FARRELL, Lilah Joan

Lilah Farrell joined the WAAF in 1942. It is believed she worked as a driver for part of her service and told her family that she was General Douglas Macarthur's driver when he was in Brisbane. Photos are of Lilah at 1 WAGS celebrating the end of WW2. Many thanks to Courtney Jendra for sharing her grandmother's photos and story.

Last Name
FARRELL
Given Names
Lilah Joan
Service Number
95795
Date of Birth
29/10/1921
Birth Location
Terang Victoria
Enlistment Date
21/05/1942
Enlistment Location
Melbourne
1Wags Start Date
26/06/1945
Course Details
Other
Kill Date or Discharge Date
08/01/1946
Discharge Unit
1PD Ransford
Rank
Aircraft Woman
Notes

Lilah Farrell joined the WAAF in 1942. It is believed she worked as a driver for part of her service and told her family that she was General Douglas Macarthur's driver when he was in Brisbane. Photos are of Lilah at 1 WAGS celebrating the end of WW2. Many thanks to Courtney Jendra for sharing her grandmother's photos and story.

NAA Status
DIGITIZED
1WAGS FARRELL Lilah Joan at 1 WAGS 1945
! WAGS FARRELL Lilah Joan 95795
1WAGS FARRELL Lilah Joan service history
1WAGS FARRELL Lilah Joan at 1 WAGS 1945
1WAGS FARRELL Lilah Joan at 1 WAGS 1945
1WAGS FARRELL Lilah Joan at 1 WAGS 1945
1WAGS FARRELL Lilah Joan at 1 WAGS 1945

Acknowledgements

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