Alvin James Ballard (1899 - 1981)

Born 7 May 1899 in North Dorrigo, Colony of New South Wales

Ancestors

Husband of Ann Milinda Adel (Hillery) Ballard — married 6 Jun 1922 in Dorrigo, New South Wales, Australia

Died 27 Jan 1981 at age 81 in South Wentworthville, New South Wales, Australia

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Biography

Alvin Ballard was born in the Colony of New South Wales (1788-1900)

Alvin Ballard is an Anzac who served in World War Two.

Private Alvin Ballard served in the Volunteer Defence Corps in World War II
Service started: 26 March 1942
Unit(s): 16 BATTALION VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS PART TIME DUTY
Service ended: 26 September 1945

Alvin James BALLARD, son of Edward James BALLARD and Jane Heather/Eva COOK, was born on 7 May 1899 in North Dorrigo, Colony of New South Wales ^[1] and died on 27 January 1981 in Lance Crescent, South Wentworthville, New South Wales, Australia ^{[2] [3] [4]} at age 81, and was cremated on 30 January 1981 at Forest Lawn Crematorium, Leppington, NSW ^[5].

Alvin married Ann Malinda Adel ("Dolly") HILLERY, daughter of Isaac John HILLERY and Edith WOOD, on 6 June 1922 in Anglican Church, Dorrigo, New South Wales, Australia ^{[6] [7]}.

Dolly was born on 28 March 1904 in Bellingen (R/D), New South Wales, Australia and died on 8 January 1998 in Westmead, New South Wales, Australia at age 93.

They had seven children: Madeline Adel, Keith Alvin, Dulcie M., Nancy Fay, Rex Edward, Doris Yvonne, and Iris Elaine.

• WW2 Service ~ 26 March 1942 ~ Alvin enlisted in the Australian Army in Dorrigo, NSW. ^[8]

• WW2 Service ~ 26 September 1945 ~ Alvin was discharged with the rank of Private, in the 16th Battalion Volunteer Defence Corps, Part Time Duty.^[8] As he served in excess of three years, Alvin was awarded the Australia Service Medal 1939-1945.

• Residence ~ 26 March 1942 ~ Alvin lived in North Dorrigo, NSW.

• Residence ~ January 1981 ~ Alvin lived at Lance Crescent, South Wentworthville, NSW.

Sources

1. ↑ NSW Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages, 1788-1920
   Birth: Name, Father's Name, Mother's Name, Year, District, Reg. Number
   Alvin J Ballard (Edward J & Jane E) 1899 Bowraville NSW BDM 10466
2. ↑ NSW Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages, 1788-1990
   Death: Name, Father's Name, Mother's Name, Year, District, Reg. Number
   Alvin James Ballard (Edward James & Jane Eva) 1981 NSW BDM 03240.
3. ↑ The Ryerson Index to death notices in Australian newspapers
   Death Notice: Surname - Given Names - Notice Type - Date - Type - Age - Other Details - Publication - Published
   BALLARD - Alvin James - Death notice - 27JAN1981 - Death - 81 - late of South Wentworthville - Sydney Morning Herald - -29JAN1981
4. ↑ Sydney Morning Herald Archive (1955-1995
   Thursday, January 29, 1981, page 22
   Deaths.
   BALLARD, Alvin James.- January 27, 1981 (suddenly), at his residence, late of Lance Crescent, South Wentworthville, dearly loved husband of Ann, beloved father of Madeline, Keith, Dulcie (deceased), Nancy, Rex, Doris and Iris, fond father-in-law of Maureen, Bill, Leonie, Colin and Bill, loved and respected grandfather and great-grandfather of their children, aged 81 years. Dearly loved, so sadly missed.
5. ↑ Sydney Morning Herald Archive (1955-1995
   Funerals.
   Thursday, January 29, 1981, page 22
   BALLARD.- The relatives and friends of the late ALVIN JAMES BALLARD, of South Wentworthville, are invited to attend his funeral service, to be held tomorrow (Friday, January 30), in the chapel of the Forest Lawn Crematorium, Hume Highway, Leppington, commencing at 2 p.m. No flowers by request, donation in lieu to Society for Crippled Children.
   MACARTHUR DISTRICT FUNERALS PTY. LTD. CAMPBELLTOWN. 26 2948. PADSTOW. 774 3220.
6. ↑ NSW Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages, 1788-1970
   Marriage: Groom's name, Bride's name, Year, District, Reg. Number
   Alvin J Ballard & Ann M A Hillery 06/06/1922 Bellingen NSW BDM 06132.
7. ↑ The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate (NSW) Saturday, 10 June, 1922, Page 2
   Orange Blossoms. BALLARD— HILLIERY.
   The Anglican Church, Dorrigo, was the scene of a pretty wedding on Tuesday last when Miss Annie, third eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hilliery, of Thora, was wedded to Mr. Alvin Ballard, eldest son of Mrs. Ballard and the late Mr. Ballard, of North Dorrigo. The Church was decorated for the occasion by friends of the bride. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. W. G. Nesbit. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, looked charming in a frock of ivory crepe-de-chene trimmed with lattice work and seed pearls finished with a corinet of orange blossoms. Her embroidered veil of silk Brussells net was arranged mob cap style and was worn with a spray of orange blossoms. She carried a handsome shower bouquet of cream roses, marguerites and as paragus fern finished with tulle streamers and tiny silver horse shoes and wore a diamond and pearl brooch, the gift of the bridegroom. The bridesmaid, Miss Iris Ballard (sister of the bridegroom), looked very dainty frocked in canary crepe-de-chene with black satin strappings and black bead trimmings. She also wore a black lace and georgette hat finished with canary flannel daises and black suede tango shoes and carried a bouquet of cream and pink roses mixed with autumn leaves. The bouquets were the work of Mrs. G. H. Gray. The bridegroom's gift to the bridesmaid was a pretty dress ring. The bridegroom was supported by Mr. Ike Hillery (brother of the bride). As the bride entered the church Miss Vera Johnston played the Wedding March and while the register was being signed, Miss Emmie Johnston sang the song, "Because". After the ceremony a reception was held at the Carlton Cafe where about fifty guests were received by Mrs. Hilliery and Mrs. Ballard. The table was nicely decorated and in the centre was a two-decker wedding cake which was indeed a work of art and was made by Mr. Morgan. After the breakfast the young couple left for Kempsey amid showers of confetti and the friends' good wishes. The bride travelled in a navy blue coat frock with a smart little navy hat to match worn with navy suede shoes. The presents were numerous and costly and in cluded several cheques.
8. ↑ ^{8.0 8.1} World War 2 Nominal Roll
   Service Record: Name BALLARD, ALVIN JAMES - Service Australian Army - Service Number N291238 - Date of Birth 7 May 1899 - Place of Birth NORTH DORRIGO, NSW - Date of Enlistment 26 Mar 1942 - Locality on Enlistment NORTH DORRIGO, NSW - Place of Enlistment DORRIGO, NSW - Next of Kin BALLARD, ANN - Date of Discharge 26 Sep 1945 - Rank Private - Posting at Discharge 16 BATTALION VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS PART TIME DUTY - WW2 Honours and Gallantry None for display - Prisoner of War No.