Thomas Olliver Bird (1922 - 1999)

Born 28 Aug 1922 in Trundle, New South Wales, Australia

Husband of Eva Joyce (McCarron) Bird — married 21 Nov 1955 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Died 22 Oct 1999 at age 77 in Lennox Head, New South Wales, Australia

Biography

Born in 1922 at Condobolin, son of Frank and Alexandra ^[1]

Thomas Oliver Bird served in World War 2 with the Royal Australian Air Force and attained the rank of Corporal.
His service Number was 36703.
He enlisted on 13 May 1941 at Sydney, New South Wales.
His next of kin was Bird, Dorothy.
When he enlisted he was living at NOONDOO, QLD.
He was released from service on 12 February 1946 with the rank of Corporal. When he was discharged his posting was 4 Wireless Unit ^[2]

Thomas Bird is a Military Veteran.
Served in the Royal Australian Air Force 1941-1946
Rank at discharge: Corporal. unit(s): 4 WIRELESS UNIT

Date of Birth 28 Aug 1922
Place of Birth TRUNDLE, NSW
Date of Enlistment 13 May 1941

Thomas (33) married Eva Joyce (McCarron) Bird (26) (born on 27 Jul 1929 in Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia; daughter of William James McCarron and Eva (Cooper) McCarron) on 21 Nov 1955 in Sydney, New South Wales. ^[3]

Their known daughter was Joan Bird (1956–1956).

His wife Eva passed away in childbirth in May 1956, and his daughter Joan passed away 5 days later. ^[4]

Thomas died on 22 Oct 1999 in Lennox Head, New South Wales, aged 77. Formerly of Casino, Bonalbo and Parkes

BIRD Thomas Oliver Funeral notice 22 OCT 1999 Death late of Lennox Head, formerly of Casino, Bonalbo & Parkes Northern Star (Lismore) 23 OCT 1999 ^[5]

His remains are located at "Queensland Garden of Remembrance - Wall 15, Row N - PHOTO - ^[6]"

Sources

1. ↑ *Birth Index (NSW Registry of Births Deaths Marriages : accessed 25 May 2023), Index entry for BIRD THOMAS O; Parents: FRANK J and ALEXANDRA; District: CONDOBOLIN ; Registration Number: 29311/1922; DOB: 28 AUG 1922;
2. ↑ World War 2 Service: (Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs: accessed 21 May 2024), Veteran Details for Thomas Oliver Bird for Service with the Royal Australian Air Force; Service Number: 36703; Rank: Corporal; Enlistment Date: 13 May 1941; Date of Discharge: 12 Feb 1946
3. ↑ Marriage Index (NSW Registry of Births Deaths Marriages : accessed 25 May 2023), Index entry for THOMAS OLLIVER BIRD and EVA JOYCE MCCARRON; District: SYDNEY; Registration Number: 20974/1955; DOM: 21 NOV 1955
4. ↑ The McCarron’s in Australia, 1988, Written by Dorothy J.E Grady (nee McCarron) and Ian B McCarron. Published by D. Hugh.H. McCarron 1988
5. ↑ *DEATH - Accessed at - The Ryerson Index to Death Notices and Obituaries in Australian Newspapers
6. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #235080927 - Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/235080927/thomas-oliver-bird: accessed 25 May 2023), memorial page for CORPORAL Thomas Oliver Bird (28 Aug 1922–22 Oct 1999), Find a Grave Memorial ID 235080927, citing Queensland Garden of Remembrance, Bridgeman Downs, Brisbane City, Queensland, Australia; Maintained by Shane SVERDLOFF (contributor 49832326).

• *family records