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| death           = 2 Jun 1983, aged 68
 
| death           = 2 Jun 1983, aged 68
 
| placeofdeath   = Claremont, Western Australia
 
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| enlistmentage   = 28 years, 4 months
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| religion   = Presbyterian
| address   = Subiaco, Western Australia
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| address   = 137 Townsend road, Subiaco, Western Australia
 
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==War Service==
 
==War Service==
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Originally mobilised into the CMF (W79327) on 18 Jun 1942. He was called up for full time duty on 28 Jul 1942. On 5 Aug 1942 he was sent to the [[13th Australian Training Battalion]] at Northam Camp to begin training.
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On 24 Jun 1941 Arthur married Audrey May Johnson (1920 - 2010).
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On 23 Sep 1943 Arthur enlisted inthe 2nd AIF.
  
During 1941 Arthur married Audrey Mary Johnson (1920 - 2010).
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LWOP 17 Oct 1944 until 6 Aug 1945
  
 
discharged 31 Aug 1945
 
discharged 31 Aug 1945
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Revision as of 01:10, 9 September 2022

Arthur James Morfesse
Morfesse Arthur James.jpg
Personal Information
Date of Birth 21 May 1915
Place of Birth Armadale, Western Australia
Death 2 Jun 1983, aged 68
Place of Death Claremont, Western Australia
Age at Enlistment 27 years, 1 months
Description 5'5" (1.65m) tall ; ; dark complexion ; brown eyes ; dark hair
Occupation Clerk
Religion Presbyterian
Address 137 Townsend road, Subiaco, Western Australia
Next of Kin Wife , Mrs Audrey Mary Morfesse
Military Information
Reg Number W79327 & WX40692
Date of Enlistment 18 Jun 1942
Rank Private
Post War Details
Fate Remained in Australia
Medals War Medal 1939-45
Australian Service Medal 1939-45



Pre War

Electoral Roll entry: 1943 at 137 Townshend road, Subiaco, clerk

War Service

Originally mobilised into the CMF (W79327) on 18 Jun 1942. He was called up for full time duty on 28 Jul 1942. On 5 Aug 1942 he was sent to the 13th Australian Training Battalion at Northam Camp to begin training.


On 24 Jun 1941 Arthur married Audrey May Johnson (1920 - 2010).


On 23 Sep 1943 Arthur enlisted inthe 2nd AIF.

LWOP 17 Oct 1944 until 6 Aug 1945

discharged 31 Aug 1945

Post War

Electoral Roll entries: 1949 at 149 Townshend road, Subiaco, clerk ; 1958 - 1980 at 11 Mofflin avenue, Graylands, salesman. Three sons Craig, Luke, and Mark??

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