Jill Austin Taylor

Lillian Austin was born at England, and died on June 23, 2007 at Sandwell Hospital West Bromwich England. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Lillian Austin.

Harold Raymond Austin was born in 1924 at St. John’s to Gertrude Austin and John Thomas Austin, and has siblings Edith Austin, Allister Charles Austin, Bruce Russell Austin, Jean Bussey, and Maxwell Austin. Harold Austin died at Conception Bay South. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Harold Raymond Austin.

Maxwell Austin was born on January 22, 1918 at St. John’s in St. John’s, Nl Canada to Gertrude Austin and John Thomas Austin, and had siblings Edith Austin, Allister Charles Austin, Bruce Russell Austin, Jean Bussey, and Harold Raymond Austin. Maxwell Austin died at age 50 years old on January 8, 1969 at St. John’s, and was buried circa January 1969 in St. John's, Division No. 1 County, NL. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Maxwell Austin.

Jean Bussey was born on November 4, 1914 at St. John’s, NL to Gertrude Austin and John Thomas Austin, and had siblings Edith Austin, Allister Charles Austin, Bruce Russell Austin, Maxwell Austin, and Harold Raymond Austin. Jean Bussey died at age 98 years old in December 2012 at Minn, USA. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jean Bussey.

Bruce Russell Austin was born on January 22, 1928 at St. John’s, and died at age 84 years old on December 23, 2012 at St. John’s, NL. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Bruce Russell Austin.

John Thomas Austin was born in May 1888 at St. John’s, and died at St. John’s, NL. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John Thomas Austin.

Allister Charles Austin was born on June 21, 1920, in St. John's, Division No. 1 County, NL, Canada to Gertrude Austin and John Thomas Austin. He came from a family of siblings including Edith Austin, Bruce Russell Austin, Jean Bussey, Maxwell Austin, and Harold Raymond Austin. During his military service, Allister served in the Royal Navy and held the rank of Leading Seaman. As part of his service, he was assigned to the No. 3 Landing Craft Obstacle Clearance Unit (L.C.O.C.U.). This unit played a crucial role in amphibious landing operations, responsible for clearing obstacles and providing support during beach landings. Their efforts were instrumental in ensuring the safe passage of landing craft and troops. During Operation Overlord, Allister served as a diver in the Royal Navy within the Landing Craft Obstacle Clearance Units (LCOCU). Being among the first troops to land on D-Day, his unit faced the dangerous task of demolishing the obstacles and mines meticulously placed by the German forces on the landing beaches. Their mission was to clear the path, enabling the Allied landing craft and vehicles to reach the shore safely and facilitating a successful invasion. Tragically, while courageously clearing obstacles to secure a safe landing zone, Allister Austin lost his life on D-Day. His sacrifice and bravery exemplify the unwavering dedication displayed by the troops during the historic invasion. Allister Austin now rests at the Bayeux War Cemetery in Bayeux, Calvados County, Normandie, France. His final resting place stands as a solemn reminder of his service and sacrifice in the name of freedom and peace.