Esmond Douglas Loft (1927 - 1995)

Born 3 Nov 1927 in Footscray, Victoria, Australia

Ancestors

Died 18 Sep 1995 at age 67 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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Biography

Esmond Douglas Loft was born on 3 November, 1927 in Footscray, Victoria. He was the youngest child of Albert Loft and Eliza Maria Loft (nee Wilson). ^[1]. ^[2]

Known his whole life as Douglas, rather than Esmond, he was often referred to as just "Dougie".

He grew up in Footscray, then Maidstone, both inner suburbs of Melbourne.

He joined the Navy during World War II and was stationed for a period in Japan post-war. ^[2]

Upon returning to Australia he married Olive Robinson (1935- ?) on 5 October 1951. They lived in Berwick, near Dandenong outside of Melbourne, Victoria ^[3], where they had three children.

Douglas passed away on 18 September 1995. ^[1]

Photos

Eliza Loft with son Douglas - circa 1933: Media

Douglas (Esmond) and June Loft - circa 1931: Media.

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Recollection of family names, dates and events as experienced or told to Nereda Shute, family tree and information handed down.
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} Military Service: Australia, World War II Military Service Records, 1939-1945. Service Number: 30562. Service: Royal Australian Navy. Name: Esmond Douglas Loft. Birth Date: 3 Nov 1927. Birth Place: Footscray, Victoria. Father: Albert Loft.
3. ↑ Residence: #S-772371682 Ancestry Record 1207 #101389065

• Source: S-772371682 Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980 Ancestry.com Publication: Ancestry.com Operations Inc Record Collection 1207