Leo Michael Gleeson (1903 - 1992)

Born 6 Aug 1903 in Orroroo, South Australia, Australia

Husband of Margaret Ipsa (Stephens) Gleeson — married 31 Oct 1939 in Norwood, South Australia, Australia

Died 24 Oct 1992 at age 89 in South Australia, Australia

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Biography

Leo Gleeson was born in South Australia, Australia

Birth
Leo Michael Gleeson was born 06 August 1903 at Orroroo, South Australia, Australia. He was the son of William James Gleeson. ^[1]

Marriage
Margaret Ipsa Stephens married Leo Michael Gleeson on 31 October 1939 at St. Ignatius' Church, Norwood, South Australia, Australia.

Newspsper Report of Wedding

Wooroora Producer (Balaklava, SA : 1909 - 1940), Thursday 9 November 1939, page 1

GLEESON — STEPHENS

WEDDING AT NORWOOD

On Tuesday, October 31, at 2 p.m. in St. Ignatius' Church, Norwood the marriage of Margaret Stephens, former Bowillia school teacher, to Leo M., youngest son of Mrs. and the late Mr. W. J. Gleeson, of Mt. Templeton, was celebrated. Rev. Fr. P. Carolan officiated.

The bride, who entered the church with her father, wore a long ivory satin gown, the skirt of which merged into a train. She carried a sheaf of white and pink flowers, and the beautiful tulle veil was lent by Mrs. S. Hallam.

Mrs. Hallam, matron of honor, was frocked in pink floral georg-ette trimmed with pink val lace. She wore matching hat and gloves and carried a pink and blue sheaf.

An informal reception was afterwards held at the bride's home, where her mother entertained.

After staying at the South Australian Hotel, the couple travelled to Kangaroo Island for the Kingscote Show. ^[2]

Military Service
During World War II, Leo Michael Gleeson enlisted on 24 April 1942 and served with the Australian Army, 2/2nd Australian Casualty Clearing Station. He served in Australia and New Guinea. Leo was discharged from duty on 30 July 1945. ^{[3] [4]}

Death
Leo Michael Gleeson passed away 24 October 1992 at South Australia, Australia. ^[5]

Memorial
The memorial for Leo Michael Gleeson is located at Centennial Park Cemetery, (Services Family, Rose Bed 5 Position 29), Pasadena, South Australia, Australia. ^[6]

Sources

1. ↑ Birth Record: Genealogy South Australia Index: Name: GLEESON Leo Michael| Male| Father: William James GLEESON | Reg. Frome| Reg. No. 715/101| Year: 1903| Reg. South Australia, Australia
2. ↑ GLEESON — STEPHENS WEDDING AT NORWOOD (1939, November 9). The Wooroora Producer (Balaklava, SA : 1909 - 1940), p. 1. Retrieved January 20, 2024, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207171553
3. ↑ World War II Record: National Archives Australia: 6403136 NAA: B883, SX18383| GLEESON LEO MICHAEL : Service Number - SX18383 : Date of birth - 06 Aug 1904 : Place of birth - ORROROO SA : Place of enlistment - WAYVILLE SA : Next of Kin - GLEESON MARGARET
4. ↑ World War II Service: Department of Veterans' Affairs Nominal Roll
5. ↑ Death Notice: : Genealogy South Australia Index: GLEESON Leo Michael| Death| Year: 1992| Reg. South Australia, Australia
6. ↑ Memorial Record: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/151189635/leo-michael-gleeson: accessed 20 January 2024), memorial page for Leo Michael Gleeson (1903–24 Oct 1992), Find a Grave Memorial ID 151189635, citing Centennial Park Cemetery, Pasadena, Mitcham City, South Australia, Australia; Maintained by jlong (contributor 48741020).

See also:

• Australia War Memorial 2/2 Australian Casualty Clearing Station