Life History

Mar 1923	Born in Crosby.
1947	Married Catherine (Kitty) Vose.
2006	Death of Kitty Vose.

Notes

Ronnie served in the RAF, in 31 squadron, during World War II. He was based in Burma and Java, and was awarded  the 'Burma Star'. His son believes he was involved in supplying the troops, flying between India, Java and Burma.

In the picture above, wearing a bush hat, Ronnie is with his friend 'Spike' who looks to be a Macaque. The photo could have been taken in India, Burma or Java, in 1945 or 1946.

Ronnie's RAF release book shows that he served from August, 1942 to August, 1946.
He was in Canada.from February, 1944 to December, 1944.

His Squadron Leader wrote 'A good keen NCO who shows initiative. He should do well with a certain amount of responsibility'. (This appears to be written as a reference for a future employer. As a sergeant and Warrant Officer he was already a man with considerable responsibilities.)

Ronnie completed his service as Warrant Officer.

From freeBMD

Birth: Jun 1923, Wharton, Joseph R, mother: Booth, Chorlton 8c 1114
Marriage:Sep 1947, Wharton, Joseph R, spouse:Vose, Crosby 10c 289