Robert William Housman (1900 - 1973)

Born 11 Apr 1900 in Mount Morgan, Queensland, Australia

Ancestors

Husband of Margaret Annie (Scorgie) Housman — married 15 Oct 1924 in Queensland, Australia

Died 27 Aug 1973 at age 73 in Queensland, Australia

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Biography

Robert Housman was born in the Colony of Queensland (1859-1900)

Robert Housman has English ancestors.

Robert Housman is a Military Veteran.
Served in the Australian Army 1943-1944
Rank at discharge: Gunner. unit=HQ BRIS AAGP VDC

Robert Housman is a Military Veteran.
Served in the Royal Australian Air Force 1944-1945
Rank at discharge: Leading Aircraftman. unit=27 OPERATIONAL BASE UNIT

Robert William Housman was born on 11 Apr 1900 in Mount Morgan, Queensland, Australia. He was the son of Henry Housman and Rhoda Taylor. ^[1]

He married Annie Margret Scorgie on 15 Oct 1924 in Queensland. ^[2]

William Robert Housman served in World War 2 with the Australian Army. Service Number was Q270715. Rank attained was Gunner. Next of kin was Housman, Annie. Enlistment date was 21 April 1943. Enlistment location was Mount Morgan, Queensland. Posting at discharge was HQ BRIS AAGP VDC. Date released from service was 14 September 1944. ^[3]

William Robert Housman served in World War 2 with the Royal Australian Air Force. Service Number was 170755. Rank attained was Leading Aircraftman. Next of kin was Housman, Annie. Enlistment date was 15 September 1944. Enlistment location was Brisbane, Queensland. Posting at discharge was 27 OPERATIONAL BASE UNIT. Date released from service was 2 November 1945. ^[4]

William Robert Housman died on 27 Aug 1973 and was buried in the Mount Morgan Cemetery, Mount Morgan, Queensland. ^{[5] [6]}

Sources

1. ↑ Birth Registration Index, The State of Queensland, Department of Justice and Attorney-General, Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages; index entry for Robert William Housman, Birth date: 11 Apr 1900, Father: Henry Housman, Mother: Rhoda Ann Taylor, Registration Number: 1900/C/12182; Link to Record : accessed 15 Aug 2022
2. ↑ Marriage Registration Index, The State of Queensland, Department of Justice and Attorney-General, Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages; index entry for William Robert Housman and Annie Margret Scorgie, Marriage date: 15 Oct 1924 Registration Number: 1924/C/3410; Link to Record : accessed 15 Aug 2022
3. ↑ World War Two Service (Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs : accessed 27 Sep 2023), Veteran Details for WILLIAM ROBERT HOUSMAN for Service with the Australian Army. Service Number: Q270715; Rank: Gunner; Enlistment from 21 April 1943 to 14 September 1944.
4. ↑ World War Two Service (Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs : accessed 27 Sep 2023), Veteran Details for WILLIAM ROBERT HOUSMAN for Service with the Royal Australian Air Force. Service Number: 170755; Rank: Leading Aircraftman; Enlistment from 15 September 1944 to 2 November 1945.
5. ↑ FindAGrave: William Robert Housman - Died: 27 Aug 1973; Cemetery: Mount Morgan Cemetery, Mount Morgan, Queensland; Find A Grave: Memorial #160689513 accessed: 15 Aug 2022
6. ↑ Death Registration Index, The State of Queensland, Department of Justice and Attorney-General, Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages; index entry for Robert William Housman, Death date: 27 Aug 1973, Father: Henry Housman, Mother: Rhoda Ann Taylor, Registration Number: 1973/C/5277; Link to Record : accessed 15 Aug 2022

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