History – WW2 Soldier Edna Patricia Unger WAAF 97370

Edna Patricia Unger was born on 14 November 1920 at Taree to Leonard Theodore Unger and Theresa Honor Curley.

Edna enrolled into the Women’s Auxiliary Australian Air Force on 15 April 1942 at Upper Lansdowne and was aged 21 years 5 months stating her occupation as waitress and her father Leonard Unger as her next of kin.

Edna was enrolled as a messwoman and was then promoted to canteen stewardess on 30 March 1943.  Edna’s postings included Bradfield Park, Rathmines and Dubbo.

Edna was awarded the War Medal 1939/45, the Australia Service Medal 1939/45 and the General Service Badge.

When Edna was discharged on 23 November 1945 she was posted to 6 Stores Depot Dubbo.

Edna married Thomas John Stone in 1949 at Randwick.