Lionel John Logan Mears (1921 - 2010)

Born 6 Nov 1921 in North Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Ancestors

Husband of Betsy Alice (Glance) Mears — married 14 Nov 1945 in Christ Church, Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Died 21 Mar 2010 at age 88 in Western Australia, Australia

Biography

LIONEL JOHN LOGAN MEARS (Mears-1179)

PARENTS. Nicholas John Mears & Eliza Mary (Summers) Mears

BIRTH. 6 Nov 1921, North Perth, Western Australia, Australia

BIRTH. WA BDM Birth Reg: #2835/1921

Family name Sewell

Given names Lionel J L

Event Birth

Father's name --

Mother's maiden name --

Place of birth Perth

BIRTH NOTICE. MEARS (nee May Summers).—On November 6, to Mr. and Mrs. N. J. Mears, at their residence, 163 Chelmsford-road, North Perth—a son. No visitors till after 22nd inst.

WWII Service Record:

Name MEARS, LIONEL JOHN LOGAN

Service Royal Australian Air Force

Service Number 46662

Date of Birth 6 Nov 1921

Place of Birth NORTH PERTH, WA

Date of Enlistment 3 Mar 1942

Locality on Enlistment NORTH PERTH, WA

Place of Enlistment PERTH

Next of Kin MEARS, B

Date of Discharge 21 Dec 1945

Rank Leading Aircraftman

Posting at Discharge 79 Operational Base Unit

WW2 Honours and Gallantry None for display

Prisoner of War No

MARRIAGE. 14 Nov 1945, Christ Church, Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

MARRIAGE. 14 Nov 1945, Betsy Alice Glance, daughter of Albert Glance & Nellie Elizabeth (Marwood) Glance

MARRIAGE. WA BDM Marriage Reg: #60/1945

Family name Mears

Given names Lionel J L

Family name of Spouse Glance

Given names of Spouse Betsy A

Place of marriage Geraldton

MARRIAGE NOTICE. MEARS—GLANCE.—On November 14, 1945, at Christ Church, C.\ of E., Geraldton, by Rev Halley, Lionel John Logan (R.A.A.F.), only son of Mr and Mrs N. J. Mears, of North Perth, to Betsy Alice, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs A. Glance, 96 Gregory-street, Geraldton.

Children: Not known

Death of Spouse: 4 Jun 2005, Western Australia, Australia

DEATH. 21 Mar 2010, Western Australia, Australia

CREMATION. PINNAROO VALLEY MEMORIAL PARK

MEARS LIONEL JOHN LOGAN

Age 88 years

Place of residence MERRIWA

Date of Death 21/03/2010

Ashes Request MEMORIALISED AT PINNAROO VALLEY MEMORIAL PARK

Sources

• Birth: WA BDM Birth Reg: #2835/1921

• Birth Notice: The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Sat 12 Nov 1921, Page 1: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/28008018

• WWII Service Record: http://www.ww2roll.gov.au/Veteran.aspx?serviceId=R&veteranId=894954

• Marriage: WA BDM Marriage Reg: #60/1945

• Marriage Notice: The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Thu 29 Nov 1945, Page 1: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/44832361

• Cremation: http://www2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch/details.php?id=PC00011192