Difference between revisions of "Marvin Redvers Cuthbert Barge"
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| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'10" (1.78m) tall; fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5'10" (1.78m) |
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| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = fair |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = blue |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = fair |
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| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Farm hand |
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Church of England |
| − | | address = | + | | address = Byford, Western Australia |
| relation = Father | | relation = Father | ||
| nextofkin = Mr Ebenezer Barge | | nextofkin = Mr Ebenezer Barge | ||
| − | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=6362195 WX32776] | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=6362195 W7981 & WX32776] |
| enlistmentdate = 3 Aug 1942 | | enlistmentdate = 3 Aug 1942 | ||
| rank = Lance Corporal | | rank = Lance Corporal | ||
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==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| + | Enlisted part time in the CMF on 6 Mar 1941 and was allocated to the [[11th Australian Infantry Battalion (City of Perth Regiment)]]. On 16 Apr 1941 he was sent to the Melville Camp to begin his training which he completed on 14 Jul 1941. On 9 Oct 1941 he was transferred to the [[10th Australian Light Horse Regiment ww2]], later known as the ''10th Reconnaissance Battalion''. Marvin was transferred to Essential Services on 16 Jan 1942 to assist with the erection of Oil Tanks. | ||
| + | On 20 Jul 1942 he was called up for full time service, allocated to General Reinforcements he was allocated on 24 Jul 1942 to the 20th Defence & Employment Platoon before volunteering for the 2nd AIF on 3 Aug 1942. From 22 Nov 1942 until 20 Dec 1942 he was granted Seasonal Leave. | ||
| − | 26 Jul 1946 | + | 2nd AIF 27 Jul 1942 |
| + | LWOP 22 Nov 1942 - 20 Dec 1942 | ||
| + | New Britain 19 Feb 1945 - 4 Feb 1946 | ||
| + | Discharged 26 Jul 1946 | ||
==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
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===External Links=== | ===External Links=== | ||
| − | {{DEFAULTSORT:Barge , Marvin}} | + | {{DEFAULTSORT:Barge , Marvin Redvers Cuthbert}} |
[[Category:Soldier ww2]] | [[Category:Soldier ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Born WA ww2]] | [[Category:Born WA ww2]] | ||
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Farm hand ww2]] |
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Church of England ww2]] |
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Returned to Australia ww2]] |
[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
Revision as of 14:55, 9 November 2022
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 25 Feb 1921 |
| Place of Birth | Byford, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 20 years |
| Description | 5'10" (1.78m) tall ; ; fair complexion ; blue eyes ; fair hair |
| Occupation | Farm hand |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Byford, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr Ebenezer Barge |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W7981 & WX32776 |
| Date of Enlistment | 3 Aug 1942 |
| Rank | Lance Corporal |
| Unit/Formation | 37/52nd Australian Infantry Battalion (Henty Regiment) |
| Post War Details | |
Pre War
War Service
Enlisted part time in the CMF on 6 Mar 1941 and was allocated to the 11th Australian Infantry Battalion (City of Perth Regiment). On 16 Apr 1941 he was sent to the Melville Camp to begin his training which he completed on 14 Jul 1941. On 9 Oct 1941 he was transferred to the 10th Australian Light Horse Regiment ww2, later known as the 10th Reconnaissance Battalion. Marvin was transferred to Essential Services on 16 Jan 1942 to assist with the erection of Oil Tanks.
On 20 Jul 1942 he was called up for full time service, allocated to General Reinforcements he was allocated on 24 Jul 1942 to the 20th Defence & Employment Platoon before volunteering for the 2nd AIF on 3 Aug 1942. From 22 Nov 1942 until 20 Dec 1942 he was granted Seasonal Leave.
2nd AIF 27 Jul 1942 LWOP 22 Nov 1942 - 20 Dec 1942 New Britain 19 Feb 1945 - 4 Feb 1946 Discharged 26 Jul 1946
Post War
Marvin married Norma Grace Bradley during 1947.
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 Byford, farmhand; 1949 Tallanalla, Harvey, factory hand; 1954 - 1963 Alexandra Bridge, farmer; 1967 at 42 Raglan parade, Warrnambool, railway worker; 1972 - 1980 at 136 Princess highway, Werribee, kitchenhand; 1977 - 1980 working as a gardener.
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