Grant Liston Perry1

(1917 - 1999)
Family
FatherAlbert Harvey Perry1 b. 13 Apr 1884, d. 1958
MotherEthel Evanthe Thompson Liston1 b. 7 Jul 1880, d. 7 Aug 1948
Relationship2nd cousin 1 time removed of Ernest Harry Edmonds

Life Events

     Grant Liston Perry was born on 18 August 1917 in Adelaide, South Australia, son of Albert Harvey Perry and Ethel Evanthe Thompson Liston.1

Grant began military service on 30 April 1941, when he enlisted in the Australian Army. His service number was S9791. When he was discharged he was a Trooper in the 18th Machine Gun Regiment.

Then, on 18th july 1942, he enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force. His number there was 417882. He was discharged from the Air Force on 20th December 1945, with the rank of Flying Officer at the 9 Aircrew Holding Unit.2

On 30 January 1943, Grant, aged 25, married Thelma Jean Batt, aged 22, daughter of William Herbert Batt and Olive Effie Florence Collins, in Norman Memorial Congregational Church in Kilkenny, South Australia.

From "The News", Friday 29, 1943
LAND GIRL'S ROMANCE: AIR WEDDING
     Heroine of a real Land Army romance is land girl Thelma Batt, who tomorrow weds a young airman she met at a country dance.
     He is Aircraftman Grant Perry, and their first meeting was in Port Noarlunga Institute, at a dance arranged for the Land Army's flax spreaders.
     Thelma, who used to be a commercial artist, was batching with other land girls in a Port Noarlunga cottage. Three months ago she and Aircraftman Perry became engaged, and tomorrow they marry in Norman Memorial Congregational Church.
     The bride is the elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Batt. of Woodville Estate. For her wedding gown she has chosen white tulle over taffeta, the billowy skirt gathered to a low waistline and fitting bodice. Her long veil will be embroidered with leaves, and she will carry mixed white flowers. Her sister, Laurel Batt, will be her bridesmaid, in white tulle over blue taffeta. Corporal Len Stillwell, A.M.F., will be the best man.
     After a brief honeymoon Thelma will prepare for the grape-picking season at Renmark.1,3
He died on Saturday, 16 January 1999, aged 81 years, 4 months and 29 days, in South Australia,4 and he was cremated at Centennial Park Cemetery, Pasadena, South Australia, on 20 January 1999.4

Citations

  1. [S2] Birth Registrations, S.A. Births 1907-1928.
  2. [S223] WW2roll.gov.au, online http://www.ww2roll.gov.au
  3. [S195] "Trove" Digititised Newspapers, online http://trove.nla.gov.au/
  4. [S39] Centennial Park, online http://www.centennialpark.org/deceased-search/…

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John Liston Perry1

(1920 - 1989)
Family
FatherAlbert Harvey Perry1 b. 13 Apr 1884, d. 1958
MotherEthel Evanthe Thompson Liston1 b. 7 Jul 1880, d. 7 Aug 1948
Relationship2nd cousin 1 time removed of Ernest Harry Edmonds

Life Events

     John Liston Perry was born on 31 January 1920 in Morphett Vale, South Australia, son of Albert Harvey Perry and Ethel Evanthe Thompson Liston.1

John began military service on 17 October 1940 in Noarlunga, South Australia, when he enlisted in the Australian Army. His service number was S17387.

Early in 1941 he left the Army and on 8th April 1941, he joined the Royal Australian Air Force, in Adelaide. His RAAF service number was 39103. When he was discharged, on 23rd November 1945, he held the rank of Leading Aircraftman at the 2 Operational Training Unit.2,3

On 10 April 1944, John, aged 24, married Beryl Annie Marie Overall, in Port Noarlunga, South Australia.4

He died on Wednesday, 26 July 1989, aged 69 years, 5 months and 26 days, in Hackham, South Australia,4 and he was cremated at Centennial Park Cemetery, Pasadena, South Australia, on 28 July 1989.5

Citations

  1. [S2] Birth Registrations, S.A. Births 1907-1928.
  2. [S195] "Trove" Digititised Newspapers, online http://trove.nla.gov.au/
  3. [S223] WW2roll.gov.au, online http://www.ww2roll.gov.au
  4. [S50] GenesReunited, online http://www.genesreunited.co.uk
  5. [S136] Ancestry.com.au, online http://search.ancestry.com.au

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Ivy Ann Collins1

(1895 - 1985)
Family
FatherRalph Collins1 b. 12 Oct 1869, d. 1 Dec 1953
MotherCaroline Sparrow2 b. 17 Sep 1872, d. 8 Nov 1925

Spouse: Alfred Stanley Perry (22 October 1888 - 2 November 1940)
     Children:

Life Events

     Ivy Ann Collins was born on 12 September 1895 in Hackham, South Australia, daughter of Ralph Collins and Caroline Sparrow.1,2

On 22 April 1918, Ivy, aged 22, married Alfred Stanley Perry, aged 29, son of Alfred Perry and Mary Clark, in the residence of R. Collins in Morphett Vale, South Australia.1

She died on Thursday, 11 April 1985, aged 89 years, 6 months and 30 days, in South Australia.3

Ivy was buried in the Morphett Vale Scotch Cemetery, Morphett Vale, South Australia, in plot 129C.3

Citations

  1. [S4] SA Marriage Registrations, SAGHS CD Marriage 1917-1937.
  2. [S1] Birth Registrations, SA Births 1842-1906.
  3. [S54] South Australian Councils Cemeteries Search, online http://www.pirie.sa.gov.au/site/page.cfm?u=130
  4. [S2] Birth Registrations, S.A. Births 1907-1928.

