Born in Ravensthorpe, Western Australia, Australia
Daughter of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
[spouse(s) unknown]
[children unknown]
Died
at age 86
in Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Profile last modified
| Created 30 May 2020
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Biography
Ellen (known as Bobbie and as Mrs Fenner) was born in Ravensthorpe, Western Australia during 1909. She passed away in 1995.[1][2][3]
In 1945, Ellen was one of the recipients of the Royal Red Cross (second class).[4][5]
In 1980, she was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for "In recognition of service to the community".[6]
Sources
- ↑ Department of Veteran Affairs, Australian Government, "World War 2 Nominal Rolls" Database search for ROBERTS , ELLEN MARGARET, Service No. WFX1536, accessed 30 May 2020
- ↑ ABC News, 22 November 2010, [Scientist Fenner dies aged 95 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2010-11-22/scientist-fenner-dies-aged-95/2346962], viewed 30 May 2020
- ↑ 1995 'Family Notices', The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995), 30 December, p. 31. , viewed 31 May 2020, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article133922852
- ↑ National Foundation for Australian Women, 2003 (updated 16 April 2013) [Faith, Hope, Charity Australian Women and Imperial Honours: 1901-1989 The Royal Red Cross (2nd Class) http://www.womenaustralia.info/exhib/honours/arrc.html], viewed 30 May 2020
- ↑ 1945 'FEW KNEW', The Daily News (Perth, WA : 1882 - 1950), 16 June, p. 27. (FIRST EDITION), viewed 30 May 2020, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article78784388
- ↑ Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, Australian Government, 1980 Mrs Bobbie Ellen FENNER, OAM, viewed 30 May 2020
External links
- Australian War Memorial: personal webpage
- Virtual War Memorial
- Wikipedia article for Frank Fenner, the Australian scientist and the husband of Bobbie Roberts
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