After school, John became a commercial traveller (or as we know it in 2024, a travelling salesman) and later managed his own business. In 1942, John enlisted in the Australian Army as a Lance bombardier in 20 field Regiment then transferred to the Royal Australian Air Force as a Leading Aircraftman in 7 Aircraft Depot Tocum. He married Hope ‘Annie’ Hickey with whom he had two sons and a daughter.
War Service
1942 - Australian Army N171877, Lance Bombardier, 20 Field Regiment
1942-1945 - Royal Australian Air Force 429107, Leading Aircraftman, 7 AD Tocum
1931 1st XV Rugby Team
