Edgar William Greentree (1919 - 1984)

Born 12 Sep 1919 in Richmond, New South Wales, Australia

Ancestors

Husband of Catherine Joyce (Sharkey) Greentree — married 5 Jun 1948 in St James Catholic church, Peak Hill, NSW

Died 22 Aug 1984 at age 64 in New South Wales, Australia

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Biography

Edgar was born in 1919. He is the son of Frederick Greentree and Irene Hitchener. ^[1]

He served in WWII, enlisting at age 22 - Veteran Details ^[2]

Name GREENTREE, EDGAR WILLIAM

Service Australian Army Service Number NX110652 (N130524)

Date of Birth 12 Sep 1919 Place of Birth RICHMOND, NSW

Date of Enlistment 05 Jul 1942 Locality on Enlistment RICHMOND, NSW

Place of Enlistment GRETA, NSW

Next of Kin GREENTREE, FREDERICK

Date of Discharge 24 Jan 1946

Rank Private

Posting at Discharge 29/46 AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATTALION

Age 28 in 1948, he married Catherine Joyce Sharkey (known as Joyce) at Peak Hill in New South Wales. ^[3]

He died in 1984 in Sydney aged 64 ^{[4] [5]}

GREENTREE Edgar William Death notice 22AUG1984 Death late of Wentworthville Sydney Morning Herald 24AUG1984

GREENTREE Edgar William Death notice 22AUG1984 Death late of Wentworthville Daily Telegraph (Sydney) 24AUG1984

His remains are at NSW Garden of Remembrance, at Rookwood, NSW -^[6]

Sources

• Article on wedding, Windsor and Richmond Gazette, Wednesday 16 June 1948

WEDDING

GREENTREE— SHARKEY

The wedding took place on June 5 at St. James' Catholic Church, Peak Hill, of Joyce, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Sharkey, of 'Wilga Flat,' Peak Hill, to Edgar, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Greentree, of Richmond.

The bride, who was given away by her father, made a lovely picture, dressed in a beautifully cut frock of all over white lace which featured a long waist, sweet heart neckline and long sleeves, over white satin, and finished with a long train. Her veil, of tulle, was held in place by a halo of orange blossoms, and she carried a bouquet of white frangipani and camellias, tied with white tulle and ribbon. She was attended by her youngest sister, Nola, as bridesmaid, wearing a frock of matching all-over lace, and carrying a bouquet of red roses, carnations and chrysanthemums tied with red ribbon. The Rev. Fr. Heath officiated at the ceremony, and Miss Marie Wilcox played the organ. During the signing of the register Mrs. Keith McIntyre sang 'Because.' The bridegroom was attended by the bride's brother, Mr. Jim Sharkey, who performed the duties of best man.

About 80 guests were received, by Mrs. Sharkey, the bride's mother, in the A.I.F. Memorial Hall, where the reception was held. Mrs. Sharkey wore a black crepe costume, which was beaded and sequinned on the bodice, with black and white accessories. The beautiful double decker wedding cake was made and decorated by Mrs. H. Mc- Carron, jnr., and took pride of place at the bride's table. The newlyweds were showered with good wishes for their future happiness as they left by car for their honeymoon which will be spent at Katoomba, the bride choosing a sky blue crepe frock with gold trimmings and navy accessories for travelling. The future home of the young couple will be in Sydney.'

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1. ↑ *Birth Index (NSW Registry of Births Deaths Marriages : accessed 10 Jun 2023), Index entry for GREENTREE EDGAR W; Parents: FREDRIC G and IRENE; District: RICHMOND ; Registration Number: 25982/1919; DOB: 12 Sep 1919;
2. ↑ https://nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/veteran?id=218511&c=WW2#R
3. ↑ Marriage Index (NSW Registry of Births Deaths Marriages : accessed 10 Jun 2023), Index entry for EDGAR WILLIAM GREENTREE and CATHERINE JOYCE SHARKEY; District: PEAK HILL; Registration Number: 13532/1948; DOM: 15 MAY 1948
4. ↑ *Death Index (NSW Registry of Births Deaths Marriages : accessed 10 Jun 2023), Index entry for GREENTREE EDGAR WILLIAM; Parents: FREDERIC GEORGE and IRENE; District: 1; Sydney; Registration Number: 19758/1984 DOD: 22 AUG 1984
5. ↑ *DEATH - Accessed at - The Ryerson Index to Death Notices and Obituaries in Australian Newspapers
6. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #248589084 - Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/248589084/edgar-w-greentree: accessed 10 June 2023), memorial page for Edgar W Greentree (unknown–22 Aug 1984), Find a Grave Memorial ID 248589084, citing The New South Wales Garden of Remembrance, Rookwood, Cumberland Council, New South Wales, Australia; Maintained by ! woowoo (contributor 49949980).