Friday 3 August 2018

Ivan Hector Culbert - 100 Years Ago Today

IVAN HECTOR CULBERT (1918-1979) was born 100 years ago on this day, 3 August 1918.

Ivan Hector Culbert. Photo courtesy of Phil Culbert.

Ivan is remembered fondly by his children, grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.

If you missed it, click here to read a memoir of Ivan written by his son, Phil Culbert. 


Ivan Culbert in England, August 1940 during the Second World War. Ivan enlisted in the Army in 1939, age 21. Soon after, he was dispatched to the front lines in France. He wouldn't see home again until the war ended in 1945, bringing back with him a war bride, Elvira Hutchings of Wales. This photo shows Ivan on an Imperial motorcyle.

If you're a member of Facebook, visit Phil Culbert's Facebook page here for a special commemoration of his father. Please feel free to send Phil a "friends request" on Facebook as he would be pleased to connect with you.

Ivan Hector Culbert's Family Tree:
Ancestors:

John Culbert & Mary Ward (great-grandparents)
Richard Culbert & Jane Fairhall (grandparents)
Myron Culbert & Effie Taylor (parents)
Descendants: (Children)
Victoria "Vicky" (Culbert) Schloendorf
Ian Richard Culbert
Phillip Myron "Phil" Culbert
Elizabeth Christine Culbert

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