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Ralph Collins1

(1869 - 1953)
Family

Spouse: Caroline Sparrow (17 September 1872 - 8 November 1925)
     Child:

Life Events

     Ralph Collins was born on 12 October 1869 in Morphett Vale, South Australia.2

On 21 June 1893, Ralph, aged 23, married Caroline Sparrow, aged 20, in Baptist Church in Morphett Vale, South Australia.2,3

He died on Tuesday, 1 December 1953, aged 84 years, 1 month and 19 days, in Adelaide, South Australia.4

Citations

  1. [S4] SA Marriage Registrations, SAGHS CD Marriage 1917-1937.
  2. [S1] Birth Registrations, SA Births 1842-1906.
  3. [S3] Marriage Registrations, South Australian Marriages 1842-1916.
  4. [S6] Death records, SAGHS CD Deaths 1916-1972.

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Stanley Ralph Perry1

(1919 - 2013)
Family
FatherAlfred Stanley Perry1 b. 22 Oct 1888, d. 2 Nov 1940
MotherIvy Ann Collins1 b. 12 Sep 1895, d. 11 Apr 1985
Relationship2nd cousin 1 time removed of Ernest Harry Edmonds

Life Events

     Stanley Ralph Perry was born on 16 February 1919 in Medindie, South Australia, son of Alfred Stanley Perry and Ivy Ann Collins.1

He died on Wednesday, 3 April 2013, aged 94 years, 1 month and 18 days, in Largs Bay, South Australia,2 and he was cremated at Centennial Park Cemetery, Pasadena, South Australia, on 11 April 2013.2

Citations

  1. [S2] Birth Registrations, S.A. Births 1907-1928.
  2. [S39] Centennial Park, online http://www.centennialpark.org/deceased-search/…

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Frank Perry1

(1920 - 1994)
Family
FatherAlfred Stanley Perry1 b. 22 Oct 1888, d. 2 Nov 1940
MotherIvy Ann Collins1 b. 12 Sep 1895, d. 11 Apr 1985
Relationship2nd cousin 1 time removed of Ernest Harry Edmonds

Life Events

     Frank Perry was born on 22 December 1920 in Medindie, South Australia, son of Alfred Stanley Perry and Ivy Ann Collins.1

Frank began military service on 14 September 1942 in Northfield, South Australia, when he enlisted in the Australian Army. His service number was SX23907. When he was discharged, on 23 August 1946, he was a Corporal in the 118 General Hospital.2

He died on Tuesday, 18 January 1994, aged 73 years and 27 days, in South Australia.3

A memorial to Frank can be found at Morphett Vale Scotch Cemetery, Morphett Vale, South Australia.3

Citations

  1. [S2] Birth Registrations, S.A. Births 1907-1928.
  2. [S223] WW2roll.gov.au, online http://www.ww2roll.gov.au
  3. [S54] South Australian Councils Cemeteries Search, online http://www.pirie.sa.gov.au/site/page.cfm?u=130

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Margery Perry1

(1905 - 1969)
Family
FatherJames Perry1 b. 16 Jun 1863, d. 26 Jan 1932
MotherSarah Hannah Elliott1 b. 14 Jul 1875, d. 24 May 1962
Relationship2nd cousin of Ernest Harry Edmonds

Life Events

     Margery Perry was born on 4 April 1905 in Morphett Vale, South Australia, daughter of James Perry and Sarah Hannah Elliott.1

On 18 July 1936, Margery, aged 31, married Frederick Woodville Hughes, aged 30, in Prebyterian Church in Woodville, South Australia.2

She died on Sunday, 17 August 1969, aged 64 years, 4 months and 13 days, in Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville, South Australia.3

Citations

  1. [S1] Birth Registrations, SA Births 1842-1906.
  2. [S4] SA Marriage Registrations, SAGHS CD Marriage 1917-1937.
  3. [S6] Death records, SAGHS CD Deaths 1916-1972.

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Albert Douglas Perry1

(1903 - 1950)
Family
FatherJames Perry1 b. 16 Jun 1863, d. 26 Jan 1932
MotherSarah Hannah Elliott1 b. 14 Jul 1875, d. 24 May 1962
Relationship2nd cousin of Ernest Harry Edmonds

Life Events

     Albert Douglas Perry was born on 29 March 1903 in Willunga, South Australia, son of James Perry and Sarah Hannah Elliott.1

On 17 September 1926, Albert, aged 23, married Ethel Blanche Bassett, aged 22, daughter of William Henry Bassett, in the residence of Rev W C Brooker in Alberton, South Australia.2

He died on Sunday, 6 August 1950, aged 47 years, 4 months and 8 days, in South Australia.3

Albert was buried in the Hindmarsh Cemetery, Hindmarsh, South Australia.3

Citations

  1. [S1] Birth Registrations, SA Births 1842-1906.
  2. [S4] SA Marriage Registrations, SAGHS CD Marriage 1917-1937.
  3. [S53] Unknown name of person unknown record type, unknown repository, unknown repository address.

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