SHETLAT, William Alfred
Service Number: | SX12621 |
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Enlisted: | 7 May 1941, Wayville, SA |
Last Rank: | Private |
Last Unit: | 2nd/4th Light / later 'Composite' Anti Aircraft Regiment |
Born: | North Adelaide, SA, 18 September 1917 |
Home Town: | Kensington, South Australia |
Schooling: | Sturt Street and Adelaide Public Schools |
Occupation: | Fireman |
Died: | 15 April 1974, aged 56 years, cause of death not yet discovered, place of death not yet discovered |
Cemetery: |
Dudley Park Cemetery, South Australia |
Memorials: | City of Kensington & Norwood Honour Roll World War II Book and Case |
World War 2 Service
7 May 1941: | Involvement Gunner, SX12621 | |
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7 May 1941: | Enlisted Wayville, SA | |
7 May 1941: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, SX12621 | |
14 Dec 1942: | Discharged | |
14 Dec 1942: | Discharged Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, SX12621, 2nd/4th Light / later 'Composite' Anti Aircraft Regiment |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Faithe Jones
Son of Mr and Mrs M SHETLAT of Goodwood. Educated at Sturt Street and Adelaide Public Schools he played cricket and football, and was a keen amateur boxer taking part in many bouts at the City Baths. Married with two children and residing at 1 Hughes Avenue, Kensington, he was a fireman for the East Torrens District when he enlisted in May 1941. Leaving Australia in September 1941 for the Middle East, he has fought right through the campaign.
Husband of Kathleen Rose SHETLAT of 13 Redfern Street, Kensington, SA