Tom Heery - The Heerys

Tom was my oldest brother, Tom was the eldest of our family.

He joined the British Army during World War Two. His alternative was probably casual labouring or the dole.

When the war ended, he couldn’t find a job, so he emigrated to Australia in the 1940’s. He eventually settled in Tasmania, where he married, and had 4 daughters.

Kerin (the eldest), Patricia, Mary and Leah (the youngest).
Tom left two farms, and Mary still lives on his larger farm.
Leah occasionally lives on his smaller farm.

More Pictures

Tom and wife — Tom and his wife on their wedding day.

Tom and Kerin — Tom and his eldest daughter Kerin,

Kerin and Leah visiting Bangor, Co Down, Northern Ireland in 2003.

Tom and dog — Elderly Tom and his dog on the banks of a river.

Tom wearing medals — Tom on Anzac Day in 2002. He is wearing three World War Two medals he was awarded.