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FLETCHER, William Henry
Personal Details
| Service Numbers: | V352289, PM/V492 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 1 March 1942 |
| Last Rank: | Leading Seaman |
| Last Unit: | Volunteer Defence Corps (VIC) |
| Born: | Forrest, Victoria, Australia,, 5 May 1911 |
| Home Town: | Birregurra, Colac-Otway, Victoria |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Baker (Proprietor) |
| Died: | Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia, 24 April 1988, aged 76 years, cause of death not yet discovered |
| Cemetery: |
Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Melbourne Grave: Tristania, Garden G3, Bed 1, Rose 19 |
| Memorials: | Birregurra Lodge No 246 WWII Honour Roll |
Service History
World War 2 Service
| 1 Mar 1942: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, V352289, Volunteer Defence Corps (VIC) | |
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| 13 Jul 1943: | Enlisted Royal Australian Navy, Leading Seaman, PM/V492 | |
| 17 Jul 1943: | Discharged Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, V352289 | |
| 1 Oct 1945: | Discharged Royal Australian Navy, Leading Seaman, PM/V492 |
Personal Stories
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Ian Fox
During WW2, William Henry Fletcher served part time in the 19th (VIC) Battalion Volunteer Defence Corps (VDC) between March 1942 and July 1943, and from July 1943 until October 1945 he served full time with the Royal Australian Navy Volunteer Reserve (Coast Patrol).