GLUYAS, Frederick George
| Service Numbers: | SX27992, S28949 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 10 January 1943, Sandy Creek, SA |
| Last Rank: | Sergeant |
| Last Unit: | Auxiliary Horse Transport Company/ies |
| Born: | Clare, South Australia, Australia, 3 August 1918 |
| Home Town: | Brooklyn Park, South Australia |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Not yet discovered |
| Died: | Woodville, South Australia, 4 December 1984, aged 66 years, cause of death not yet discovered |
| Cemetery: |
Enfield Memorial Park, South Australia Rose Garden Memorial Sites, Bed CGO, Site Number 15 |
| Memorials: | St Peters - St Peter's College WW2 Honour Roll |
World War 2 Service
| 10 Jan 1943: | Involvement Sergeant, SX27992 | |
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| 10 Jan 1943: | Involvement Sergeant, S28949 | |
| 10 Jan 1943: | Enlisted Sandy Creek, SA | |
| 10 Jan 1943: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Sergeant, SX27992, Auxiliary Horse Transport Company/ies | |
| 21 Jul 1945: | Discharged | |
| 21 Jul 1945: | Discharged Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Sergeant, SX27992, Auxiliary Horse Transport Company/ies |
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Frederick George Gluyas
3 August 1918 – 4 December 1984
Frederick George Gluyas was born on 3 August 1918 at Clare, South Australia, the son of Frederick Thomas Gluyas (1886–1968) and Bertha Mary Wiseman (1891–1930). He grew up in South Australia and later resided at Brooklyn Park, where he would spend much of his adult life.
Marriage and Family Life
On 24 September 1942, during the Second World War, Frederick married Gladys Jane McGowan at the Queen of Angels Catholic Church, Thebarton, South Australia. The ceremony took place in the vestry at 7:00 pm and was recorded as having no reception, reflecting the wartime circumstances under which the marriage occurred.
The marriage ended in divorce in August 1960, after a separation of more than five years. Gladys later remarried.
On 15 December 1961, Frederick married Agnes Isobel Cruickshank at 46 Marion Road, Brooklyn Park, South Australia. Agnes remained his wife until his death in 1984.
Military Service – Second World War
Frederick George Gluyas served with distinction in the Australian Army during the Second World War.
Service Numbers: SX27992, later S28949
Enlisted: 10 January 1943, Sandy Creek, South Australia
Rank: Sergeant
Unit: Auxiliary Horse Transport Company/Companies
Branch: Australian Military Forces
Discharged: 21 July 1945
His service records include extensive home training and camp attendance prior to active service, reflecting the logistical and transport-focused role of his unit. As a sergeant, Frederick held a position of responsibility, contributing to the operational support essential to Australia’s wartime effort.
He is commemorated on the Hackney St Peter’s College World War II Honour Roll.
Later Life and Death
Following his discharge, Frederick returned to civilian life and continued to reside at Brooklyn Park, South Australia. He lived at 46 Marion Road, the same address recorded at the time of his second marriage and later at his death.
Frederick George Gluyas passed away on 4 December 1984 at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville, aged 66 years. His death was recorded in South Australian civil records and noted in The Advertiser newspaper.
He was laid to rest at Enfield Memorial Park, South Australia.
Legacy
Frederick George Gluyas is remembered as a Second World War veteran, a husband, and a South Australian whose service contributed to the national war effort during a pivotal period in Australia’s history. His military records, civil registrations, and memorial inscriptions together form a clear and respectful account of a life shaped by duty, resilience, and service.
Sources – Frederick George Gluyas (1918–1984)
Civil Registration & Vital Records
South Australian Birth Registration
GLUYAS, Frederick George — born 3 August 1918, Clare, South Australia District: Clare · Book/Page: 22A/396
South Australian Marriage Registration
GLUYAS, Frederick George & MCGOWAN, Gladys Jane — married 24 September 1942, Queen of Angels Church, Thebarton. District: Hindmarsh · Book/Page: 447/6297
South Australian Marriage Registration
GLUYAS, Frederick George & CRUICKSHANK, Agnes Isobel — married 15 December 1961, 46 Marion Road, Brooklyn Park, South Australia.
South Australian Death Registration
GLUYAS, Frederick George — died 4 December 1984, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville, aged 66 years. Book/Page: 663A/9489
Military Service Records
National Archives of Australia (NAA)
Service Records: B883, SX27992 / S28949
Frederick George Gluyas, Australian Military Forces, World War II
Enlisted 10 January 1943, Sandy Creek, SA
Rank: Sergeant · Unit: Auxiliary Horse Transport Company/Companies
Discharged 21 July 1945
Australian Military Forces – WWII Nominal & Service Rolls
Confirmation of enlistment, rank, unit, and discharge details.
Soldier’s Ledger & History Cards
Pay, promotion, training, and camp attendance records
(National Archives of Australia).
Newspapers
The Advertiser (Adelaide)
Death Notice — Frederick George Gluyas, published 5 December 1984.
The Advertiser (Adelaide)
Funeral Notice — Frederick George Gluyas, published 5 December 1984.
Cemetery & Memorial Records
Enfield Memorial Park, South Australia
Burial record and memorial inscription for Frederick George Gluyas.
Hackney St Peter’s College World War II Honour Roll
Commemorative listing for Frederick George Gluyas.
Family & Supporting Records
South Australian Birth Registrations
Parents: Frederick Thomas Gluyas (1886–1968) and Bertha Mary Wiseman (1891–1930).
Ancestry & Family History Trees
Used as secondary sources only, corroborated against civil and military records.
Biography by Trevor Pyatt 16/01/2023
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