Personal Details
| Surname | Little |
|---|---|
| First name | John 'Les' |
| Middle name | Leslie Gordon |
| Date of birth | 07/05/1913 |
| Place of birth | Barcaldine, QLD |
| Date of death | 06/11/1982 |
Details
[Ref:1913/000339]
Son of James Edward Little & Isabella Mary Agnes Pascoe m.05/11/1903
Place of death – Katherine Hospital NT
Place of burial – Timber Creek Cemetery NT
There was a write up on his death in a Northern Territory paper ‘The News’ Saturday 6th November 1982. His last wish was to be buried at Timber Creek. It had been closed for 51 years but permission was granted for his burial. His war service was remembered with a Flag draped coffin.
Husband of Lydia
Father of Joy
Information supplied by Pat Down [nee Little]
School Records
| Muttaburra State School | |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 1919 |
| Position | Student |
War Records
| Conflict | |
|---|---|
| Service | Australian Army |
| Service number | QX31956 |
| Date of enlistment | 04/05/1942 |
| Locality of enlistment | Muttaburra, QLD |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, QLD |
| Next of kin | Lydia Little |
| Date of discharge | 20/12/1943 |
| Posting at discharge | 4 Aust Veh Pk W/Shop |
| Rank | Private |
| Prisoner of war | No |
| Source | www.ww2roll.gov.au |