Difference between revisions of "Michael Glendinning"
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The wedding of Michael and Fanny Green took place in St Matthew's Church, Armadale on 27 December 1922. The couple had been engaged on 16 December 1921. Fanny Green was the daughter of Mrs A Green of Armadale. | The wedding of Michael and Fanny Green took place in St Matthew's Church, Armadale on 27 December 1922. The couple had been engaged on 16 December 1921. Fanny Green was the daughter of Mrs A Green of Armadale. | ||
==Residences== | ==Residences== | ||
| − | According to electoral rolls, Michael lived on William Street, Armadale during both the 1939 and 1943 | + | According to electoral rolls, Michael lived on William Street, Armadale during both the 1939 and 1943 rolls. He is listed as living at Lawley Street in Maylands in 1949. |
==Service Record== | ==Service Record== | ||
Michael enlisted with the AIF on 1 February 1915 in Geraldton. He was with 5th Reinforcements 1th Battalion on 24 April 1915, and also service in France and Gallipoli. Michael received various medals including 1914-15 Gallipoli Star and M.S.M. - Meritorious Service Medal on 18 June 1918. On 25 March 1918 he was promoted to E.R. Staff Sargent. | Michael enlisted with the AIF on 1 February 1915 in Geraldton. He was with 5th Reinforcements 1th Battalion on 24 April 1915, and also service in France and Gallipoli. Michael received various medals including 1914-15 Gallipoli Star and M.S.M. - Meritorious Service Medal on 18 June 1918. On 25 March 1918 he was promoted to E.R. Staff Sargent. | ||
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| Date of Birth | 15 August 1890 |
| Age at Death | 73 years |
| Transcription | In Loving Memory of Michael Glendinning Born 15/08/1890 Died 12/03/1963 Aged 73 Years |
Contents
Early Life
Michael was born in Dumbartonshire, Scotland on 15 August 1890. Michael's father was William Glendinning (1864-1943) and mother Agnes McInnes (1869-1923). He arrived in Fremantle Australia on 3 October 1911 aboard the ship "Orsova". He was listed as a labourer.
Marriage
The wedding of Michael and Fanny Green took place in St Matthew's Church, Armadale on 27 December 1922. The couple had been engaged on 16 December 1921. Fanny Green was the daughter of Mrs A Green of Armadale.
Residences
According to electoral rolls, Michael lived on William Street, Armadale during both the 1939 and 1943 rolls. He is listed as living at Lawley Street in Maylands in 1949.
Service Record
Michael enlisted with the AIF on 1 February 1915 in Geraldton. He was with 5th Reinforcements 1th Battalion on 24 April 1915, and also service in France and Gallipoli. Michael received various medals including 1914-15 Gallipoli Star and M.S.M. - Meritorious Service Medal on 18 June 1918. On 25 March 1918 he was promoted to E.R. Staff Sargent.
Family
Michael and Fanny had two sons, William Angus (1924-2009) and Douglas Ian (1925-2013)
Occupation
In 1915 he was an Accountant or Law Clerk (Electoral Rolls), 1921 elected at Town Clerk (Northern Port)and 1943 and 1939 was Secretary.
Death
Michael died at the age of 73 on 12 March 1963.