FREAK, Charles Ronald
| Service Number: | 39866 |
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| Enlisted: | 5 August 1941, Adelaide |
| Last Rank: | Leading Aircraftman |
| Last Unit: | No. 4 School of Technical Training Adelaide |
| Born: | Exeter, South Australia, 8 August 1908 |
| Home Town: | Edwardstown, Marion, South Australia |
| Schooling: | Unknown |
| Occupation: | Carriage Builder, S.A.R. |
| Died: | Carcinoma ventriculi, 105th Australian General Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, 25 December 1943, aged 35 years |
| Cemetery: |
Centennial Park Cemetery, South Australia Plot C, Row A, Grave 1 |
| Memorials: | Adelaide South Australian Railways WW1 & WW2 Honour Boards, Adelaide WW2 Wall of Remembrance, Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Port Adelaide S.A. Railways Carriage and Wagon Dept. Roll of Honor |
World War 2 Service
| 5 Aug 1941: | Involvement Royal Australian Air Force, Leading Aircraftman, 39866, No. 4 School of Technical Training Adelaide | |
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| 5 Aug 1941: | Enlisted Adelaide | |
| 5 Aug 1941: | Enlisted Royal Australian Air Force, Leading Aircraftman, 39866 | |
| Date unknown: | Involvement |
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Charles Ronald FREAK was born in Exeter in South Australia on 8th August, 1908
His parents were Charles Henry Ward FREAK & Ellen Woodward COWLEY who married in Perth, Western Australia in 1905
He married Ethel Dorothy HARRIS-PAINTER in Adelaide, SA in 1936 - two known daughters, Barbara & Norma
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His father Charles Henry Ward FREAK (SN 671) served during WW1 & returned to Australia in 1919
His brother Jack Eli FREAK (SN S47567) served during WW2 as a Signalman in the 4 Lines of Communication (PMG)
Biography
The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA: 1931 - 1954) Mon 27 Dec 1943
FUNERAL NOTICES
FREAK (Air Force funeral).—The friends, of the late L.A.C. Charles Ronald (Ron)Freak are respectfully informed that his funeral will leave his late residence, 17 DeLaine av., Edwardstown, on Monday, at 3.30 p.m., for the War Cemetery, Centennial Park. W NOAL & SONS (A.F.D.A.), Funeral Directors, 227 Parade Norwood, phone P5109. Unley rd., Unley, phone U4044
GOODWOOD Lodge, No 107, S.A.C. — Brethren are respectfully requested to attend the funeral of our late Bro. Charles Ronald Freak, leaving 17 DeLaine av., Edwardstown this day Monday, at 3.30 p.m., for the War Cemetery, Centennial Park. By order of the W. M., E. W. Illingworth, Sec.
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article48779298
The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA: 1931 - 1954) Sat 23 Dec 1944
HEROES OF THE EMPIRE
FREAK.—A tribute to the memory of our mate and squadron member Ron, leading aircraftman, R.A.A.F., died of illness, 105 A.G.H, on December 25, 1943. —Inserted by personnel of Maintenance Squadron, I W.A.G.S., R.A.A.F., Ballarat, Victoria.
FREAK.—In loving memory of Ron. R.A.A.F., who passed away December 25, 1943. One of the kindest, one of the best, a beautiful memory is all we have left.—Ever remembered by his old pals, Harry and Elsie Oliver.
FREAK—In loving memory of LAC Ron Freak, R.A.A.F. who died December 25, 1943.—Remembered always by Bill and Essie.
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article43234132
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