Edna Mary Shiels was born on 12 August 1921 at Taree to Victor Paul Shiels and Martha M Fuller.
Edna enlisted into the Women’s Auxiliary Australian Air Force on 30 May 1942 at Taree and was aged 20 years 9 months stating her father Victor Paul Shiels as her next of kin.
Edna was enrolled as a messwoman and was then promoted to canteen stewardess on 24 March 1943.
Her postings were Robertson, Deniliquin, Melbourne, Bradfield Park and Ransford.
Edna was awarded the War Medal 1939/45, the Australia Service Medal 1939/45 and the General Service Badge.
When Edna was discharged on 9 October 1946 she was posted to 1 School of Technical Training.
Edna’s brothers Earle, John, Walter and Royden also enlisted during WW2.
Edna married Denis H Rosevear on 15 March 1947 in Nwequay, Cornwall, England. Edna died on 7 January 1996 at Bodmin, Cornwall, England.
