ALCOCK [DFC], Charles Raymond
Charles Raymond Alcock (1921–2015) followed his father’s footsteps into the field of agriculture. Ernest Simpson Alcock was an early (1904) graduate of Roseworthy College, where his son was later to study as a scholarship student. Ray’s childhood was spent on the Kybybolite Experimental Farm in the south-east of SA, where his father was employed as a supervisor. From Roseworthy, Ray left to serve in World War II, later with the RAF in Britain, gaining a DFC for his efforts. Awarded the DFC for " For courage and devotion to duty in flying operations against the enemy." Funeral notice - Hope Valley Tea Tree Gully Adelaide South Australia , 8 September 2015, aged 93 years.
Charles Raymond Alcock (1921–2015) followed his father’s footsteps into the field of agriculture. Ernest Simpson Alcock was an early (1904) graduate of Roseworthy College, where his son was later to study as a scholarship student. Ray’s childhood was spent on the Kybybolite Experimental Farm in the south-east of SA, where his father was employed as a supervisor. From Roseworthy, Ray left to serve in World War II, later with the RAF in Britain, gaining a DFC for his efforts. Awarded the DFC for " For courage and devotion to duty in flying operations against the enemy." Funeral notice - Hope Valley Tea Tree Gully Adelaide South Australia , 8 September 2015, aged 93 years.
