Difference between revisions of "Edwin Reed Marshall"
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| − | | descriptionnote = | + | | descriptionnote = circular scar on right forearm |
| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Wood cutter |
| − | | religion = | + | | religion = Church of England |
| − | | address = | + | | address = c/- Post Office North Dandalup |
| relation = Father | | relation = Father | ||
| − | | nextofkin = Mr Oliver Marshall | + | | nextofkin = Mr. Oliver Marshall |
| − | | regnumber = WX3757 | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=6454633 WX3757] |
| enlistmentdate = 1 Jun 1940 | | enlistmentdate = 1 Jun 1940 | ||
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| − | + | Edwin elisted on 1 Jun 1940, and at the time of enlistment, Edwin was living at North Dandalup. On 17 Jun 1940, at Northam Camp, he returned from 17 days of leave without pay to be transferred to the [[2/16th Australian Infantry Battalion]]. On 11 Jul 1940 Edwin was charged with Conduct to the prejudice of good order and military discipline in that he was on parade with a pocket button missing. He was awarded 3 days Confined to Barracks. From 27 Sep 1941 until 3 Oct 1941 he was granted pre-embarkation leave. He was charged on 14 Oct 1940 with having been AWOL from midnight 13 Oct until 9:30am on 14 Oct 1941. Deducted a day's pay, he was also awarded 7 days Confined to Barracks. | |
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| + | In Fremantle on 25 Oct 1940 the battalion boarded [[HMT Aquitania]] for Bombay disembarking on 4 Nov 1940. After a short stay in the Deolali Camp they embarked on [[HMT Rajula]] on 10 Nov 1940 for Kantara where they disembarked on 25 Nov 1940. The battalion was then sent by train to Al Majdal in Palestine to complete its training. On 6 Jan 1941 Edwin was admitted to the [[2/1st Australian General Hospital]] with mumps, released back to his unit on 9 Feb 1941. They spent April and May on the Egypt- Libya boarder before moving back to Palestine to participate in the 6 week offence against the Vichy French forces in Syria. On 3 Jul 1941 Edwin was admitted to the [[2/7th Australian gGneral Hospital]] with a Boil on his right arm. he was discharged on 11 Jul 1941 to the [[21st Australian Infantry Training Battalion]] who detached him to the Armoured Training Regiment until 26 Jul 1941. On 6 Aug 1941 he rejoined the 2/16th Battalion, bu tsoon after (27 AUg 1941) he was again needing medical assistance, this time for a Septic Abscess on his right hand. Admitted to the 1st ACRS on 27 Aug, he was transferred to the [[2/3rd Australia Casualty Clearing Station]] on 24 Sep 1941, and then on 27 Sep 1941 to the [[2/13th Australian Field Ambulance]]. On 6 Oct 1941 Edwin returned to the battalion. | ||
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| + | On 21 Jan 1942, Edwoin embarked at Port Tewfik for Bombay | ||
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| + | Middle East 28 Oct 1940 - 25 Mar 1942 | ||
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| + | New Guinea 6 Aug 1942 - 23 Jan 1943 | ||
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| + | New Guinea 31 Oct 1943 - 20 Feb 1944 | ||
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| + | 966 days outside Australia | ||
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| + | NE Indies 2 Jun 1945 - 13 Nov 1945 | ||
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Revision as of 15:22, 14 November 2022
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| Date of Birth | 12 Feb 1920 |
| Place of Birth | Armadale, Western Australia |
| Description | 5'9" (1.75m) tall ; ; fair complexion ; blue eyes ; fair hair ; circular scar on right forearm |
| Occupation | Wood cutter |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | c/- Post Office North Dandalup |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr. Oliver Marshall |
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| Reg Number | WX3757 |
| Date of Enlistment | 1 Jun 1940 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 2/16th Australian Infantry Battalion |
Pre War
War Service
Edwin elisted on 1 Jun 1940, and at the time of enlistment, Edwin was living at North Dandalup. On 17 Jun 1940, at Northam Camp, he returned from 17 days of leave without pay to be transferred to the 2/16th Australian Infantry Battalion. On 11 Jul 1940 Edwin was charged with Conduct to the prejudice of good order and military discipline in that he was on parade with a pocket button missing. He was awarded 3 days Confined to Barracks. From 27 Sep 1941 until 3 Oct 1941 he was granted pre-embarkation leave. He was charged on 14 Oct 1940 with having been AWOL from midnight 13 Oct until 9:30am on 14 Oct 1941. Deducted a day's pay, he was also awarded 7 days Confined to Barracks.
In Fremantle on 25 Oct 1940 the battalion boarded HMT Aquitania for Bombay disembarking on 4 Nov 1940. After a short stay in the Deolali Camp they embarked on HMT Rajula on 10 Nov 1940 for Kantara where they disembarked on 25 Nov 1940. The battalion was then sent by train to Al Majdal in Palestine to complete its training. On 6 Jan 1941 Edwin was admitted to the 2/1st Australian General Hospital with mumps, released back to his unit on 9 Feb 1941. They spent April and May on the Egypt- Libya boarder before moving back to Palestine to participate in the 6 week offence against the Vichy French forces in Syria. On 3 Jul 1941 Edwin was admitted to the 2/7th Australian gGneral Hospital with a Boil on his right arm. he was discharged on 11 Jul 1941 to the 21st Australian Infantry Training Battalion who detached him to the Armoured Training Regiment until 26 Jul 1941. On 6 Aug 1941 he rejoined the 2/16th Battalion, bu tsoon after (27 AUg 1941) he was again needing medical assistance, this time for a Septic Abscess on his right hand. Admitted to the 1st ACRS on 27 Aug, he was transferred to the 2/3rd Australia Casualty Clearing Station on 24 Sep 1941, and then on 27 Sep 1941 to the 2/13th Australian Field Ambulance. On 6 Oct 1941 Edwin returned to the battalion.
On 21 Jan 1942, Edwoin embarked at Port Tewfik for Bombay
Middle East 28 Oct 1940 - 25 Mar 1942
New Guinea 6 Aug 1942 - 23 Jan 1943
New Guinea 31 Oct 1943 - 20 Feb 1944
966 days outside Australia
NE Indies 2 Jun 1945 - 13 Nov 1945
Discharged 28 Nov 1945.
Post War
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