Bob Everett
1901 - 1942
1901 - 1942
Robert William Hanmer Everett was born on May 29, 1901, in Tenterfield, New South Wales.
Robert William Hanmer Everett was born on May 29, 1901, in Tenterfield, New South Wales.
His parents were William Frank Everett and Charlotte.
His parents were William Frank Everett and Charlotte.
He rode as an amateur in South Africa before emigrating to England in 1928.
He rode as an amateur in South Africa before emigrating to England in 1928.
On March 22, 1929, aboard Gregalach, he lined up with 65 others for the Liverpool Grand National. Partnering the least fancied of Tom Leader's five runners, he came home six lengths clear of runner-up Easter Hero.
On March 22, 1929, aboard Gregalach, he lined up with 65 others for the Liverpool Grand National. Partnering the least fancied of Tom Leader's five runners, he came home six lengths clear of runner-up Easter Hero.
In 1934 he won the Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse on Poolgowran.
In 1934 he won the Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse on Poolgowran.
Away from the racecourse, Bob was keen on flying and, in 1934, entered the MacRobertson Air Race from Mildenhall, England to Melbourne. This was successfully completed in 120 flying hours, despite landing at Darwin with empty fuel tanks.
Away from the racecourse, Bob was keen on flying and, in 1934, entered the MacRobertson Air Race from Mildenhall, England to Melbourne. This was successfully completed in 120 flying hours, despite landing at Darwin with empty fuel tanks.
In October 1940, Bob joined the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve and Fleet Air Arm and served with 760 Air Squadron at HMS Heron, Yeovil Town.
In October 1940, Bob joined the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve and Fleet Air Arm and served with 760 Air Squadron at HMS Heron, Yeovil Town.
Flying a Hawker Hurricane, he was posthumously awarded the DSO for shooting down a Condor (1 August 1941).
Flying a Hawker Hurricane, he was posthumously awarded the DSO for shooting down a Condor (1 August 1941).
Bob Everett died on active service on 26 January 1942 when his hurricane crashed on the beach in Llanddona in Anglesey, Wales. He left £3,082.
Bob Everett died on active service on 26 January 1942 when his hurricane crashed on the beach in Llanddona in Anglesey, Wales. He left £3,082.
He is buried at St Dona's Church in Llanddon.
He is buried at St Dona's Church in Llanddon.
