Derek Ludgate Woodhead

  General Notes:

Maggie and Derek ran their own business in the 80's, "Radelek Engineering" repairing domestic and commercial appliances. Sold this in 1984 and retired

  Research Notes:

Birth Surety:3

  Noted events in his life were:

• Military Service: S.A.A.F. as Radio Mechanic, 17 Feb 1944-11 Jan 1947, Johannesburg Transvaal South Africa. Trained S.A.A.F.( South African Air Force ) as Radio Mechanic
No. 607055 A/M Derek Ludgate Woodhead Discharged (Demobilization) Natal Assembly Area, Durban, Natal, Age 19

• Occupation. Radio/TV/Appliance Repair

• Engagement: Engaged this day, had a meal at "The Play House Grill Room", 7 Apr 1948, Durban Natal South Africa. This was also the day I got flu, did not go to work the next day, Maggie had her leg pulled by the men at S.M.D as only she came to work.

Derek married Lilias Margaret Wilson, daughter of John Kay Wilson and Marion Brown, on 11 Dec 1948 in Durban South Africa. (Lilias Margaret Wilson was born on 7 Jul 1925 in Greengairs Lanark. Scotland.)

  Noted events in their marriage were:

• Golden Wedding, 11 Dec 1998, Richmond, Nelson, New Zealand.