Coming Soon.
SPELLING, Frank Graham
Personal Details
| Service Number: | VX15603 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 17 May 1940 |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | Not yet discovered |
| Born: | Malvern, Victoria, Australia, 21 November 1921 |
| Home Town: | Chelsea, Kingston, Victoria |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Fitter and Turner |
| Died: | Victoria, Australia, 7 January 1984, aged 62 years, cause of death not yet discovered |
| Cemetery: |
Fawkner Memorial Park Cemetery, Victoria |
| Memorials: |
Service History
World War 2 Service
| 17 May 1940: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, VX15603 | |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Jun 1944: | Discharged Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, VX15603 |
Personal Stories
Personal life
Husband to Kathleen Winsome Spelling (nee Ahern)
Father to Peter Spelling and Linda Thornett
Pa to Jenn, Michael, Matt, Tania, Shannon, Holly and Daniel
Lived in Fawkner and worked as a fitter and turner at Elastic Webbing.
Loved sport; swimming, family, gardening, fishing, rock cakes and Kath’s roasts.
Was an active member of the Fawkner community and the lodge.
A fun, spirited character with a cheeky smile and love of the outdoors.
His retirement dream of moving to Bicheno Tasmania was unrealised due to his untimely departure in 1984.
A true gentleman and a wonderful Husband, Dad and Pa.
Submitted 25 February 2026 by Jenn Spelling
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