Francis Robert Salmon (1918 - 2019)

Born 13 Feb 1918 in Boulder, Western Australia, Australia

Husband of Lilian Margaret (Angwin) Salmon — married 22 May 1943 in St. Matthew's Church, Boulder, Western Australia, Australia

Died Aug 2019 at age 101 in Western Australia, Australia

Biography

FRANCIS ROBERT SALMON (Salmon-2478)

PARENTS. Maurice Ignatius Salmon & Antonietta (Della-Vedova) Salmon

BIRTH. 13 Feb 1918, Boulder, Western Australia, Australia

BIRTH. WA BDM Birth Reg: #43/1918

Family name Salmon

Given names Francis R

Event Birth

Father's name --

Mother's maiden name --

Place of birth Boulder

World War Two Service:

Name SALMON, FRANCIS ROBERT

Service Australian Army

Service Number WX27324

Date of Birth 13 Feb 1918

Place of Birth BOULDER, WA

Date of Enlistment 26 Jun 1942

Locality on Enlistment BOULDER, WA

Place of Enlistment MOORA, WA

Next of Kin SALMON, LILLIAN

Date of Discharge 31 Jan 1946

Rank Private

Posting at Discharge 28 AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATTALION

Prisoner of War No

Honours None for display

(Sep 1942). ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT. ANGWIN— SALMON.—Lillian Margaret, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. Angwin, of 4 York street, Boulder, to Lance-Corporal Francis Robert Salmon (A.I.F.), second son of Mr. and Mrs. M. Salmon, of 22 Dwyer street, Boulder.

MARRIAGE. 22 May 1943, St. Matthew's Church, Boulder, Western Australia, Australia

MARRIAGE. 22 May 1943, Lilian Margaret Angwin, daughter of Thomas (Ward) Angwin & Mary Pearl (Portch) Angwin

MARRIAGE. WA BDM Marriage Reg: #28/1943

Family name Salmon

Given names Francis R

Family name of Spouse Angwin

Given names of Spouse Lilian M

Place of marriage Boulder

WEDDING REPORT. Salmon—Angwin. At St. Matthew's Church, Boulder, on May 22, at 5.30 p.m., a pretty wedding was solemnised by the Rev. W. R. Forbes, when Lilian Margaret, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. Angwin, of York street, Boulder, was married to Francis Robert (A.I.F.), second son of Mr. and Mrs. M. Salmon, of Dwyer street, Boulder. The bride, given away by her father, wore a lovely trained gown of white Chantilly lace, trimmed with organdie. Her tulle veil was held by a pleated halo, with clusters of orange blossom at the sides. She carried a bouquet of tinted roses and lilies. Miss Roma Salmon was bridesmaid, in a dainty frock of powder blue lace and matching ribbon. Her head-dress was of matching tulle and forget-me-nots and she carried a bouquet of pink heather. A dainty flower girl was Rayna Angwin, in an ankle length frock of blue organdie and carrying a basket of flowers. Mr. Kevin Salmon carried out the duties of best man. During the signing of the register Miss Shirley Ivey sang 'Because.' After the ceremony guests were entertained at the wedding breakfast at the A.W.U. Hall and later a reception was held, when dancing was enjoyed. Mrs. Angwin received the guests, wearing a smart navy and white crepe romaine, with navy and white hat. Mrs. Salmon, mother of the groom, assisted, wearing a smart navy suit and hat.

Children: Not known

Death of Spouse: Aft. 1980, location unknown

DEATH. Aug 2019, Western Australia, Australia

FUNERAL NOTICE. SALMON Francis Robert (Frank) Funeral notice 26AUG2019 Funeral formerly of Boulder

Sources

• Birth: WA BDM Birth Reg: #43/1918

• World War Two Service: https://nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/veteran?id=761575&c=WW2

• (Sep 1942). ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT: Kalgoorlie Miner (WA : 1895 - 1954) Thu 17 Sep 1942, Page 2: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/95173641

• Marriage: WA BDM Marriage Reg: #28/1943

• Wedding Report: Kalgoorlie Miner (WA : 1895 - 1954) Fri 25 Jun 1943, Page 2: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/95179078

• Funeral Notice: Kalgoorlie Miner, 24 AUG 2019: https://ryersonindex.org/search.php