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==Inter war years== As a result of his wounds, Potts was classified as 20 per cent disabled,<ref name=AWM>{{cite web|url=http://www.awm.gov.au/people/289.asp|title=Brigadier Arnold William Potts|publisher=Australian War Memorial|accessdate=1 February 2010}}</ref> and after repatriation in early 1919 he returned to Western Australia where he worked as a [[Jackaroo (trainee)|jackaroo]] until he purchased his own farm in [[Kojonup]], Western Australia in 1920.<ref name=AWM/><ref>Edgar (1999), pp. 47β49.</ref> He continued to serve part-time in the Militia, however, in 1922 he was placed on the Reserve of Officers list and effectively retired due to defence cutbacks at the time.<ref>Dennis et al (1995), p. 472.</ref> In 1926 he married Doreen (Dawn) Wigglesworth.<ref>Edgar (1999), p. 56.</ref> They had three children; David (1928), Judith (1932) and Nancy (1938). His letters to his wife throughout his military career provide an insight into his opinions and feelings on events. In 1938, as tensions in Europe grew, Potts became involved with the Militia again and was instrumental in the re-formation of the 25th Light Horse Regiment.<ref>Edgar (1999), p. 58.</ref>
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