Ronald Leslie Bethune (1918 - 1944)

Born 22 Jul 1918 in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England

Ancestors

Husband of Enid Margaret (Barton) Harris — married 1940 in Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Died 11 Jan 1944 at age 25 in Germany

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Biography

Ronald was born in 1918. He passed away in 1944. ^[1]

RONALD LESLIE BETHUNE (Bethune-452)

PARENTS. Ronald Leslie Bethune & Ellen Elizabeth (Shute) Bethune

BIRTH. 22 Jul 1918, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England

BIRTH. 1918

Event Type: Birth Registration

Event Date: 1918

Event Place: Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England

Name: Ronald L Bethune

Volume: 7A, Affiliate Line Number: 88

Registration Quarter: Jul-Aug-Sep

Registration Year: 1918

CHRISTENING. 25 Aug 1918

Event Type: Baptism

Event Date: 25 Aug 1918

Event Place: New Clee, Lincolnshire, England

Event Place (Original): New Clee

Name: Ronald Leslie Bethune

Father's Name: Ronald Leslie Bethune

Mother's Name: Ellen Elizabeth Bethune

IMMIGRATION.

MARRIAGE (1). 1940, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

MARRIAGE (1). 1940, Enid Margaret Barton, daughter of Harold Percy Barton & Linda Victoria (Griffin) Barton

MARRIAGE (1). WA BDM Marriage Reg: #1021/1940

Family name Bethune

Given names Ronald L

Family name of Spouse Barton

Given names of Spouse Enid M

Place of marriage Perth

Children: Not known

World War Two Service:

Name BETHUNE, RONALD LESLIE

Service Australian Army

Service Number WX97

Date of Birth 22 Jul 1918

Place of Birth GRIMSBY, ENGLAND

Date of Enlistment 07 Nov 1939

Locality on Enlistment NORTH PERTH, WA

Place of Enlistment SUBIACO, WA

Next of Kin BETHUNE, ENID

Date of Death 11 Jan 1944

Rank Lance Bombardier

Posting on Death 2/3 FIELD REGIMENT

Prisoner of War Yes

Roll of Honour PERTH WA

Honours None for display

DEATH. 11 Jan 1944, Germany

DEATH NOTICE. BETHUNE. Ronald Leslie, died of illness, January 11, 1944, whilst prisoner of war, Germany; dearly beloved husband Enid; aged 25 years For ever in my heart, darling.

DEATH NOTICE. BETHUNE.—A tribute to the memory of our loved Nephew, Ron Bethune, who died January 11, whilst POW in Germany. From David and Myra Thompson, Pingelly.

(1945). IN MEMORIAM. BETHUNE (Ronald Leslie).—Treasured memories today as always of my beloved Husband. died of Illness, January 11, 1944. whilst POW, Germany. Ever remembered by his wife Enid.

(1945). IN MEMORIAM. BETHUNE (L/Bdr R. L.).—In sad and loving memory of our dearly loved Son and Brother, Les, who will always live in our hearts, died of illness whilst POW, Germany. Inserted by Mum. Jack (RAN). Bill (AIF. dis).

(1945). IN MEMORIAM. BETHUNE (L/Bdr R. L. ).—In fond memory of Ron, son-in-law of Mr and Mrs H. P. Barton, brother-in-law of Frank and Joan passed on whilst in Germany, on January 11, 1944.

Commonwealth War Graves Commission:

LANCE BOMBARDIER RONALD LESLIE BETHUNE

Service Number: WX97 Regiment & Unit/Ship

Royal Australian Artillery A.I.F. 2/3 Field Regt.

Date of Death Died 11 January 1944

Age 25 years old

Buried or commemorated at KRAKOW RAKOWICKI CEMETERY 2. B. 14. Poland

Country of Service Australian

Additional Info Son of Ronald Leslie and Ellen Elizabeth Bethune; husband of Enid Margaret Bethune, of Mount Lawley, Western Australia.

Personal Inscription HIS DUTY NOBLY DONE EVER REMEMBERED

Death of Spouse: 29 Aug 1998, Western Australia, Australia

Sources

1. ↑ DVA World War Two Service

• Birth: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2FBT-SL5

• Christening: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QPSF-TRH2

• Marriage: WA BDM Marriage Reg: #1021/1940

• World War Two Service: https://nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/veteran?id=736820&c=WW2#R

• Death Notices: The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Thu 24 Feb 1944, Page 1: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/46785690 and The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Sat 26 Feb 1944, Page 1: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/46785933

• (1945). IN MEMORIAM: The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Thu 11 Jan 1945, Page 1: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/44993115

• Commonwealth War Graves Commission: https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/2193535/RONALD%20LESLIE%20BETHUNE/