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Morris William Beagley (1916 - 1945)

Morris William Beagley aka Maurice
Born in Footscray, Victoria, Australiamap
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Husband of — married about 1941 in Victoria, Australiamap
[children unknown]
Died at age 28 in New Britain, Bismarck Archipelago of Papua New Guineamap
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Biography

MORRIS WILLIAM BEAGLEY (Beagley-270)

PARENTS. Eric Edward Filday Beagley & Malvina Lillian (Murray) Beagley

BIRTH. 28 Jun 1916, Footscray, Victoria, Australia

BIRTH. VIC BDM Birth Reg: #12120/1916
Name Morris William Beagley
Birth City Footscray
Birth State Victoria, Australia
Mother's Maiden Name Murray Malvina Beagley
Father's Name Eric Edward Beagley

MARRIAGE. Abt. 1941, Victoria, Australia

MARRIAGE. Abt. 1941, Lila Alice Dartnell, daughter of John Frederick Dartnell & Emily Eliza (Moore) Dartnell

MARRIAGE. VIC BDM Marriage Reg: #9618/1941
Family name BEAGLEY
Given names Morris Wm
Event Marriage
Spouse's family name DARTNELL
Spouse's given name Lila Alice

Children:

(1) Pamela Faye Beagley, b.

WWII Service Record:
Name BEAGLEY, MORRIS WILLIAM
Service Australian Army
Service Number V27104
Date of Birth 28 Jun 1916
Place of Birth YARRAVILLE, VIC
Date of Enlistment 12 Aug 1940
Locality on Enlistment Unknown
Place of Enlistment SURREY HILLS, VIC
Next of Kin BEAGLEY, L
Date of Discharge 22 Oct 1941
Rank Gunner
Posting at Discharge 22 Field Regiment
WW2 Honours and Gallantry None for display
Prisoner of War No

WWII Service Record:
Name BEAGLEY, MAURICE WILLIAM
Service Australian Army
Service Number VX64387
Date of Birth 28 Jun 1916
Place of Birth YARRAVILLE, VIC
Date of Enlistment 22 Oct 1941
Locality on Enlistment CANTERBURY, VIC
Place of Enlistment ROYAL PARK, VIC
Next of Kin BEAGLEY, LILA
Date of Death 16 Mar 1945
Rank Corporal
Posting on Death 14/32 AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATTALION
WW2 Honours and Gallantry None for display
Prisoner of War No
Roll of Honour Unknown

DEATH. 16 Mar 1945, New Britain, Bismarck Archipelago of Papua New Guinea

DEATH NOTICE. BEAGLEY . — Cpl. M. W., VX64387, killed In action about March 16, 1945, New Britain, much loved eldest son of E. and M. Beagley, and brother of Ron, Ken and Stan.- Thy will be done.

PROBATE.
Morris W BEAGLEY.
Date of grant: 15 Jun 1945;
Date of death: 16 Mar 1945;
Occupation: AIF;
Residence: Darley
File#364/424: VPRS 7591/P0002 unit 1279, item 364/424

IN MEMORIAM. BEAGLEY. — In sad and loving memory of my darling husband. Cpl. Maurice, VX64387, gave his life March 16, 1945, New Britain. Always in my thoughts.- Loving wife, Lila, and baby Pamela.

(1946). IN MEMORIAM. BEAGLEY. — In loving memory of our eldest son. Cpl. Morris, VX64387, who lost his life in N.G.. March 16, 1945. In silence we remember. — Inserted by his loving mother, father and brothers, Ron, Ken and Stan.

(1946). IN MEMORIAM. BEAGLEY. — Fond memories of our big brother and pal, Cpl. Maurice, VX64387 killed in action.— Brothers-in-law. Jack and Noel Dartnell.

(1946). IN MEMORIAM. BEAGLEY. — In fond memory of our dear nephew, Cpl. Maurice W.. killed in action. New Britain. March 16, 1945, Forever in our thoughts. — Inserted by his loving aunts. E., E. and M.

(1946). IN MEMORIAM. BEAGLEY. — In affectionate memory of my son-in-law, Cpl. Maurice, VX64387, killed Now Britain. March 16, 1945. Dearly loved.— E. Dartnell, Canterbury.

(1946). IN MEMORIAM. BEAGLEY. — Dear memories of a wonderful brother-in-law, — El and Wal Knight, Canterbury.

(1946). IN MEMORIAM. BEAGLEY. — Loving memories of a wonderful soldier, gave his life, New Britain. March 16, 1945. Our brother-in-law.—Wilma and Lindsay.

(1946). IN MEMORIAM. BEAGLEY.— Fond memories of a good brother-in-law, one of the best. Cpl. Maurice. VX64387. — Rita and Bill,- North Brighton.

(1946). IN MEMORIAM. BEAGLEY.— in memory of VX64387. Cpl. Maurice Beagley, killed In action March 16. Lest we forget.— Helen, Herb. Taylor.

(1946). IN MEMORIAM. BEAGLEY. —in loving , memory of dear Maurice. Ever remembered.— L. Alley.


Commonwealth War Graves Commission:
BEAGLEY, MAURICE WILLIAM
Rank: Corporal
Service No: VX64387
Date of Death: 16/03/1945
Age :28
Regiment/Service:Australian Infantry A.I.F. 14/32 Bn.
Grave Reference: D. C. 6.
Cemetery: RABAUL (BITA PAKA) WAR CEMETERY
Additional Information: Husband of L. A. Beagley, of Canterbury, Victoria, Australia.

Death of Spouse: 7 Dec 1999, Heatherleigh Nursing Home, Camberwell, Victoria, Australia

Sources

  • Birth: VIC BDM Birth Reg: #12120/1916
  • Marriage: VIC BDM Marriage Reg: #9618/1941




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