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| 14. |  Cyril Leonard (Tom) Omundsen was born 8 Aug 1901, Dannevirke New Zealand (son of Edvart (Edward) Tobias Omundsen and Leamon Carter); died 17 Sep 1969, Wanganui New Zealand; was buried 19 Sep 1969, Aramoho Cemetery, Wanganui, New Zealand. Notes:
The War Years
Cyril enlisted in the 2nd world war in Jan 1941 which meant he was 40 when he joined.
It is said he lied about his age, but the army would have probably turned a blind eye anyway.
A quick rundown on his service overseas is below:
His Army Registration Number was 40979
1941 - He arrived in Egypt at the Maadi camp in Cairo in May 1941, but was captured on 24th Nov 1941 and put in a POW camp near Tobruk.
1942 - He was freed by South African troops on 2nd Jan 1942, and returned back to the Maadi camp.
In March 1942 he transferred to Syria , and then in Oct 1942 he transferred back to the Maadi camp.
1942-1943 - From Nov 1942 till July 1943 he was stationed in the desert in North Africa, finally ending up back in the Maadi camp.
1943-1944 - In Nov 1943 he shipped over to Bari in Italy, and in April 1944 he is joined by two of his brothers Ardie (Adolf) and Roly (Roland) who joined his unit.
1945 - He embarked for home on 17th March 1945 from Tunisia, and arrived in Wellington on 24th April 1945.
His was discharged from the Army on 3rd August 1945, giving him a total service time of 4 years, and 185 days.
Cyril & Rita Omundsen are buried in the Aramoho Cemetery Wanganui, New Zealand, Plot 316 , RC, Lawn B/5
Cyril married Rita Agnes Benefield 12 May 1945, Wanganui NZ. Rita (daughter of Percival Benefield and Agnes Frances Murphy) was born 5 Oct 1915, Wanganui New Zealand; died 23 Jul 2001, Wanganui New Zealand; was buried 30 Jul 2001, Aramoho Cemetery, Wanganui, New Zealand. [Group Sheet]
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| 15. |  Rita Agnes Benefield was born 5 Oct 1915, Wanganui New Zealand (daughter of Percival Benefield and Agnes Frances Murphy); died 23 Jul 2001, Wanganui New Zealand; was buried 30 Jul 2001, Aramoho Cemetery, Wanganui, New Zealand. Notes:
During the 2nd world war, both Rita and her sister Pat served in the W.A.A.F (Women's Auxiliary Air Force).
Rita was in the force for 2 years before being discharged on March 26th 1944. Most of the time she was stationed in Levin, then Wellington.
She was asked to stay on but declined because she knew Tom (Cyril) Omundsen was on his way home from the war overseas.
Cyril & Rita Omundsen are buried in the Aramoho Cemetery Wanganui, New Zealand, Plot 316 , RC, Lawn B/5
Children:
- Peter Anthony Omundsen was born 2 Feb 1946, Wanganui New Zealand.
- David Christopher Omundsen was born 26 Mar 1947, Wanganui New Zealand.
- 7. Kathleen Mary Omundsen was born 16 Dec 1948, Wanganui New Zealand.
- Gary Francis Omundsen was born 13 Jul 1950, Wanganui New Zealand.
- Lloyd Philip Omundsen was born 9 Jun 1952, Wanganui, New Zealand; died 21 May 2002, Auckland New Zealand; was cremated 24 May 2002, North Shore Memorial Park, Albany, Auckland New Zealand.
- Victor Stephen Omundsen was born 25 Mar 1954, Wanganui New Zealand.
- Raymond Joseph Omundsen was born 17 Apr 1956, Wanganui, New Zealand.
- Gaye Patricia Omundsen was born 7 Sep 1958, Wanganui, New Zealand.
- Brian Allan Omundsen was born 29 May 1960, Wanganui, New Zealand.
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