Died
at about age 94
in Western Australia, Australia
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Biography
When Melvin Frederick Wilsdon was born in 1913 in Whyalla, South Australia, his father, Frederick Wilsdon, was 29 and his mother, Annie Farrell, was 23. He had seven brothers and eight sisters. He died in Western Australia. During his life before serving in the Military, Melvin worked as a plumber.
1936 Directory:
Fred was in a directory in 1936 in South Australia, Australia.[1]
Military:
Melvin was in a military record in 1939-1948 in Fremantle. Their service number was F4061.[2]
1968 Electoral Register:
Melvin was registered to vote in 1968 in Greenmount, Moore, Western Australia, Australia.[3]
Sources
↑1936 Directory:
"Australia, City Directories, 1845-1948"
Various publishers. Australian City Directories. Gould Genealogy & History, South Australia, Australia Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry au Record 60845 #55345123 (accessed 29 December 2022)
Name: Fred Wilsdon; Residence Year: 1936; Residence Place: South Australia, Australia; Occupation: Plumber.
↑Military:
"Australia, World War II Military Service Records, 1939-1945"
National Archives of Australia; Canberra, Australia; Service Cards for Petty Officers and Men, 1911-1970; Series: A6770 Ancestry au Record 61172 #1702926 (accessed 29 December 2022)
Name: Melvin Frederick Wilsdon; Birth Date: 12 Mar 1913; Birth Place: Whyalla, South Australia; Year Range: 1939-1948; Enlistment Place: Fremantle; Service Number: F4061; Spouse: Flora; Series Description: A6770: RAN, Petty Officers and Men.
↑1968 Electoral Register:
"Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980"
Australian Electoral Commission; Canberra, Australia; Electoral Rolls Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry au Record 1207 #102922423 (accessed 29 December 2022)
Name: Melvin Frederick Wilsdon; Gender: Male; Electoral Date: 1968; Electoral Place: Greenmount, Moore, Western Australia, Australia.
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