Colin Lindsay Ottaway DFC
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 2 Nov 1923 |
| Place of Birth | Bedfordale, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 18 years, 8 months |
| Next of Kin | Father , Mr Kenneth Ottaway |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 427543 |
| Date of Enlistment | 19 Jul 1942 |
| Rank | Flying Officer |
| Unit/Formation | No. 635 Squadron RAF |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Flying Cross 1939-45 Star France & Germany Star |
Pre War
War Service
No 635 Squadron flew Avro Lancasters from RAF Downham Market, Norfolk.
Discharged on 20 Nov 1945
Colin's Distinguished Flying Cross was presented to him by the Lieutenant Governor of Western Australia at Government House Perth on 3 Jan 1947.
Award Citation
"For skill and fortitude in operations against the enemy." [1]
Post War
Notes
- ↑ Commonwealth of Australia Gazette 26 Jul 1945, page 1599, position 25 & London Gazette of 17 Jul 1945, page 3686, position 22.
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