Difference between revisions of "Colville Oliver Parslow"
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| placeofbirth = Kelmscott, Western Australia | | placeofbirth = Kelmscott, Western Australia | ||
| death = 14 Jan 1951, aged 36 | | death = 14 Jan 1951, aged 36 | ||
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| enlistmentage = 26 years, 9 months | | enlistmentage = 26 years, 9 months | ||
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| enlistmentdate = 17 Feb 1941 | | enlistmentdate = 17 Feb 1941 | ||
| rank = Private | | rank = Private | ||
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| fate1 = Remained in Australia | | fate1 = Remained in Australia | ||
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| + | Colville's wife made applocation for probate in April 1951. Parslow dissapeared when he jumped or fell from an aircraft over the sea near Rottnest on 14 Jan 1951, His body has not been recovered. <ref> Trove Daily News Friday 20th April 1951, page 1.</ref> | ||
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 31 May 1914 |
| Place of Birth | Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Death | 14 Jan 1951, aged 36 |
| Place of Death | Indian ocea near Rottnest, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 26 years, 9 months |
| Occupation | Barrister & Solicitor |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | 5 Gregory street, Northam, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Mother , Mrs. Mary Agnes (nee Murphy)Parslow |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W91045 |
| Date of Enlistment | 17 Feb 1941 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | None |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
Electoral Roll entries: 1936 at 49 Wright street, North Perth, Law Clerk; 1937 at Recreation Hotel Boulder, law clerk
War Service
Colville enlisted in the CMF on 17 Feb 1941 and was called up for full time service on 6 Jul 1943. On 14 May 1942 Colville married Madeline Mary (Mollie) McAdam in Fremantle.
On 27 Aug 1943 he was transferred to Western Command Recruit Reception & General Details Depot for discharge as he was considered unfit for the duties of his Corps. Colville was discharged on 30 Aug 1943.
Post War
In 1947 Colville married Madelaine Mary (Molly) McAdam in Fremantle. Electoral Roll entries: 1943 at 20 London Court, Perth, solicitor; 1949 at 74 Mounts Bay road, Perth, solicitor. Mollie died 8 Oct 2011 in Gwelup aged 97.
Notes
Colville's wife made applocation for probate in April 1951. Parslow dissapeared when he jumped or fell from an aircraft over the sea near Rottnest on 14 Jan 1951, His body has not been recovered. [1]
- ↑ Trove Daily News Friday 20th April 1951, page 1.