Cyril John Wimhurst was born March 8, 1920 in Australia to John and Ada Wimhurst.

His engagement to Dulcie Rose Thompson was announced in late 1941, early 1942. They married in 1942 just before he enlisted in the Australian military for World War 2 on March 25, 1942.  He was discharged on December 10, 1943 and returned to farming with his parents and wife.

As of 1971 when Ada died, Cyril and Dulcie had three children - Valerie, John and Peter, and four grandchildren - Trevor, Wendy, Brian and Bruce.

Cyril died on November 20, 2008.  Dulcie also died in 2008. They are both buried in the Tongala cemetery, Stone finish section. Cyril's probate was granted on July 17, 2009.  He was listed as a retired bus driver on the probate record.