Difference between revisions of "Mervyn (Merv) James Rose"
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| death = 22 Jul 2015, aged 90 | | death = 22 Jul 2015, aged 90 | ||
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| − | | description = | + | | description = 5' 10" (1.78m) tall; dark complexion, brown eyes, light brown hair |
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| − | | occupation = | + | | occupation = Salesman |
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| address = Albany road, Kelmscott, Western Australia | | address = Albany road, Kelmscott, Western Australia | ||
| − | | relation = | + | | relation = Father |
| − | | nextofkin = Mr. | + | | nextofkin = Mr. Harold Mervyn Rose |
| regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=6364056 W96982 & WX39343] | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=6364056 W96982 & WX39343] | ||
| enlistmentdate = 22 May 1943 | | enlistmentdate = 22 May 1943 | ||
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==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| − | In his oral history, Merv stated he was in [Papua] New Guinea for around 12 months with the [[102nd Australian Casualty Clearing Station]], | + | Called up for full time service from 6 Oct 1942 and sent for trainin as a Gneral Reinforcement. On 12 Oct 1942 he was posted to the AAMC Training Depot at Northam. Following training he was detached on 26 Apr 1943 to [[118th Australian General Hospital]] wher on 22 May 1943 his enlistment status changed to be a member of the 2nd AIF. On 17 May 1943 Merv returned to the training unit and on 10 Jun 1943 he was classified as a TG3 Nurse. The following day Merv was transferred to General Reninforcements an on 17 Jun 1943 he was posted tothe [[8th Australian Casualty Clearing Station] |
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| + | In his oral history, Merv stated he was in [Papua] New Guinea for around 12 months with the [[102nd Australian Casualty Clearing Station]],. He was in a medical unit due to his employment with FH Faulding, a company that sold medical equipment. | ||
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[[Category:Ron_Buckingham_Memorial_Gardens]] | [[Category:Ron_Buckingham_Memorial_Gardens]] | ||
[[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott ww2]] | ||
Revision as of 03:23, 9 March 2023
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 Merv Rose at the 2009 Pioneer Reunion. Photo by City of Armadale. | |
| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 7 Sep 1924 |
| Place of Birth | Bunbury, Western Australia |
| Death | 22 Jul 2015, aged 90 |
| Place of Death | Redcliffe |
| Age at Enlistment | 18 years, 8 months |
| Description | 5' 10" (1.78m) tall ; ; dark complexion ; brown eyes ; light brown hair |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Albany road, Kelmscott, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr. Harold Mervyn Rose |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W96982 & WX39343 |
| Date of Enlistment | 22 May 1943 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 102nd Australian Casualty Clearing Station |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
1939-45 Star Pacific Star War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
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| Headstone Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 7 September 1924 |
| Age at Death | 90 years |
| Additional Names | Lilian Esme Rose |
| Transcription | In Loving Memory of Mervyn James Rose. 7 September 1924 - 22 July 2015. Loving Husband of Lilian. Father of Glenys, Allan, Keith and Neville. His Garden was his passion. |
Early Life
Born on 7 September 1924. Merv came to the district at around 5 years old with his family, in 1930. He went to Kelmscott School where he played football and cricket. He was also a boy scout, under scoutmaster Dennis Frye.
Pre War
Merv worked for a company named F.H. Faulding & Company Ltd pre-war, and returned to the same company after the war. It was located in Murray Street, Perth.
War Service
Called up for full time service from 6 Oct 1942 and sent for trainin as a Gneral Reinforcement. On 12 Oct 1942 he was posted to the AAMC Training Depot at Northam. Following training he was detached on 26 Apr 1943 to 118th Australian General Hospital wher on 22 May 1943 his enlistment status changed to be a member of the 2nd AIF. On 17 May 1943 Merv returned to the training unit and on 10 Jun 1943 he was classified as a TG3 Nurse. The following day Merv was transferred to General Reninforcements an on 17 Jun 1943 he was posted tothe [[8th Australian Casualty Clearing Station]
2nd AIF 22 May 1943
In his oral history, Merv stated he was in [Papua] New Guinea for around 12 months with the 102nd Australian Casualty Clearing Station,. He was in a medical unit due to his employment with FH Faulding, a company that sold medical equipment.
He was discharged on 5 Sep 1946.
Post War
During 1947 Mervyn married Lilian (Lil) Esme Wallace in Perth. Mervyn and Esme had four children: Glenys, Allan, Keith and Neville.
Mervyn was Vice President of the Kelmscott Agricultural Society in 1957-1958 and 1962-1968; and President 1969-1971. He was to become a "Life Member" of this organisation in 1977. He had initially become a member during wartime, in February 1945. Mervyn died on 22 July 2015, aged 90 years.
Notes
External Links
A PDF transcript of Merv Rose's oral history recording is available on the Library catalogue: [1]