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BICE, John Leonard Sandoe
| Service Numbers: | 2766, S66533 |
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| Enlisted: | 7 July 1916, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Last Rank: | Captain |
| Last Unit: | Volunteer Defence Corps (SA) |
| Born: | Port Augusta, South Australia, 1 December 1884 |
| Home Town: | Keith, Tatiara, South Australia |
| Schooling: | St. Mathews,Prince Alfred College |
| Occupation: | Farmer/Politician |
| Died: | Natural Causes, Norwood, South Australia, 16 July 1967, aged 82 years |
| Cemetery: |
West Terrace Cemetery (General) Adelaide, South Australia |
| Memorials: | Keith War Memorial |
World War 1 Service
| 7 Jul 1916: | Enlisted AIF WW1, Private, 2766, 43rd Infantry Battalion, Adelaide, South Australia | |
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| 16 Dec 1916: | Involvement AIF WW1, Private, 2766, 43rd Infantry Battalion, Enlistment/Embarkation WW1, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '18' embarkation_place: Adelaide embarkation_ship: HMAT Berrima embarkation_ship_number: A35 public_note: '' | |
| 16 Dec 1916: | Embarked AIF WW1, Private, 2766, 43rd Infantry Battalion, HMAT Berrima, Adelaide | |
| 22 Jul 1918: | Discharged AIF WW1, Corporal, 2766, 43rd Infantry Battalion |
World War 2 Service
| 14 Aug 1942: | Involvement AIF WW1, S66533, Volunteer Defence Corps (SA), Homeland Defence - Militia and non deployed forces | |
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| 14 Aug 1942: | Enlisted S66533, Adelaide, South Australia | |
| 14 Aug 1942: | Enlisted S66533 | |
| 25 Nov 1945: | Discharged Australian Military Forces (Army WW2), Captain, S66533, Volunteer Defence Corps (SA) |
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Son of John George BICE and Elizabeth Jane nee TREWENACK
John had married Hilda Coombs prior to enlisting. He saw 18 months of active service and after being wounded and gassed at Passchendaele, was sent home. Due to his leg wound he was unable to continue farming at this time and 6 months later was appointed Chief Inspector of Soldier Settlement. After 5 years in the position he was appointed Chief Inspector of the Soldiers' Settlement branch of the Lands and Survey Department. It was whilst he was working here that he was appointed by the Governor in Executive Council, a member of the Southern Valuation Board.
He then farmed at Snowtown and later purchased a property at Echunga where he farmed for 2 years until, upon doctor's advice, he and his family moved to Katherine Street, Port Noarlunga.
On the 29th March 1941 he entered Parliament representing the Southern Districts in the Legislative Council. His Parliamentary career was varied and he was appointed to a number of committees and served on the Public Works Standing Committee. He served in WW2 as a Captain with the Volunteer Defence Corps HQ and after the war in 1959 was gazetted to retain the title "Hon" after retiring from Parliament.
He was Patron of the Port Noarlunga Bowling Club and enjoyed many a game. In his younger days he was a better than average cricketer having played with the East Torrens District Team, Murray Bridge, Bordertown, Snowtown and Morphett Vale. As Patron of the Port Noarlunga Cricket Club, John was very supportive and was awarded Life Membership. He was also Patron of the local tennis and football club, the local oval at Christies Beach being named after him. He was also Trustee for the Port Noarlunga Institute Committee for over 18 years and a Justice of the Peace.
He was widely loved by all who knew him and a great favourite when opening and attending country shows and fetes. A very generous, loved and respected husband, father and grandfather and member of the community, this admired gentleman died at the Osmond Terrace Private Hospital. There were two children of the marriage, Joan and Betty.
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Too dearly loved to be forgotten. He was the greatest man amongst men. His dedication and love for his fellow man is an inspiration to all who knew him. I am extremely proud of him and he has made a huge influence on my life. A wonderful role model. Lest We Forget
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