Charles Henry Edward Markley (1914 - 2003)

Born 24 Jul 1914 in Bairnsdale, Victoria, Australia

Died 10 Mar 2003 at age 88 in Mirboo North, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia [uncertain]

Biography

Charles Markley is an Anzac who served in World War Two.

Charles Henry Edward (Harry) MARKLEY, child of Henry Allen MARKLEY and Elizabeth Ellen SEIVWRIGHT, spouse to Lila, father of Allen, John, Stan and Nelda, father-in-law to Jill and Veronica. Grandfather to Jeff and Tracie, David, Christine, Glenn and Lisa; Tanya, Narelle, Katrina and Melissa; Scott, Kelly and Rohan. Great Pa of Jorja, Ryan, Darcy and Chelsea. (Service Record VX 76802) He passed away on March 10th 2003 in his 88th year.^[1][2][3]

Memorial at Mirboo North Cemetery, Victoria, Australia.[4]

Sources

1. ↑
   Victorian Great War Index • CDROM

   Citation for Birth and Parents • Father Henry Allen • Elizabeth Ellen Seivwright

2. ↑
   WW2 Nominal Rolls • Accessed 03 Aug 2015

   Enlisted 17 Nov 1939 • Accessed 03 Aug 2015.
   Name MARKLEY, CHARLES HENRY EDWARD • Service Australian Army • Service Number VX4055 • Date of Birth 24 Jul 1914 • Place of Birth EAST BAIRNSDALE, VIC • Date of Enlistment 17 Nov 1939 • Locality on Enlistment MIRBOO NORTH, VIC • Place of Enlistment LEONGATHA, VIC • Next of Kin MARKLEY, LILA • Date of Discharge 7 Nov 1945 • Rank Staff Sergeant • Posting at Discharge 2/17 Battalion

3. ↑
   Obituary • Herald Sun (Melbourne, Vic)

   Published 12 Mar 2003 • Accessed 03 Aug 2015.
   MARKLEY. - Charles Henry Edward (Harry), VX 76802, 2nd 7th Batt. , passed away on Mar. 10, 2003, late of Mirboo North. Aged 88 years Beloved husband of Lila (dec. ). Much loved father of Allen (dec. ), John, Stan and Nelda. Lovedfather-in-law of Jill and Veronica (dec. ). Loved Pa of Jeff and Tracie, David, Christine, Glenn and Lisa; Tanya, Narelle, Katrina and Melissa; Scott, Kelly and Rohan. Great Pa of Jorja, Ryan, Darcy and Chelsea. Reunited with Mum A story teller until the end. Yet we are left with no words to say how much we will miss you. Heaven's Garden needed you for it to grow. Make sure you give them cheek, we are sure you will! Beloved father of Stan, loved father-in-law of Veronica (dec. ). Adored Pa of Tanya, Narelle, Katrina and Melissa. Gave us so many laughs and told us unforgettable tales. The Ultimate Family Man Gone, but not in our hearts or minds

4. ↑
   Memorial Inscription

   Mirboo North Cemetery • Victoria • Australia

See also:

• WikiTree • Anzacs: Profiles and Stories
• WikiTree • World War Two
• WikiTree • ANZAC Category

Charles Markley is buried in Mirboo North Cemetery.