Nancy Jean FRIEE

FRIEE, Nancy Jean

Service Number: 105144
Enlisted: 6 January 1943
Last Rank: Section Officer
Last Unit: Not yet discovered
Born: Camberwell, Vic., 5 January 1917
Home Town: Surrey Hills, Boroondara, Victoria
Schooling: Ripponlea State School, East Camberwell Girls School, Bradshaw and Everett Business College
Occupation: Ladies Tailor
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World War 2 Service

6 Jan 1943: Enlisted 105144
19 Feb 1946: Discharged Royal Australian Air Force, Section Officer, 105144

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Biography contributed by Faithe Jones

Daughter of Albert Charles FREE, 3 The Avenue, Surrey Hills, Vic.

Prior to enlistment she had her own business at Mont Albert for three years.

Her special qualifications were listed as Organiser 'Choir Director" - interestes included Tennis, three years with the Zenee Calisthenic Branch Club having 2 years Senior Gymnasium, was a Youth Club Leader, Church Choir Director, Organist and Pianist. 

In her application she writes the following - I have had civilian experience with girls clubs, leadership camps etc. and have commanded both children's and adult choirs.  I consider that this experience plus three years' personal business management including book-keeping of the sames under double entry system, should with the seven months W.A.A.A.F. service equip me fo rthe postion which I now seek.

Nancy is described as "An average officer, who has much to learn from experience.  She is at present over confident due to enthusiasm and an inatly ambitious nature.  S/O Friee has worked hard to improve her educational status.  With guidance whe will become a moderatly efficient WAAAF wherein her interests lie.

Nancy was discharged on 5th November 1943

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