Stanford Lionel JULIUS [909]

   Cause of his death was was a Myocardial Infaction.

  General Notes:

Stanford started his school life at Stanmore, later going to Monto. He was among the first children to be taught carpentry and metalwork. He passed scholarship at Milton, Brisbane, and went on to do Commercial Junior at Brisbane Commercial High School. He started work as a clerk and pay clerk while studying accountancy.
He joined the Air Force in January 1950 where he served almost 7 years as an engine fitter in Malaya, Japan, and Korea in 77 Squadron. In April-May 1951 at Iwakuni, Japan, he was the first member of the R.A.A.F. to be sucked into an engine nacelle of a Meteor Jet Aircraft. No safety guards were fitted as they were among equipment yet to arrive from England. The Department of Veteran Affairs has recognized that the accident had effects on him that led to his early death.
He was discharged in October 1956 at his own request, on his fathers death. Until 1959, he spent his life doing what he dearly loved, fishing with his Uncle Martin (Kate Zanke's husband) a professional fisherman along the Queensland coast and Great Barrier Reef. He decided to settle down and obtained a job as an assistant accountant, and it was about this time that he met his future wife Shirley at a party. Stan took a job with a Sydney-based company where he stayed for 15 years. He married Shirley, and in 1967 their son Michael was born on 13 April. This made the birthdays of Stan, Shirley and Michael on the 13th of their respective months.
In April 1968 Stanford suffered a myocardial infarction. September, 1971 saw the birth of twin daughters Suzanne and Michelle, so now the little family was complete. Most of their holidays were spent at the beach, where as they grew older the children shared their father's love of fishing. Another relaxation was a love of sport, and Stan spent many years as assistant treasurer at Brothers St Brendans Rugby League Club, where Michael played all his junior football.
Stanford's last job was with the State Government Works Department and it was whilst on annual holidays that he died of a heart attack doing what he loved most, on his way to catch the big ones at Kingscliffe, New South Wales, on 16 August 1980.
Son Michael is a corporal in the Army cadets and hopes to make his career in either the Army or Air Force. Suzanne and Michelle have recently become enrolled as Girl Guides after spending the junior years as Brownies.

STANFORD LIONEL JULIUS :
Number A11726
Date of Entry : 16th Jan 1950
Date of Separation : 26th Oct. 1956
Rank : Leading Aircraftman
Decorations, Medals, Commendations :Korea Medal ; United Nations Service Medal General Service Medal [Malaya Clasp] ;Returned from Active Service Badge.

Stanford married Living