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.

War Service Commemorated

Flemington Methodist Church

Kensington Methodist Church

North Melbourne Electric Tramways