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Penny-F-C-Pte-971

Page history last edited by Lenore Frost 9 years ago

Volunteers of Essendon and Flemington, 1914-1918

2 Lieut Francis Cooper Penny, Royal Flying Corps. Royal Aero Club Aviators' Certificates,

1910-1950. Certificate dated 22 Dec 1917.

Penny F C Pte 971 Francis Cooper 38 Inf Bn 24 Tram conductor Single Meth

Address: Ascot Vale, Moonee St, 8

Next of Kin: Penny, Samuel Francis, father, Ruffy, Victoria

Enlisted: 10 Mar 1916

Embarked: A54 Runic 20 Jun 1916

Note: The B2455 gives his occupation as Farmer, but the 1914 Electoral Role notes Tram Conductor, and he was mentioned in a newspaper item about the volunteers from the tramways.

Discharged from AIF 3 April 1917 as a Lance Corporal. Penny transferred to the Royal Flying Corps, and received a Commission as 2nd Lieutenant. Penny served with the 12 Squadron, 12 Wing.