DOODY, Maurice Vesey
| Service Number: | SX1137 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 27 November 1939 |
| Last Rank: | Driver |
| Last Unit: | 9th Divisional Ammunition Column |
| Born: | Adelaide, SA, 14 February 1915 |
| Home Town: | Gilberton, Walkerville, South Australia |
| Schooling: | Christian Brothers Ovingham |
| Occupation: | Taxi Driver |
| Died: | Killed in Action, Egypt, 5 July 1941, aged 26 years |
| Cemetery: |
Tobruk War Cemetery, Tobruk, Libya Grave ref. 4 H 1 |
| Memorials: | Adelaide WW2 Wall of Remembrance, Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour |
World War 2 Service
| 27 Nov 1939: | Involvement Australian Military Forces (Army WW2), Driver, SX1137, 9th Divisional Ammunition Column | |
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| 27 Nov 1939: | Enlisted Adelaide, SA | |
| 27 Nov 1939: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (Army WW2), Private, SX1137 | |
| Date unknown: | Involvement |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Faithe Jones
Educated at Christian Brothers Ovingham, Maurice was interested in football and cricket and took an active interest in motor cycling and side car racing winning many events. Married and residing at Walkerville Terrace Gilberton, he was a motor driver and after some years with Yellow Cabs Ltd. left to enlist in November 1939. Leaving Australia in May 1940 he took part in campaigns up to Tobruk and after several months in this sector was killed in action at Tobruk on July 5th 1941. He was very popular and had two brothers in the AMF.
Biography
Maurice Vesey DOODY was born on 14th Feb. 1915 in Adelaide, SA
His parents were John Michael DOODY and Ellen Gertrude FITZSIMONS
He married Rita Agnes CLOHESSY on 26th April, 1937 in Holy Name Church, St Peters, SA
He enlisted on 27th November 1939 with the Australian Army Service Corp. AIF - 9 Divisional Ammunition Column - Service No. SX1137
Maurice was Killed in Action on 5th July 1941 in Egypt and is buried in Tobruk War Cemetery, Grave Ref. 4 H 1
THE ADVERTISER - Adelaide 6th July 1943 - IN MEMORIAM
DOODY - In memory of our dear brother, Driver Maurice Doody killed at Tobruk, July 5, 1941 - Ever remembered by Cyril, Alma and children also a Mrs Barber & Ronda - Deep in our hearts a memory is kept of one we loved and will never forget. RIP
DOODY - In loving memory of my dear husband Maurice Vesey who was killed at Tobruk, July 4 1941. God alone knows how I miss you as it daawns another year RIP. Inserted by his loving wife, Rita
DOODY - In loving memory of our dear brother in law Maurice, Killed at Tobruk , July 5, 1941 RIP Just a memory, fond and true, a loving thought, dear Maurice of you. inserted by Betty and Alan
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