John Newell Ellis
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 10 Apr 1902 |
| Place of Birth | Nannine, Western Australia |
| Death | 3 Oct 1985, aged 83 |
| Place of Death | Busselton, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 40 years |
| Description |
5'10½" (1.79m) tall ; 142lbs 64.41 kg ; medium complexion ; blue eyes ; brown hair |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Soldiers road, Roleystone |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs Jocelyn Estcourt (Anne) Ellis (1903-45) |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 80240 |
| Date of Enlistment | 14 Apr 1942 |
| Rank | Leading Aircraftsman |
| Unit/Formation | No. 35 Squadron RAAF |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
| Monument(s) | Roleystone Roll of Honour |
| Medals |
War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
On 22 Nov 1928 John married Jocelyn Estcourt (Anne) Smith (1903 - 1945). They had five children, Louise Jocelyn (16 Apr 1929-2016); Allan Charles John (24 Oct 1930 - 2013); Raymond Newell (27 Jun 1932 - 2013); Margaret Rosemary Ann (1 Sep 1936 - 1947) and Suzanne Leslie (18 Feb 1939 - )
War Service
John enlisted at the No. 4 Recruit Depot RAAF on 14 Apr 1942 and mustered as a Guard. Following the basic drill training John was posted on 3 May 1942 to RAAF Base Pearce. Soon after, on 27 May 1942 he was transferred to No. 4 Embarkation Depot RAAF in South Australia, and three months later on 28 Aug 1942 his posting changed to No. 4 Service Flying Training School RAAF at Geraldton. On 14 Oct 1942 John was promoted to Leading Aircraftsman, and was granted Special Leave from 7 Dec 1942 until 4 Nar 1943. During this posting, from 10 - 23 Sep 1943, John was detached to 77 Operational Base Unit following completion of the No. 2 WA Guards Course.
John was transferred on 10 Feb 1943 to the No. 35 Squadron RAAF at Maylands, remaining with them until 22 Aug 1944. During that time he was detached on 24 Jan 1944 to the No. 5 Embarkation Depot RAAF, returning to his unit on 7 Feb 1944. He was transferred to No. 5 Personnel Depot RAAF on 23 Aug 1944 and was discharged the following day in order 'to resume his Civil occupation.' Documents in his file advice John leased a property of 312 acres with 200 of them developed from Mr A. Batley. It carried 22 cattle and 2 horses. John agreed to considerably increase his diary herd and felt he was more use to the country on the farm rather than in the Air Force.
Post War
In approx 1956 John was remarried, to Doris Cecelia Lalor (White) (1920-2010).
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