Arthur James Morfesse
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Personal Information | |
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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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