Fergus Gavin Douglas (1922 - 2007)

Born 3 Nov 1922 in Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Ancestors

Died 4 Sep 2007 at age 84 in Tasmania, Australia

Biography

FERGUS GAVIN DOUGLAS (Douglas-9887)

PARENTS. Gordon Adye Douglas & Philomena Corianne Thelma/Thelma Philomena Corianne (Macleod) Douglas

BIRTH. 3 Nov 1922, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

BIRTH. WA BDM Birth Reg: #3155/1922

Family name Douglas

Given names Fergus G

Place of birth Perth

WWII Service Record (Army):

Name DOUGLAS, FERGUS GAVIN

Service Australian Army

Service Number T36634

Date of Birth 3 Nov 1922

Place of Birth PERTH, WA

Date of Enlistment 8 Nov 1940

Locality on Enlistment BATTERY PT, TAS

Place of Enlistment BRIGHTON, TAS

Next of Kin DOUGLAS, GORDON

Date of Discharge 18 Oct 1941

Rank Signalman

Posting at Discharge 6 DISTRICT SIGNALS

WW2 Honours and Gallantry None for display

Prisoner of War No

WWII Service Record (Airforce):

Name DOUGLAS, FERGUS GAVIN

Service Royal Australian Air Force

Service Number 31463

Date of Birth 3 Nov 1922

Place of Birth PERTH, WA

Date of Enlistment 23 Oct 1941

Locality on Enlistment QUEENSTOWN, TAS

Place of Enlistment HOBART

Next of Kin DOUGLAS, GORDON

Date of Discharge 31 Jan 1946

Rank Sergeant

Posting at Discharge ADHQ PERTH (DUTY 144 RADAR STN)

WW2 Honours and Gallantry None for display

Prisoner of War No

(Apr 1945). ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT. The engagement is announced of Pauline Daphne (WAAAF), only daughter of Mrs V. M. Studley and the late Mr F. R. M. Griggs, Hobart, to Fergus Gavin (RAAF), third son of Mr G. A. Douglas and Mrs A. Parkinson, Queenstown.

MARRIAGE. 12 Jul 1949, St. David's Cathedral, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

MARRIAGE. 12 Jul 1949, Margaret Josephine Coady, daughter of John Thomas Coady & Muriel Frances (Cooley) Coady

WEDDING REPORT. Douglas—Coady. For her marriage with Fergus Gavin Douglas at St. David's Cathedral, Hobart, on July 12, Margaret Josephine Coady wore a pearl trimmed gown of Chantilly lace over satin. It was made with a heart shaped neckline and long sleeves coming to a point over the wrist. The bride's veil was held with a halo of orange blossom. The youngest daughter of Mrs. M. F. Coady, of Ouse, and the late Mr. J. T. Coady, the bride was attended by her sister, Mrs. C. Lowe, and Miss Beverley Ulbrich. The attendants' frocks were of sky-blue and shell-pink cobweb lace over figured satin. Messrs. Douglas and S. Douglas attended the bridegroom, who is the second son of Mrs. A. Parkinson and Mr. G. A. Douglas. The Rev. G. C. Latta officiated. One hundred guests were afterwards entertained at a reception at the Wentworth. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas will live at Blackmans Bay.

Children: Not known

DEATH. 4 Sep 2007, Tasmania, Australia

CREMATION. Derwent Gardens Cemetery

First names : Fergus Gavin

Surname : DOUGLAS

Age : 84

Date of death : 4-Sep-2007

Service type : Cremation

Service date : 7-Sep-2007

Last residence : HOWRAH

Area or denomination : AUST.IMP.FORC ARCH

Section : 7

Site number : Number 4, E,

Death of Spouse: date/location unknown

Sources

• Birth: WA BDM Birth Reg: #3155/1922

• WWII Service Record (Army): https://nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/veteran?id=801211&c=WW2

• WWII Service Record (Airforce): http://www.ww2roll.gov.au/Veteran.aspx?serviceId=R&veteranId=881060

• (Apr 1945). ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT: The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954) Fri 13 Apr 1945, Page 10: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/26073632

• Wedding Report: The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954) Tue 19 Jul 1949, Page 12: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/26637471

• Cremation: http://server2.admin.millingtons.com.au:81/ASP/search_details.asp?RecordID=126281