Difference between revisions of "Charles Douglas Pailthorpe DFC"
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| − | | address = | + | | address = "Aberbechan", Rowley road, Armadale, Western Australia |
| − | | relation = | + | | relation = Mother |
| − | | nextofkin = | + | | nextofkin = Mrs Jessie Pailthorpe |
| − | | regnumber = | + | | regnumber = 406091 |
| enlistmentdate = 18 Jul 1940 | | enlistmentdate = 18 Jul 1940 | ||
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==Pre War== | ==Pre War== | ||
| − | + | Studied at the School of Agriculture (probably Muresk Agricultural College), achieving the Leaving Certificate | |
==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| − | Charles enlisted in the Airforce on 16 Apr 1940, mustered as Aircrew I. He had earlier served as a member of the [[16th Australian Infantry Battalion]], and had held the rank of Sergeant when discharged so he could join the Airforce. | + | Charles enlisted in the Citizen Airforce on 16 Apr 1940, mustered as Aircrew I. He had earlier served as a member of the Militia [[16th Australian Infantry Battalion]] for 3 years, and had held the rank of Sergeant when discharged so he could join the Airforce. |
| − | He was transferred on 22 Jul 1940 to the No. 2 Initial Training School RAAF, located at Bradfield Park, Sydney. | + | He was transferred on 22 Jul 1940 to the No. 2 Initial Training School RAAF, located at Bradfield Park, Sydney. There he completed the No. 1 Air Observers Course from 12 Jul 1940 until 19 Sep 1940. |
No. 1 AOS RAAF at Cootamundra from 19 Sep 1940 having been remustered as Aircrew II | No. 1 AOS RAAF at Cootamundra from 19 Sep 1940 having been remustered as Aircrew II | ||
| − | No 1. BAGS RAAF at Evens Head on 16 Dec 1940. | + | No 1. BAGS RAAF at Evens Head on 16 Dec 1940. He was awarded his Air Observer's Badge at 1 ANS on 9 Feb 1941. |
| − | No. 1 ANS at Parkes, NSW on 13 Feb 1941. He was awarded | + | No. 1 ANS at Parkes, NSW on 13 Feb 1941. |
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| + | On 14 Mar 1941 Charles was discharged from the RAAF enlisted ranks in order to be granted a Commission as a Pilot Officer. | ||
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| + | Charles embarked on 17 Apr 1941 for service in the Middle East (India). He was posted to [[No. 3 Personnel Reinforcement Unit]] at Dum Dum in India. On 14 Sep 1941 he was promoted Flying Officer | ||
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| + | On 25 Jan 1943 Charles was posted as one of the inaugural members of to [[No. 681 Squadron RAF]]. This squadron was a Photo-reconnaissance Squadron equipped at that time with Hurricane and Spitfire fighters. He was promoted whilst with the Squadron on 14 Mar 1943, this time to Temporary Flight Lieutenant. On 7 Jul 1943 Charles was awarded the [[Distinguished Flying Cross]]. In August 1943 the unit was re-equipped with Mosquito PRX.1 aircraft and with Spitfire PRX.1 aircraft in October. The Squadron moved to RAF Allpore, Bengal in May 1944. | ||
| + | On 7 Jul 1943 Charles was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. | ||
| + | From 3 Nov 1943 Charles was paid as an Acting Squadron Leader. His status changed when he was promoted to Temporary Squadron Leader on 1 Jul 1944 | ||
==Award Comment== | ==Award Comment== | ||
Revision as of 19:39, 5 March 2025
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 9 Jul 1909 |
| Place of Birth | Edinbridge, England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | "Aberbechan", Rowley road, Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Mother , Mrs Jessie Pailthorpe |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 406091 |
| Date of Enlistment | 18 Jul 1940 |
| Post War Details | |
| Medals | Distinguished Flying Cross |
Pre War
Studied at the School of Agriculture (probably Muresk Agricultural College), achieving the Leaving Certificate
War Service
Charles enlisted in the Citizen Airforce on 16 Apr 1940, mustered as Aircrew I. He had earlier served as a member of the Militia 16th Australian Infantry Battalion for 3 years, and had held the rank of Sergeant when discharged so he could join the Airforce.
He was transferred on 22 Jul 1940 to the No. 2 Initial Training School RAAF, located at Bradfield Park, Sydney. There he completed the No. 1 Air Observers Course from 12 Jul 1940 until 19 Sep 1940.
No. 1 AOS RAAF at Cootamundra from 19 Sep 1940 having been remustered as Aircrew II
No 1. BAGS RAAF at Evens Head on 16 Dec 1940. He was awarded his Air Observer's Badge at 1 ANS on 9 Feb 1941. No. 1 ANS at Parkes, NSW on 13 Feb 1941.
On 14 Mar 1941 Charles was discharged from the RAAF enlisted ranks in order to be granted a Commission as a Pilot Officer.
Charles embarked on 17 Apr 1941 for service in the Middle East (India). He was posted to No. 3 Personnel Reinforcement Unit at Dum Dum in India. On 14 Sep 1941 he was promoted Flying Officer
On 25 Jan 1943 Charles was posted as one of the inaugural members of to No. 681 Squadron RAF. This squadron was a Photo-reconnaissance Squadron equipped at that time with Hurricane and Spitfire fighters. He was promoted whilst with the Squadron on 14 Mar 1943, this time to Temporary Flight Lieutenant. On 7 Jul 1943 Charles was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. In August 1943 the unit was re-equipped with Mosquito PRX.1 aircraft and with Spitfire PRX.1 aircraft in October. The Squadron moved to RAF Allpore, Bengal in May 1944.
On 7 Jul 1943 Charles was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.
From 3 Nov 1943 Charles was paid as an Acting Squadron Leader. His status changed when he was promoted to Temporary Squadron Leader on 1 Jul 1944
Award Comment
Post War
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