Glenmore Reginald WILLISS [6899]

  General Notes:

1918 SA Birth 19A/28 WILLISS Glenmore Reginald, Mervyn Ralph WILLISS Hilda Lavinia WAIT, Daly

RSL Virtual Memorial
WILLISS, Glenmore Reginald
Service Number: SX7929
Enlisted: 5 July 1940, Adelaide, SA
Last Rank: Corporal
Last Unit: 27th Infantry Battalion
Born: Pt Victoria, SA, 20 April 1918
Home Town: Port Victoria, Yorke Peninsula, South Australia

News (Adelaide) Tuesday 15 June 1948
Stolen: At Flinders Park intruders at the home of Glenmore Reginald Williss, butcher, of Blake street, stole £15/10/ worth of jewellery and £2/10/ in money.

The Advertiser (Adelaide) Wednesday 16 June 1948
NEWS BREVITIES
Jewellery Theft. - Jewellery valued at £15 10/ and £2 10/ in cash were stolen on Monday night from the home of Glenmore Reginald Willis, butcher, of Blake street, Flinders Park.

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Williss OAM, Mr Glenmore Reginald (AD2002)
For service to veterans and their families, particularly through the 2/27 Battalion Australian Infantry Ex-Servicemen's Association.
Member, 2/27 Battalion Australian Infantry Ex-Servicemen's Association, since 1945; Honorary Secretary, since 1975; Life Member; involved in the collation of material for the Battalion's Newsletter. Member, West Croydon and Kilkenny Sub-Branch, Returned and Services League of Australia, since 1947. Member, Regimental Council of the Royal South Australia Regiment, a not-for-profit association supporting the traditions of all infantry battalions raised in South Australia. Member, Management Committee of the McKinna Foundation, a not-for-profit association to support the welfare of the serving members of the 10/27 Royal South Australia Regiment. Involved in the manufacture of the Gona Memorial Cairn and its consignment to New Guinea. Coordinated the arrangements for the plaque to commemorate the service of the 2/14, 2/16 and 2/27 Battalions and the 21 Brigade Headquarters at Rocky Creek on the Atherton Tablelands. Member, Legacy Club of Adelaide, since 1980.

https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/files/honours/AD02.pdf
OAM Australia Day 2002 Honours
Mr. Glenmore Reginald WILLISS, 3/29 Delfin Drive, West Lakes SA 5021. For service to veterans and their families, particularly through the 2/27 Battalion Australian Infantry Ex-Servicemen's Association.

Advertiser Wednesday 28 January 2009
Death Notice:
WILLISS, Glenmore Reginald OAM Ex 2/27th Batt.
Born in Minlaton SA on April 20, 1918. Died peacefully at the Pines Hostel in SA on January 26, 2009. Aged 90 years. Dearly loved and loving husband of June (deceased). Much loved father and father-in-law of Lynette and Brian, Helen and Bill, and Janene. Cherished grandpa and respected friend of Sally, Jane, Kate, Alice, Lucy and their partners. Adored great grandpa of seven great grandchildren. A very special man whose generosity of spirit and love of family and friends knew no limit.

The Advertiser Thursday 29 January 2009
Death Notices:
WILLISS, Glen OAM. - The Members of the Grange Bowling Club are saddened by the loss of their respected friend and colleague. Condolences are extended to Glen's family. Ken Wardle, President.
WILLISS, Glenmore Reginald (Glen). On January 26, 2009. The President and Members of Legacy in South Australia and Broken Hill regret the passing of their Esteemed Member after 29 years of Legacy Service. Lest We Forget.

The Advertiser Friday 30 January 2009
Death Notice:
WILLISS, Glen. - A dear friend, a very special person who will be sadly missed. Special condolences to Janene, Helen, Lynette and families. From Jan, Terry, Clare and Liam.

Glen married June MATTHEWS [2637] [MRIN: 2377], daughter of Hubert Claude MATTHEWS [2631] and Pearl Ivy Adeline KENNEWELL [2632], on 11 Apr 1942 in West Hindmarsh Methodist Church, Adelaide. (June MATTHEWS [2637] was born on 24 Dec 1921 in Gawler, South Australia and died on 24 Feb 2004 in Adelaide, South Australia.)

  Marriage Notes:

Chronicle (Adelaide) Thursday 10 October 1940
Engagement Notice:
MATTHEWS -WILLISS. - The engagement is announced of June, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Matthews, Allenby Gardens, to Glen R. (2nd A.I.F.), elder son of Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Williss, Port Victoria.

The Advertiser Saturday 11 April 1942
Wedding Date:
The marriage of June, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs H. C Matthews, of Allenby Gardens, to L-Cpl Glen R. Wllliss (AIF returned), elder son of Mr. and Mrs M Williss, of Pt. Victoria, will be celebrated at West Hindmarsh Methodist Church at 6.45 p.m. today.