Owen Henry Marsh
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| 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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