THOROGOOD, Frederick John
| Service Number: | Q224749 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 11 April 1942 |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 22nd (QLD) Battalion Volunteer Defence Corps (VDC) |
| Born: | Proserpine, Queensland, Australia, 21 April 1913 |
| Home Town: | Proserpine, Whitsunday, Queensland |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Not yet discovered |
| Died: | Proserpine, Queensland, Australia, 9 September 1988, aged 75 years, cause of death not yet discovered |
| Cemetery: |
Proserpine Lawn Cemetery Columbarium LB2-92 |
| Memorials: |
World War 2 Service
| 11 Apr 1942: | Involvement Private, Q224749, Page missing from Enlistment Register | |
|---|---|---|
| 11 Apr 1942: | Enlisted | |
| 11 Apr 1942: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, Q224749, 22nd (QLD) Battalion Volunteer Defence Corps (VDC) | |
| 27 Jun 1944: | Discharged | |
| 27 Jun 1944: | Discharged Australian Military Forces (WW2) , Private, Q224749, 22nd (QLD) Battalion Volunteer Defence Corps (VDC) |
Fred
Frederick John Thorogood was born 21st April, 1913 in Kelsey Creek to Arthur Henry & Margaret (Baldwin). Fred along with his brothers discovered Gold in the Kelsey Creek area. Fred was a cane farmer at Kelsey Creek, he retired to Cannonvale Beach & fished. He married Doris Noreen Loraine Monaghan on 29th March 1938. They had 2 sons, Leslie & Kevin & a daughter Joy. Fred passed away on 9th September, 1988.
Submitted 23 May 2025 by Lyn Burke
Biography contributed by Faithe Jones
Son of Arthur Henry THOROGOOD and Margaret nee BALDWIN
Husband of Doris Noreen Loraine nee MONAGHAN
The death of Frederick John Thorogood occurred at the hospital last Friday. The late Mr. Thorogood, who was 76 years of age, had not been in good health for some time. From Kelsey Creek originally, he and his wife had been living in retirement at Cannonvale, for a number of years. A keen sportsman in his younger days, the late Mr. Thorogood had represented Proserpine at tennis, for many years. His funeral took place on Monday, leaving St Paul's Anglican Church after service commencing at 4pm. Rev. A. Chauntler conducted the Church and graveside services.
Proserpine/ Whitsunday Funerals officiated.
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