: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (Army WW2), Sergeant, S22919, 43 Infantry Battalion AMF | |
| 11 Feb 1943: | Discharged | |
| 11 Feb 1943: | Discharged Australian Military Forces (Army WW2), Sergeant, S22919, 43 Infantry Battalion AMF |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Jennifer Saunders
David Charles Henry Searle was born 24th November 1901 to parents, James and Elizabeth Searle at Crystal Brook, South Australia. He spent his early childhood there, attending the Crystal Brook Primary School. During his late teens and early twenties he developed a keen interest in sporting activities, playing football for the Ramblers at Port Pirie. He met and married his Annie Elizabeth Laurel Cocks at Port Pirie on 27th August 1935, they then went on to purchase a home in Prince Street, Solomontown, Port Pirie. He was employed with the BHAS in Port Pirie prior to enlisting with the Military Services.
He enlisted in the Australian Army at Warradale, SA on the 3rd September 1941 where he served as a sergeant in the 43rd Infantry Battalion. He served in Darwin through 9 air raids where he was seriously wounded. Unable to continue serving his country due to his injuries, he was medically discharged on the 11th February 1943.
After being discharged he returned to his home in Port Pirie with his wife, children and grandchildren until his death in 1968.
I fondly remember the times as a young child when I had the opportunity to spend time with my Grandfather, when he would sit on the seat out on front verandah in the warmth of the sun listening to the wireless while I played hairdresser.
A loving and gentle soul that will always be remembered!
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