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RITCHIE, Francis Reginald

RITCHIE, Francis Reginald

Male 1914 - 2006  (91 years)   Has 18 ancestors and one descendant in this family tree.


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  • Name RITCHIE, Francis Reginald
    Nickname Rex
    Birth 24 Dec 1914  Croydon, Victoria, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male
    Fact Between 1936 and 1947  South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Football Player 
    Military Service 15 Sep 1942  Dandenong, Victoria, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Australian Army - 2/1 AUST FLASH SPOTTING BTY R A A 
    • Service Australian Army
      Service Number VX105392 (V110085)
      Date of Birth 24 Dec 1915
      Place of Birth CROYDON, VIC
      Date of Enlistment 15 Sep 1942
      Locality on Enlistment ARMADALE, VIC
      Place of Enlistment DANDENONG, VIC
      Next of Kin RITCHIE, ELSIE
      Date of Discharge 01 Nov 1945
      Rank Gunner
      Posting at Discharge 2/1 AUST FLASH SPOTTING BTY R A A
      Prisoner of War No
      Honours None for display
    Reference Number S1289 
    _UID 905E09C574F245AEA1CC56B9D543CCD3486C 
    Death 1 Apr 2006  Croydon, Victoria, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Address:
    Mooroondah Hospital, 
    • RITCHIE. - Reginald Francis (Rex). Aged 91 years. Passed away at Maroondah Hospital, Apr. 1, 2006. Devoted and loving husband of Elsie (dec.), mother of Diane, brother of Ess, Doll, Clarrie (dec.), Syd (dec.) and Betty (dec.). A very special fat her, a very special person, a true gentleman to the end. Dad you endeared yourself to all and earnt many wonderful friends - their love and support, I am eternally grateful. I'll miss so many things about you and feel so privileged that you wer e MY Dad. Who could forget those classic one liners and that magical smile! Forever in my heart Rest peacefully All my love - Di.

      Date listed: 3/4/2006
      Herald Sun
    Burial 4 Apr 2006  Springvale, , Victoria, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Address:
    Springvale Botanical Cemetery (ex Necropolis), 
    • Plot:- Genista, Garden 3, Bed 1, Shrub 38
    Person ID I3934  My Genealogy
    Last Modified 2 Feb 2026

    Father RITCHIE, Willie,   b. 1884, Pakenham, Colony of Victoria Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 7 Mar 1945, Preston, Victoria, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 61 years)
    Mother WARR, Ethel May,   b. 1879, Wagga Wagga, Colony of New South Wales Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 2 Aug 1933, Preston, Victoria, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 54 years)
    Marriage 1907  Tynong, Victoria, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F1280  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family POWLETT, Elsie Mary,   b. 1 Apr 1916   d. 2 Apr 1979, Box Hill, Victoria, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 63 years)
    Marriage 20 Dec 1941  South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. RITCHIE, D.
    Family ID F1286  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 26 Oct 2026

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsMilitary Service - Australian Army - 2/1 AUST FLASH SPOTTING BTY R A A - 15 Sep 1942 - Dandenong, Victoria, Australia Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • Francis Reginald Ritchie was his Birth name, but on all other occasions he called himself Reginald Francis Ritchie.