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     John Frederick Greathead was born on 13 June 1920 in Kingsnorth, Warwickshire, England.^1,2,3 He was the son of John Greathead and Anna Hanson. In the census of 19 June 1921 in Bk 52 Sikver Street, Smethwick, Worcestershire, England, he was listed as the son of John Greathead.⁴ John enlisted in Adelaide, South Australia on 1 April 1940, giving his next of kin as his father John. His service number was SX2199. He had scars on his right knee and a vaccination scar on his left arm. When he enlisted he was described as being five foot seven and half inches tall, with fair hair, blue eyes and with a fresh complexion. He gave his date of birth on his army record as 21 March 1920. He was discharged on 27 July 1940 as a Private in 2/3 Machine gun battalion.

He later on 28 July 1941 enlisted into the Royal Australian Navy with a service number S/7959. He gave 13 June 1920 as his date of birth. Daphne was his next of kin when he was discharged on 15 February 1946 as able seaman on HMAS Moresby.^5,6 He married Daphne Maria Stutchbury, daughter of Robert Stutchbury and Emily ..., in 1945 in Annandale, New South Wales, Australia.⁷ His wife Daphne died on 16 November 1947 in Newtown, New South Wales, Australia, She was remembered a year after her death in the Sydney Morning Herald of Tuesday 16 November 1948
by her parents and siblings.^8,9 He married Vera Florence Gallagher in 1950 in Canterbury, New South Wales, Australia.¹⁰ His wife Vera died on 19 April 1979 in Western Australia, Australia.¹¹ John died in October 1997 in Dianella, Western Australia, Australia, aged 77 in hospital.^12,13

     Daphne Maria Stutchbury was the daughter of Robert Stutchbury and Emily ...¹ She married John Frederick Greathead, son of John Greathead and Anna Hanson, in 1945 in Annandale, New South Wales, Australia.² Daphne died on 16 November 1947 in Newtown, New South Wales, Australia, She was remembered a year after her death in the Sydney Morning Herald of Tuesday 16 November 1948
by her parents and siblings.^3,4

     Vera Florence Gallagher was born about 1915.³ She married John Frederick Greathead, son of John Greathead and Anna Hanson, in 1950 in Canterbury, New South Wales, Australia.¹ Vera died on 19 April 1979 in Western Australia, Australia.⁴ Vera was buried on 23 April 1979 in Kalgoorlie Cemetery, Memorial Drive, West Lamington, Western Australia, Australia.⁵

     Alec Greathead was born in 1951 in Australia sadly he only lived a few hours.^3,2 Alec died in 1951 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.¹ He was the son of John Frederick Greathead and Vera Florence Gallagher.¹

     Robert Stutchbury married Emily ...¹

     Emily ... married Robert Stutchbury.¹

     Norman Alderson Greathead was born in 1907 in Stockton, New South Wales, Australia.² He was the son of John Greathead and Mary Jane Alderson.¹ He married Iris Powell in 1931 in Wallsend, New South Wales, Australia.³ Norman was buried on 20 July 1945 in Sandgate C of E Old Section, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia.² Norman died on 20 July 1945 in Mayfield, New South Wales, Australia.^1,2,4 The will of Norman was proved on 8 January 1946 to his widow Iris Greathead the sole Executrix. The estate was sworn at £2,652 15s 3d.⁴

     Iris Powell was born about 1911.² She married Norman Alderson Greathead, son of John Greathead and Mary Jane Alderson, in 1931 in Wallsend, New South Wales, Australia.¹ Her husband Norman died on 20 July 1945 in Mayfield, New South Wales, Australia.^3,4,5 Iris died in 2008 in Australia.² She was described as late of Garden Suburb Nursing Home, formerly of Mayfield.²

     Jack Gordon Greathead was born on 6 November 1921 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, It is understood Jack was born at the back of the grocery shop Darling Street, Balmain.^1,2 He was the son of Aubrey Leonard Greathead and Ivy Gordon. Jack enlisted on 15 October 1941 into the Australian Army in Randwick, New South Wales. His service number was N223186. His next of in was listed as Alan Greathead. It is recorded that he appeared before a Court Marshal when he was in the Darin Details Depot of the Australian Military Forces on 18 January 1943. He was discharged on 24 June 1946 as a Private. His last posting was in the Australian Light Aid Detachment 292.^1,3 He married Joan Florence Stephenson in 1948 in Randwick, New South Wales, Australia.⁴ Jack died on 19 June 1996 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, aged 74 Jack is described as late of Bondi.⁵ His body was cremated on 24 June 1996 in Eastern Suburbs Crematorium, Matraville, New South Wales, Australia.²

