Haydn
Geoffrey
Drinkwater
Born in Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Brother of
David Ian Fenwick Drinkwater
[spouse(s) unknown]
[children unknown]
Died
at about age 61
in Peakhurst, New South Wales, Australia
Profile last modified
| Created 19 Jul 2018
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Biography
Haydn Geoffrey Drinkwater was born on 2nd December 1924 in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom. He was the younger son of Reginald Drinkwater and Edith Wilson. [1]
Haydn Drinkwater migrated from England to New South Wales, Australia.
Together with his parents and older brother, Haydn migrated to New South Wales, Australia in 1928 aboard the Medic. The family settled at Kingsgrove, in Sydney's south.
Haydn Drinkwater is a Military Veteran.
Served in the Royal Australian Air Force 1943-1946
RAAF Station Port Moresby
Served in the Royal Australian Air Force 1943-1946
RAAF Station Port Moresby
On 12th January 1943 at Sydney, Haydn enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force for service during the Second World War. His next-of-kin is listed as Jessie Drinkwater. His final posting was to RAAF Station Port Moresby. The war over, he was discharged on 23rd April 1946 with the rank of Leading Aircraftman. [2]
Aged 60 years, he passed away on 8th November 1985 in Peakhurst, New South Wales and is interred in Woronora Memorial Park, Sutherland. [3]
Sources
- ↑ UK FreeBMD Birth Index Dec qtr 1924, vol 9a, page 450
- ↑ Australian War Memorial Nominal roll: 74975 Leading Aircraftman Haydn Geoffrey Drinkwater; accessed 19 Jul 2018
- ↑ New South Wales Death Index #28583/1985
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