MCNAMARA, William James
| Service Number: | 81439 |
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| Enlisted: | 25 July 1942, Perth, WA |
| Last Rank: | Leading Aircraftman |
| Last Unit: | Repair and Servicing Units |
| Born: | Perth, WA, 30 June 1924 |
| Home Town: | Perth, Western Australia |
| Schooling: | Perth Modern School |
| Occupation: | Junior Clerk |
| Died: | War Related Illness, Hollywood Hosptial, Perth, 23 May 1948, aged 23 years |
| Cemetery: |
Karrakatta Cemetery & Crematorium, Western Australia Anglican-We-0410 |
| Memorials: | Subiaco Perth Modern School WW2 Supplementary Honour Board |
World War 2 Service
| 25 Jul 1942: | Enlisted Royal Australian Air Force, Leading Aircraftman, 81439, Repair and Servicing Units, Perth, WA | |
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| 8 Feb 1946: | Discharged Royal Australian Air Force, Leading Aircraftman, 81439 |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Faithe Jones
Son of James McNAMARA, 306 Gulwer Street, Perth, WA
William enjoyed Cricket, Football, Tennis, Basketball and Weightlifting.
McNAMARA: On May 23, 1948, at Hollywood, William James McNamara, of 306 Bulwer-street, Perth, dearly beloved elder son of James and Elsie McNamara, loving brother of Eileen (Mrs. J. Mellows), Connie (Mrs. K. Thornton) and Colin; aged 23 years 11 months.
McNAMARA: On May 23, at Hollywood, Bill, dearly beloved only brother of Colin; aged 23 years.
McNAMARA: On May 23, at Hollywood, Bill, dearly loved brother of Eileen, brother-in-law of John Mellows, precious uncle of Dawn and Lyn Warner; aged 23 years.
McNAMARA: On May 23, at Hollywood, Bill, beloved brother of Connie, brother-in-law of Keith Thornton, dear uncle of Gael; aged 23 years.
McNAMARA: Loving memories of Bill, who passed away at Hollywood, May 23, loved nephew of Mr. and Mrs. W. Plummer, late Leura street, Hollywood.
McNAMARA: On May 23, at Hollywood Hospital, William James McNamara, the darling nephew of Nellie and Frank O'Connor, cousin of Bob and Keith, dearly loved by Aunty Nell, 19 Hampden-road, Hollywood; aged 23 years 11 months.
McNAMARA: On May 23, 1948, passed away our sincere friend, Bill. Will always be remembered by Don and Reg.
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