     Joan Florence Stephenson was born on 17 May 1925 in Waverley War Memorial Hospital, 125 Birrell Street, Waverley, New South Wales, Australia, she was the daughter of Harry Oxley Stephenson and Amanda Lillian Ball.^2,3 She married Jack Gordon Greathead, son of Aubrey Leonard Greathead and Ivy Gordon, in 1948 in Randwick, New South Wales, Australia.¹ Her husband Jack died on 19 June 1996 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, aged 74 Jack is described as late of Bondi.⁴ Joan died on 24 July 2007 in Sacred Heart Hospice, Paddington, New South Wales, Australia, aged 82 Mother of Sandy, Michelle, Phillip and Peter (dec.) Grandmother of Adam, Shannon, Jessica and Shelly. Great gran to Ayden, Hannah and Kyla.^2,3 Her body was cremated on 27 July 2007 in Eastern Suburbs Crematorium, Matraville, New South Wales, Australia, following a service at 1pm in St Marys Anglican Church, Birrell Street, Waverley. This will be followed by a celebration of Joans life at the Bondi Bowling Club.^2,3 Service was conducted at Macquarie Park Cemetery and Crematorium for
Joan on the 1 August 2007.⁵

     Peter John Greathead was born on 8 June 1960 in Waverley War Memorial Hospital, 125 Birrell Street, Waverley, New South Wales, Australia.² Peter died on 8 June 1960 in Waverley War Memorial Hospital, 125 Birrell Street, Waverley, New South Wales, Australia.^1,2 He was the son of Jack Gordon Greathead and Joan Florence Stephenson.¹

     Stanley Latty married Bessie Annie Hatton, daughter of Thomas Hatton and Elizabeth McGovern, in 1922 in Chatswood, New South Wales, Australia.¹

     James Greathead married Kathleen Jean Ash in 1955 in Five Dock, New South Wales, Australia.¹

     Kathleen Jean Ash married James Greathead in 1955 in Five Dock, New South Wales, Australia.¹

     David Greathead was the son of James Greathead and Kathleen Jean Ash.¹ David died in 1973 in Albury, New South Wales, Australia.¹

     Sarah Dowswell was born in 1867 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Dowswell and Ann Greathead. In the census of 2 April 1871 in 10 Cooper Cottages, Cherry Lane, Aston, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Joseph Dowswell.² In the census of 3 April 1881 in 166 Inkerman Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Joseph Dowswell Sarah was a scholar.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 4 Florence Place, Kelynge Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Joseph Dowswell Sarah was a laundress.⁴ She married Thomas Moore Palmer on 20 September 1896 in St James the Less, Ashtead, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Joseph Harding and Mary Ann Adams. Thomas was a labourer, his father Francis Palmer had worked as a bootmaker but was deceased. Sarah's father Joseph Dowswell was a labourer.⁵ Sarah died in 1933 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.⁶

     Ann Dowswell was born in 1872 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.² She was the daughter of Joseph Dowswell and Ann Greathead.¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 166 Inkerman Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Joseph Dowswell Ann was a scholar.³

     Joseph Dowswell was born in 1876 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^1,2 He was the son of Joseph Dowswell and Ann Greathead.¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 166 Inkerman Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the son of Joseph Dowswell Joseph was a scholar.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 4 Florence Place, Kelynge Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the son of Joseph Dowswell Joseph was a hayband trusser.⁴

     Eliza Ann Dowswell was born in 1878 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Joseph Dowswell and Ann Greathead.¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 166 Inkerman Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Joseph Dowswell.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 4 Florence Place, Kelynge Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Joseph Dowswell Eliza was a scholar.⁴

     Hannah Dowswell was born on 1 July 1880 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.² She was the daughter of Joseph Dowswell and Ann Greathead.¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 166 Inkerman Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Joseph Dowswell.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 4 Florence Place, Kelynge Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Joseph Dowswell Hannah was a scholar.⁴ She married William Ollerenshaw in 1901 in Aston, Warwickshire, England.⁵ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 43 Miles Street, Birmingham, Suffolk, England, she was listed as the wife of William Ollerenshaw.⁶ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Hannah was listed as living at 2 Fernley Road, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, with her husband William. William was a builders labourer.⁷ Hannah died in 1957 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.⁸

     Betsey Dowswell was also known by the name of Rebecca.¹ She was born in 1882 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Joseph Dowswell and Ann Greathead.¹ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 4 Florence Place, Kelynge Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Joseph Dowswell Betsey was a scholar.³

     John Dowswell was born in 1885 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^1,2 He was the son of Joseph Dowswell and Ann Greathead.¹ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 4 Florence Place, Kelynge Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the son of Joseph Dowswell.³

     Lorna May Bullock was born on 21 December 1908 in Seaton Hospital, York, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, her father was a transit man.^1,2 She was the daughter of Arthur Gordon Bullock and Almira Evangelina Armstrong.¹ Lorna died on 25 March 1909 in 94 Montrose Avenue, York, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, just three months old from convulsions.^1,3