WW2 medal pair to Vera Churchill whom I believe to be a direct relative of Sir Winston Churchill. She got married to Derk Johannes Mooi in the late 1940's since her medals, which were issued in the early 50's, were named to her married name. According to archival records she and D.J. Mooi were divorced in 1964.
I am interested in her connection with Winston Churchill. This next photograph is inscribed in her own hand on the front..."To Mummy, Daddy & Winston - Love Vera". I assume this "Winston" could be her brother who carries the family name. I have yet to confirm beyond doubt her relation to the great British statesman - Winston Churchill.
I am interested in her connection with Winston Churchill. This next photograph is inscribed in her own hand on the front..."To Mummy, Daddy & Winston - Love Vera". I assume this "Winston" could be her brother who carries the family name. I have yet to confirm beyond doubt her relation to the great British statesman - Winston Churchill.
56145 PTE. VERA CHURCHILL
W.A.A.S.
She must have been in the Union for a number of years since she was fluent in Afrikaans.
1939-45 War Medal & Africa Service Medal
W56145 V. MOOI (neé Churchill)
Nice post and interesting piece of history. I guess by the time we hit Beatrix St. in the 80's the barracks was long gone?
ReplyDeleteVera Mooi ne Churchill was my mother. I am Trevor and I have a sister Evelyn (Schoeman). Her father was Winston's cousin as I know. I live in Pretoria and my sister in Bloemfontein.
ReplyDelete