FREEBAIRN (BARTLEY), Grace Adele
| Service Number: | 93298 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 5 March 1942 |
| Last Rank: | Section Officer |
| Last Unit: | RAAF Rathmines |
| Born: | Whaka, NSW, 13 December 1916 |
| Home Town: | Parkes, Parkes, New South Wales |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Home Duties |
| Died: | Natural Causes, 24 December 2010, aged 94 years, place of death not yet discovered |
| Cemetery: |
Dungog Presbyterian Columbarium, New South Wales |
| Memorials: |
World War 2 Service
| 5 Mar 1942: | Enlisted 93298 | |
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| 20 Jun 1946: | Discharged Royal Australian Air Force, Section Officer, 93298, RAAF Rathmines |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Faithe Jones
Daughter of James FREEBAIRN, 'Kikup' Parks, NSW
On discharge Grace was living at "Kikup" Parkes, NSW
On her file she reports the following - For several years I was associated with Lorna Byrne (now Major in A.N.A.S.) in organising and conducting Girls' Leadership Camps. These camps were run by the Agricultural Bureau of NSW to encourage country girls in organisation, public speaking & discussion groups in conjunction with physical training and home management so that they would be better able to take a useful place in the locatl community. Prior to enlistiment in the W.A.A.A.F. I was on the organising committee of the Women's Land Army.
Her file also gives the following remarks about Grace - This officer has a pleasant personality, is a good mixer in the Mess, and respected by her fellow officers. She has shown considerable improvement in her work during the last six months and is fit to take greater responsibility. Possesses a pleasant disposition and is popular with her fellow airwoment. Tall, dark, good looking, well spoken and is interested in the welfare of the W.A.A.A.F.
Married jack Awlyn BARTLEY
In 1986 Grace applied for her war medals and was living at 106 Lora Street, Dungog, NSW
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