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World War 2, Western Australia, Rottnest Island AIF Enlistment, W20066 to WX25002 ISBEL, 1942

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Australian Imperial Force Enlistments from Rottnest - 1942-1945

Overview

Private Arthur Alexander Isbel from mt Lawley trained with 13 Training Battalion and was serving as W20066 on Rottnest in 10 Garrison Battalion. He volunteered for AIF service as WX25002 on 2 April 1942 in 2/28 Battalion.

Historical information

Before December 1941 members of the Australian Military Force (AMF - home service only) could join the Australian Imperial Force (AIF - eligible for overseas service). However once their AMF unit was mobilized they could not leave their unit to join the AIF. In July 1942 this prohibition was lifted.

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Registration number

cwa-org-32-45-004

Geotag

-26.576953678789, 118.49250806735
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Nearest geotagged records:

World War 1, Australia, Western Australia, 1853 CLARKE, 10 Light Horse (1.19km away)

Nearby places:

Meekatharra

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Thursday, 13 November, 2025

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