Humphrey COLDHAM-FUSSELL

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COLDHAM-FUSSELL, Humphrey

Service Number:	8710
Enlisted:	5 February 1940
Last Rank:	Sergeant
Last Unit:	No. 10 Squadron (RAAF)
Born:	Toowong, Queensland, Australia, 8 September 1913
Home Town:	Toowong, Brisbane, Queensland
Schooling:	Toowong State School, Queensland, Australia
Occupation:	Baker
Died:	Accidental, United Kingdom, 3 October 1943, aged 30 years
Cemetery:	No known grave - "Known Unto God"
Memorials:	Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Runnymede Air Forces Memorial

World War 2 Service

3 Sep 1939:	Involvement Sergeant, 8710, No. 10 Squadron (RAAF)
5 Feb 1940:	Enlisted Royal Australian Air Force, Sergeant, 8710, No. 10 Squadron (RAAF)

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Biography contributed by Elizabeth Allen

Humphrey COLDHAM-FUSSELL was born in Toowong, Queensland on 8th September, 1913

His parents were Vernon COLDHAM-FUSSELL & Dorothy SHEAD

He married Myrtle Joyc OTTAWAY in St Thomas Church of England in Toowong n 5th September, 1942

Before joining the RAAF he was an Ordinary Seaman with the Royal Australian Naval Reserves for 3 years

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Two of his brothers also served during WW2

1. Avenel COLDHAM-FUSSELL (SN QX21912) Army - discharged 19th Sept, 1945

2. Fitzalan COLDHAM-FUSSELL (SN 8709) RAAF - discharged 13th November, 1946

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