Difference between revisions of "Owen Henry Marsh"
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| death = 20 Aug 1987 | | death = 20 Aug 1987 | ||
| placeofdeath = Bentley, Western Australia | | placeofdeath = Bentley, Western Australia | ||
| − | | enlistmentage = 38 years, | + | | enlistmentage = 38 years, 6 months |
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'10" (1.78m) tall; weight 196lbs; dark complexion, grey eyes, black hair |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5'10" (1.78m) |
| − | | weight = | + | | weight = 196lbs |
| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = dark |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = grey |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = black |
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| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Farmer |
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Church of England |
| − | | address = West Pingelly, Western Australia | + | | address = South Wandering road, West Pingelly, Western Australia |
| relation = Wife | | relation = Wife | ||
| − | | nextofkin = Mrs Elizabeth Marsh | + | | nextofkin = Mrs. Elizabeth Amina Marsh |
| − | | regnumber = W74089 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=5892785 W74089] |
| enlistmentdate = 16 May 1942 | | enlistmentdate = 16 May 1942 | ||
| rank = Corporal | | rank = Corporal | ||
| − | | unit = 10th (Narrogin) VDC Battalion | + | | unit = [[10th (Narrogin) VDC Battalion]] |
| − | | fate1 = | + | | fate1 = Remained in Australia |
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==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| − | + | Enlisted at Popanyinning on 7 May 1942 in the 10th (Narrogin) VDC Battalion. On 28 Jul 1942 he was appointed Lance Corporal, and then Corporal on 13 Jan 1943. From 22 July until 5 August 1943 he attended training courses in Narrogin. Owen was placed in reserve on 31 Jul 1944 before being formally discharged on 15 Oct 1945. | |
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==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
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[[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Born Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Born WA ww2]] | [[Category:Born WA ww2]] | ||
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Farmer ww2]] |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Church of England ww2]] |
[[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] | [[Category:Remained in Australia ww2]] | ||
[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 14 Nov 1903 |
| Place of Birth | Wungong, Western Australia |
| Death | 20 Aug 1987 |
| Place of Death | Bentley, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 38 years, 6 months |
| Description |
5'10" (1.78m) tall ; 196lbs 88.904 kg ; dark complexion ; grey eyes ; black hair |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | South Wandering road, West Pingelly, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs. Elizabeth Amina Marsh |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W74089 |
| Date of Enlistment | 16 May 1942 |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit/Formation | 10th (Narrogin) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
During 1915 Owen attended the Armadale Primary School. On 11 Dec 1926 he married Elizabeth Amina Mundy (1904 - 1981) in Beverley. Elizabeth died on 28 Jun 1981 in Pingelly.
Electoral Roll entries: 1936 - 1943 at Location 12147, Noombling Estate, farmer
War Service
Enlisted at Popanyinning on 7 May 1942 in the 10th (Narrogin) VDC Battalion. On 28 Jul 1942 he was appointed Lance Corporal, and then Corporal on 13 Jan 1943. From 22 July until 5 August 1943 he attended training courses in Narrogin. Owen was placed in reserve on 31 Jul 1944 before being formally discharged on 15 Oct 1945.
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 - 1968 at West Pingelly, farmer; 1972 - 1980 at 57 Sharrow street, Pingelly, farmer.
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